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Tulsa Man Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Gun Possession
TULSA, Okla. – In a shocking turn of events, Mauricio Arevalo-Magana, 25, pleaded guilty in federal court to the charge of Alien Unlawfully in the United States in Possession of Firearms, announced Danny C. Williams Sr., United States Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma.
United States District Court Chief Judge Gregory K. Frizzell will sentence Arevalo-Magana on July 12, 2016. This case marks another blow to the city’s already-strained gun violence problem.
According to court documents, Arevalo-Magana, an alien illegally in the United States, exchanged drugs for firearms in Tulsa. Those firearms, which included semi-automatic rifles, had been stolen during a burglary of a home in Ponca City by another individual. Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) arrested that individual and were able to recover approximately 43 stolen firearms.
ATF agents then became aware of the Arevalo-Magana’s unlawful exchange, but only knew him by his alias, “Wicho” at the time. With the assistance of the Tulsa Police Department, ATF agents were able to discover Arevalo-Magana’s true name and apprehend him.
Arevalo-Magana faces a statutory maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. This conviction serves as a reminder that the consequences of breaking the law are severe and can have lasting effects on individuals and their communities.
This case was investigated by the ATF, with Assistant United States Attorney Neal C. Hong prosecuting the case.
The investigation and subsequent arrest of Arevalo-Magana are a testament to the tireless efforts of law enforcement agencies working together to keep our communities safe.
As the sentencing date approaches, the city of Tulsa remains vigilant in its efforts to combat gun violence and support those affected by the crime.
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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