Instant check stops illegal gun purchase
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WAYNESBURG – Charges have been filed against a Nebraska man, currently living at 899 Holbrook Road, for attempting to purchase a handgun illegally.
David L. Donley, 29, was convicted of domestic violence Oct. 18, 2007, in Cass County, Neb., prohibiting him from acquiring a firearm under federal law. On Aug. 26, Donley attempted to buy a handgun from Joe Riggs Sporting Goods, at 137 E. High St., Waynesburg.
While filling out the documentation to purchase the gun, Donley indicated on the forms that he was never convicted in any court of the misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
A background check revealed Donley was prohibited from purchasing a firearm and the dealer alerted police.
When Donley was questioned about the incident, he admitted to entering the store to purchase the gun but told Waynesburg Borough Police Chief Rob Toth that he thought it was legal.
Toth said Donley told him he thought if he stayed out of trouble while on probation his charges would be expunged.
Toth said Donley also said he had been working long hours and may not have read the application as thoroughly as he should have when he filled it out.
Charges of making a materially false written statement and unsworn falsification to authorities were filed before Greene County Magisterial District Judge Lou Dayich.
A preliminary hearing in the matter is not scheduled to date.