Isaac Ramirez Carrasco, Carjacking and Discharging a Firearm, Texas 2024

A 30-year sentence for a violent crime in Odessa has sent a strong message that such acts will not be tolerated in the community, according to U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza of the Western District of Texas.

Isaac Ramirez Carrasco, 38, was sentenced in federal court in Midland to 30 years in prison for carjacking and discharging a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence.

On January 30, Carrasco carjacked a couple by pointing a shotgun at the driver and ordering both occupants out of their vehicle. The victim did not initially comply, and Carrasco fired the shotgun at least one time in the air before returning his aim to the victim. The couple ultimately exited the truck and Carrasco drove away in it.

Odessa Police were able to track the truck to a nearby residence, where they also located Carrasco and the shotgun.

This case was investigated by the Midland/Odessa Violent Crimes Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Mahoney prosecuted the case.

The partnership between local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in this case was key in removing Carrasco from the streets and keeping the community safe.

In a statement, U.S. Attorney Esparza said: 'Carrasco demonstrated a complete and total disregard for human life and risked causing innocent people severe injury or worse. Thanks to the response by our local law enforcement partners, Carrasco is off the streets and our community is safer.'

The carjacking occurred on January 30, and Carrasco was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the crimes of carjacking and discharging a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdtx/pr/odessa-man-sentenced-30-years-federal-prison-january-carjacking