Ciro Temich-Ramirez, Illegally Possessing a Firearm, Vermont 2024

Burlington, Vermont - In a shocking turn of events, a Mexican national has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm in Vermont.

Ciro Temich-Ramirez, 35, was sentenced by Chief United States District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford on February 16, 2024, after pleading guilty to the charge of illegally possessing a firearm by an individual who is unlawfully in the United States.

According to court records, on September 30, 2023, a federal agent encountered Temich-Ramirez less than one mile south of the United States and Canada border in North Troy, Vermont. Temich-Ramirez was standing next to a vehicle when a physical altercation ensued between the agent and the defendant.

Additional federal agents responded and, after they restrained Temich-Ramirez, found a shotgun in Temich-Ramirez's car. Law enforcement also found ammunition, methamphetamine, brass knuckles, and a knife.

Temich-Ramirez, who is a Mexican national, is prohibited from possessing firearms because he is an individual unlawfully in the United States.

United States Attorney Nikolas P. Kerest commended the investigatory efforts and rapid response of the United States Border Patrol in this case.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Zachary Stendig. Temich-Ramirez was represented by Assistant Federal Public Defender Sara Puls.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-vt/pr/temich-ramirez-sentenced-10-months-illegally-possessing-firearm