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Mark A. Barraza Saenz Sentenced for Firearm and Drug Trafficking Crimes in Grand Island
In a stark reminder of the devastating impact of drug trafficking, Mark A. Barraza Saenz, 22, of Grand Island, Nebraska, was sentenced to 132 months in prison for his involvement in a firearm and drug trafficking crime.
United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Barraza Saenz was sentenced by Senior United States District Judge John M. Gerrard for possessing with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and possessing a firearm in furtherance of that drug trafficking crime.
The investigation began on October 12, 2021, when a Merrick County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a silver sedan being driven erratically in Central City, Nebraska. The deputy initiated a traffic stop after witnessing several driving infractions.
Upon searching Barraza Saenz, the deputy found two bundles of methamphetamine. A subsequent search of the trunk revealed a bag containing methamphetamine, with an American Tactical M1911 Military .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol discovered underneath. The magazine of the pistol contained one round of ammunition.
The methamphetamine, totaling approximately 209 grams, was laboratory tested and confirmed. This staggering amount of methamphetamine is a clear indication of the severity of Barraza Saenz’s crime.
Barraza Saenz’s sentence includes 72 months for the drug charge and a consecutive 60 months for the firearm charge. After his release from prison, he will begin a five-year term of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.
This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Merrick County Sheriff’s Office. The sentencing of Mark A. Barraza Saenz serves as a warning to those involved in firearm and drug trafficking crimes: the consequences are severe and the risks are high.
Key Facts
- State: Nebraska
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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