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Albuquerque Felon Caught with Firearms

Manuel Herrera, 50, of Albuquerque, N.M., has been caught with his hands on the wrong side of the law. According to court documents, Herrera pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition on September 11, 2016, in Bernalillo County, N.M.

The indictment states that Herrera was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition because of his prior felony convictions for forgery, aggravated driving while intoxicated, bribery or intimidation of a witness, possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of a controlled substance, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Herrera’s arrest was made in January 2017, and he has been in custody since then.

The maximum penalty for this crime carries a sentence of up to 10 years in federal prison. Herrera’s sentencing has yet to be scheduled, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Samuel A. Hurtado is handling the prosecution.

The investigation was conducted by the Albuquerque office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office.

Herrera’s guilty plea marks a significant victory for law enforcement in their efforts to keep the community safe from violent crime. The case serves as a reminder that felons are not allowed to possess firearms or ammunition, and that those who break this law will be held accountable.

The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.

According to court documents, Herrera admitted to possessing a firearm and ammunition on the date in question. The exact details of how he obtained these items are still unclear, but authorities have confirmed that he was in possession of them at the time of his arrest.