Honduran National Admits Illegal Gun Possession

NEW ORLEANS, LA – A Honduran national is facing serious time after admitting to violating federal gun laws. DENNIS NUNEZ-LACAYO, 28, pled guilty yesterday to a one-count Indictment for violations of the Federal Gun Control Act, according to U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite.

The case, dug up from the files, dates back to June 4, 2014. Court records show that NUNEZ-LACAYO, already here illegally, was caught red-handed with a firearm. Details surrounding the initial encounter remain scarce, but the fact remains: an undocumented alien was in possession of a weapon, a clear breach of federal law.

Federal prosecutors are pushing for the maximum penalty. NUNEZ-LACAYO is looking at a potential ten-year stretch behind bars, alongside a hefty $250,000 fine. If convicted, he’ll also be subject to three years of supervised release after serving his time, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee. It’s a steep price for illegally packing heat.

U.S. Attorney Polite was quick to heap praise on the investigators who cracked the case, specifically the Homeland Security Investigations unit of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. These are the agents working the shadows, tracking down individuals who attempt to skirt the law and endanger the public.

Assistant United States Attorney Spiro G. Latsis is leading the prosecution, a seasoned federal prosecutor known for his no-nonsense approach. He’ll be the one arguing for a severe sentence when NUNEZ-LACAYO appears before U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan on June 3, 2015. Expect a hard fight.

This case serves as a stark reminder that federal authorities are actively pursuing those who violate gun control laws, especially individuals who are in the country illegally. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on the final sentencing. Stay tuned for updates.

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