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Felony Firearms Convict Sentenced to Over 12 Years in Prison
A Pueblo man was sentenced to serve 151 months (over 12 years) in federal prison for gun and drug charges, following a guilty plea to being a felon in possession of a firearm, being a felon in possession of ammunition, and possession of heroin with intent to distribute. John Catilino Maez, 35, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge R. Brooke Jackson on May 11, 2017.
Maez was indicted by a federal grand jury in Denver on August 10, 2016, and pleaded guilty before Judge Jackson on February 22, 2017. Following his prison sentence, Maez was ordered to serve 3 years on supervised release. He was remanded immediately following the sentencing hearing.
A search warrant was executed at Maez’s residence on May 17, 2016, by Pueblo Police officers and ATF special agents, who found two rifles, a bullet proof vest, 935 rounds of various caliber ammunition, two scales, and approximately 38.5 grams of heroin individually wrapped into 9 separate baggies.
‘Poison, danger, and fear was all this man was contributing to his community,’ said Acting U.S. Attorney Bob Troyer. ‘Thanks to exceptional law enforcement in Pueblo and our talented prosecutor, he’s gone now.’
‘Maez has an unapologetic history of violence and drug trafficking that poisoned everyone around him. Removing him from the streets is another measurable step toward improving the health and safety of Pueblo’s law-abiding citizens,’ said ATF Special Agent in Charge Debora Livingston.
This case was investigated by the ATF and the Pueblo Police Department Narcotics Unit. The defendant was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kurt Bohn.
The sentence handed down to Maez reflects the severity of the crime and the danger he posed to his community. His removal from the streets is a significant step toward improving the health and safety of Pueblo’s residents.
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Key Facts
- State: Colorado
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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