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Felon in Possession of Firearm Charged in Albuquerque

An Albuquerque man has been charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Eduardo "Lalo" Aguilar, 31, made an initial appearance in federal court on August 20, where a detention hearing was held the following day.

Aguilar was arrested on August 13 by agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Violent Crime Task Force (VCTF), working in conjunction with investigators from the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office. According to a criminal complaint, a warrant to search Aguilar’s apartment was executed, and a loaded firearm was located.

As a felon, Aguilar cannot legally possess a firearm. If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in prison. The case is being investigated by the FBI VCTF and the District Attorney’s Office, and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Letitia Simms as part of Operation Legend.

Operation Legend is a sustained and coordinated law enforcement initiative to assist cities with persistently high crime rates. It involves the U.S. Attorney’s Office and federal law enforcement agencies working with state and local law enforcement to prosecute gun and dangerous crimes arising in the City of Albuquerque.

Aguilar appeared before a detention hearing yesterday, at which the Court concluded that he must be detained pending trial. He is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

The arrest is part of a larger effort to combat crime in Albuquerque. The city has seen a significant increase in violent crime in recent years, and law enforcement agencies are working together to address the issue.

Operation Legend has been instrumental in helping cities like Albuquerque to reduce crime and improve public safety.

Aguilar’s arrest serves as a reminder that law enforcement agencies are committed to holding individuals accountable for their actions and keeping communities safe.