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Convicted Felon Gets 5 Years for Taking Sheriff’s Gun
A Laredo man has been sentenced to federal prison after he took a firearm from a Webb County Sheriff’s officer inside her home in the course of a domestic dispute. Jose Genaro Contreras, 60, was handed down a 60-month sentence by U.S. District Judge Diana Saldana.
According to court documents, Contreras became angry at his girlfriend, a deputy with the Webb County Sheriff’s Office, on May 29, 2016. He pushed her to the floor, took the .40 caliber gun out of her purse, and locked her in a back restroom with two children in the home. Authorities responded to a 911 call from the woman’s sister and questioned Contreras, who denied any firearms were inside.
At the time Contreras possessed the firearm, he was a convicted felon who was prohibited from possessing any firearms. He pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm on October 6, 2016. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted the investigation with the assistance of the Laredo Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Chris Howard is prosecuting the case.
Contreras will remain in custody pending transfer to a U.S. Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future. The judge noted Contreras’s ‘horrible record’ and described his conduct as ‘egregious.’
The case is a stark reminder of the dangers of domestic violence and the importance of gun safety. The public is urged to report any suspicious activity to the authorities immediately. In this case, the swift action of the authorities prevented further harm.
Contreras’s sentencing serves as a warning to others who would commit similar crimes. The public can rest assured that the authorities will take all necessary measures to ensure public safety.
By Grimy Times reporters, this is a developing story. We will provide further updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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