JORGE EDUARDO VALLEJO Sentenced

A Honduran national, JORGE EDUARDO VALLEJO, age 37, has been sentenced to 10 months imprisonment for being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm. This sentencing is the result of a guilty plea to a one-count Indictment charging him with violations of the Federal Gun Control Act.

U.S. District Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown handed down the sentence, which will be followed by 1 year of supervised release. Following completion of his sentence, VALLEJO will be surrendered to the custody of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for removal proceedings.

According to court records, on or about July 12, 2014, VALLEJO, an alien illegally in the United States, was found in possession of a SCCY Model CPX-2, 9mm semi-automatic pistol. This discovery led to the investigation and subsequent charges against him.

U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite announced the sentencing, praising the work of the Homeland Security Investigations of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorney Spiro G. Latsis was in charge of the prosecution.

The sentencing of JORGE EDUARDO VALLEJO serves as a reminder of the consequences of violating federal firearms laws, particularly for those who are in the country illegally. The case highlights the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies in identifying and prosecuting individuals who pose a threat to public safety.

The investigation and prosecution of VALLEJO demonstrate the commitment of federal authorities to enforcing firearms laws and protecting the public from individuals who would seek to do harm. As the case comes to a close, it serves as a warning to others who would consider violating these laws, and underscores the seriousness with which federal authorities take such offenses.

In conclusion, the sentencing of JORGE EDUARDO VALLEJO to 10 months imprisonment for being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm sends a clear message about the consequences of such actions. It also highlights the importance of continued cooperation and vigilance in enforcing federal firearms laws and protecting public safety.