A federal jury in Laredo, Texas has convicted 45-year-old Daniel Arturo Lozano of being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.
The jury deliberated for 45 minutes before convicting Lozano following a one-day trial.
According to court documents, Lozano had previously been convicted of possession of cocaine, which makes him prohibited per federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition.
On June 21, 2021, law enforcement responded to reports describing Lozano’s angry and disorderly behavior at Lozano’s Country Store located in San Ygnacio.
Upon their arrival, Lozano fled the scene and began a vehicle chase before returning to the store. At that time, he exited his vehicle and brandished an AR-style rifle. Lozano left the rifle at the store, returned to his truck and departed. Law enforcement took Lozano into custody later that night.
The defense attempted to convince the jury that the weapon Lozano displayed was actually a realistic-looking pellet gun that law enforcement found when they arrested him. However, the jury saw both the pellet gun and AR-style rifle compared side by side and the rifle was identified as the weapon Lozano had showed at the scene.
Lozano faces up to 10 years in federal prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine. He has been and will remain in custody pending sentencing, which is set for October 27.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted the investigation with the assistance of the Zapata County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Brian Bajew and David Fawcett are prosecuting the case.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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