SACRAMENTO, Calif. – In a shocking turn of events, 29-year-old Jesus Heriberto Barajas of Suisun City, California, has pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine and methamphetamine for distribution and possessing a firearm as a felon.
According to court documents, on April 11, 2019, police officers executed a search warrant at Barajas’ home, uncovering 860 grams (1.9 pounds) of powder cocaine, 370 grams (0.8 pounds) of methamphetamine, a digital scale, and a stolen .40-caliber pistol that had been modified to function as a fully automatic machine gun.
Barajas, who is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition due to a previous felony conviction, now faces a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison for each of the narcotics charges, with a maximum statutory penalty of 40 years in prison and a fine of up to $5 million. The firearm charge carries a maximum statutory penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
The case is the product of an investigation by the Fairfield Police Department, with special assistance from the FBI’s Solano County Violent Crimes Task Force, the Solano County District Attorney’s Office, and the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Adrian T. Kinsella is prosecuting the case.
Barajas is scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Troy Nunley on May 20, 2021. The actual sentence will be determined at the discretion of the court after consideration of any applicable statutory factors and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and making our neighborhoods safer for everyone. The case is also part of Project Guardian, the Department of Justice’s signature initiative to reduce gun violence and enforce federal firearms laws.
Barajas’ guilty plea serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of engaging in narcotics trafficking and violating federal firearms laws. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates on any developments.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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