Las Cruces resident James S. Sedillo, 40, has been sentenced to 63 months in prison for violating federal firearms laws by unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition. Sedillo will be on supervised release for three years after completing his prison sentence.
Sedillo was arrested in August 2016 on an indictment charging him with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition on October 24, 2015, in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. According to the indictment, Sedillo was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition because he previously had been convicted of possession of a firearm or destructive device by a felon and possession of a controlled substance.
On March 3, 2017, Sedillo pled guilty to the indictment and admitted that on October 24, 2015, he possessed a firearm and two rounds of ammunition despite being prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition due to his status as a convicted felon.
This case was investigated by the Las Cruces office of the FBI and the Las Cruces Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Maria Y. Armijo of the U.S. Attorney’s Las Cruces Branch Office prosecuted the case.
Sedillo’s sentence is a result of his own actions, which put himself and others at risk. The community should be grateful for the hard work of law enforcement and prosecutors who brought this case to justice.
As we continue to work towards a safer community, it’s essential to hold individuals accountable for their actions. Sedillo’s sentence serves as a reminder that violating federal firearms laws will not only puts oneself at risk but also endangers others.
The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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