Justin Landen Ruiz, Machinegun Possession, Texas 2024
A 19-year-old driver is facing federal charges after allegedly pulling a gun during a road rage incident in Laredo, Texas.
Justin Landen Ruiz, the driver and sole occupant of a black Jeep, was indicted for possession of a machinegun, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
According to the charges, authorities responded to the road rage incident on the northbound lane of Bob Bullock near the entrance to Lake Casa Blanca International State Park on February 6.
The driver allegedly displayed a firearm during the incident, and authorities pulled over the vehicle and conducted a search. The search resulted in the discovery of two firearms and three loaded magazines in the center console.
One of the firearms was a tan Glock 19x, 9mm pistol and had an attached machinegun conversion device, according to the charges. These devices convert firearms to be fully automatic.
If convicted, Ruiz faces up to 10 years imprisonment and a possible $250,000 maximum fine.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted the investigation with the assistance of the Laredo Police Department.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew P. Hakala-Finch prosecuted the case.
Justin Landen Ruiz is expected to appear in Laredo federal court before a U.S. magistrate judge in the near future.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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