Corpus Christi, Texas – A 54-year-old Corpus Christi man has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.
On April 30, 2021, law enforcement received reports of gunshots fired towards heavy traffic on U.S. Highway 181 near Portland and responded to the scene. There, they found Fabian Garcia Ramos nearby in a vehicle. He attempted to flee, but authorities stopped him after a short pursuit.
Upon searching his vehicle, they found cocaine, U.S. currency, over 160 rounds of ammunition, two rifles and one loaded .380 caliber pistol. The Remington rifle was also in violation of federal firearms regulations for a shortened barrel.
Ramos had previously been convicted in state court for numerous felonies, including aggravated robbery and burglaries. As such, he is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition per federal law.
Today, U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos sentenced Ramos to a 180-month term of imprisonment to be followed by three years of supervised release. In handing down the sentence today, the court determined Ramos to be an armed career criminal.
Fabian Garcia Ramos pleaded guilty to the charge on December 2, 2021. He has been and will remain in custody pending transfer to a U.S. Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives conducted the investigation with the assistance of the Portland Police Department and Corpus Christi Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Reid Manning prosecuted the case.
This case is being prosecuted as part of the joint federal, state and local Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Program, which focuses on reducing violent crime and gun violence.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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