Manuel Herrera, a 51-year-old Albuquerque resident, has been sentenced to 92 months in prison for unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition.
Herrera, who will be on supervised release for three years after completing his prison sentence, was arrested in January 2017 on an indictment charging him with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition on September 11, 2016, in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
Herrera was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition due to his prior felony convictions for forgery, aggravated driving while intoxicated, bribery and intimidation of a witness, being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
The case was investigated by the Albuquerque office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Samuel A. Hurtado prosecuted the case as part of a federal anti-violence initiative that targets violent, repeat offenders for federal prosecution.
The initiative aims to make communities in New Mexico safer places for people to live and work. Under this initiative, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and federal law enforcement agencies work with New Mexico’s District Attorneys and state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies to target violent or repeat offenders primarily based on their prior criminal convictions for federal prosecution.
Herrera entered a guilty plea to the indictment on March 13, 2017.
This case is a prime example of the federal government’s efforts to combat violent crime and make New Mexico’s communities safer. Herrera’s sentence sends a strong message that repeat offenders will be held accountable for their actions.
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Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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