On April 26, 2018, a federal case was filed against Eduardo Negron-Hernandez at the United States District Court for the District of Vermont, VTD Federal District, in Burlington, Vermont. The charges brought against Negron-Hernandez included assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. These charges stemmed from a violent incident that occurred on May 6, 2017, in South Burlington, Vermont.
According to court documents, Negron-Hernandez allegedly assaulted the victim with a knife, causing serious injuries. The investigation revealed that Negron-Hernandez had previously been convicted of a felony, making him ineligible to possess a firearm. The firearm was seized by law enforcement during the investigation.
The case, Negron-Hernandez, proceeded to trial, and on January 25, 2019, Negron-Hernandez pleaded guilty to the charges. As part of the plea agreement, Negron-Hernandez agreed to a 10-year sentence. On April 11, 2019, Eduardo Negron-Hernandez was sentenced to 120 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay restitution to the victim.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont praised the efforts of the Burlington Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for their work in bringing the case to a successful conclusion.
Key Facts
- Case: Negron-Hernandez
- Court: VTD Federal District
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Federal Court Records
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