Devan Andrew Martinez, Illegal Possession of a Firearm, New Mexico 2018

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Devan Andrew Martinez, 33, of Albuquerque, appeared in federal court on October 23 for arraignment on an indictment charging him with illegal possession of a firearm.

Martinez has previously been convicted of a felony crime.

A federal grand jury indicted Martinez on September 10. According to the indictment, Martinez allegedly committed the offense on July 18, 2018, on the Laguna Pueblo in Cibola County.

Martinez is currently in custody pending a trial, which has yet to be scheduled. Martinez faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of the charged offense. An indictment is only an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

The Laguna Agency of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services investigated this case with assistance from the Laguna Pueblo Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander F. Flores is prosecuting the case.

Martinez's case serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of firearm possession for those with prior felony convictions. The Laguna Pueblo community is working tirelessly to ensure public safety and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

While Martinez's trial has yet to take place, one thing is certain: the consequences of his actions, if convicted, will have a significant impact on his life and those around him.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-nm/pr/albuquerque-man-charged-illegal-possession-firearm