Rio Rancho Man Sentenced to 3 Years for Illegal Gun Possession
A Rio Rancho man has been sentenced to three years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Terrance Rinaldi, 32, was sentenced to 36 months in prison and will be on supervised release for three years after completing his sentence.
Rinaldi was arrested on October 27, 2014, after he was found to be in possession of a firearm and ammunition on August 18, 2014, in Sandoval County, New Mexico. At the time, Rinaldi was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition due to previous convictions for involuntary manslaughter and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Rinaldi pleaded guilty to the charges on May 14, 2015, without the benefit of a plea agreement. The case was investigated by the Albuquerque office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Rio Rancho Police Department.
Assistant U.S. Attorney David M. Walsh prosecuted the case. Rinaldi’s sentence sends a clear message that those who break the law will be held accountable.
The investigation and prosecution of Rinaldi’s case was a collaborative effort between law enforcement agencies and federal prosecutors.
This case serves as a reminder that the consequences of breaking the law can be severe and long-lasting. Rinaldi’s sentence is a testament to the commitment of law enforcement and prosecutors to keeping our communities safe.
Rinaldi is currently in custody and will begin serving his sentence immediately.
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Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: weapons|crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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