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Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm Charge
Edward Romero, 31, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, pleaded guilty in federal court on December 9, 2023, to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
According to his plea agreement, Romero arrived at the U Pull and Pay, a self-serve used auto parts business in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, on March 9, where he and a companion engaged in an argument with the victim in the parking lot and followed the victim into the store.
When Romero’s companion and the victim began to fight, Romero pulled out his firearm and fired at the victim. Romero and his companion then fled in Romero’s vehicle, and Romero was arrested soon afterward by law enforcement.
As a convicted felon, Romero cannot legally possess a firearm or ammunition. By the terms of the plea agreement, Romero faces up to 10 years in prison and will remain in custody pending sentencing.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated this case as part of Operation Legend, a coordinated federal and local law enforcement initiative to fight gun and dangerous crime. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Mote is prosecuting the case.
Romero will remain in custody pending sentencing, which has yet to be scheduled. He cannot legally possess a firearm or ammunition due to his previous felony conviction. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is leading the investigation into this case.
Edward Romero, the convicted felon, cannot possess a firearm or ammunition and now faces up to 10 years in prison. The investigation into this case was led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in partnership with local law enforcement as part of the Operation Legend initiative.
This case is a prime example of the dangers of felons possessing firearms and the importance of Operation Legend in keeping our communities safe. We will continue to work tirelessly to prevent gun violence and hold accountable those who commit these crimes.
**MANDATORY FACTS**
Defendant/Respondent: Edward Romero
Criminal Charges: Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition
City and State: Albuquerque, New Mexico
EXACT DATE: December 9, 2023
Sentence or Outcome: Up to 10 years in prison and remains in custody pending sentencing
Additional Facts:
Case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives as part of Operation Legend
Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Mote is prosecuting the case
This case highlights the importance of Operation Legend in keeping our communities safe from gun violence.
Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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