Rachel Jasso, Dealing in Firearms without a License, New Mexico 2024
Grimy Times - In a shocking turn of events, Rachel Jasso, a 43-year-old Albuquerque woman, has pleaded guilty to dealing in firearms without a license and possessing a machine gun conversion device in a federal court.
According to court documents, the investigation began in December 2022 when the ATF identified Joe Jasso's Instagram account advertising machine gun conversion devices. Joe Jasso subsequently deleted the account in January 2023, however ATF agents were able to quickly identify a new account with similar identifiers, including Joe's distinctive skeleton hand tattoo.
Undercover operations led to two controlled purchases from Joe Jasso and his mother, Rachel Jasso, in February 2023. On February 7, 2023, undercover agents conducted two controlled buys with the Jassos. During the first exchange, Joe Jasso demonstrated how to install a Glock Switch on a firearm. Rachael Jasso was present at both exchanges and offered assistance if needed.
On February 16, 2023, ATF agents executed a search warrant at the Jasso residence. During the search, agents recovered ten firearms, five machine gun conversion devices, a large amount of ammunition, numerous magazines, and a 3D printer used to manufacture these devices.
Neither Joe nor Rachael Jasso held the necessary federal firearms license to legally possess or sell these devices. Additionally, between July 2020 and February 2023, thirteen firearms purchased by Rachael Jasso were recovered in criminal investigations.
Rachael Jasso will remain in custody pending sentencing, which has not yet been scheduled. At sentencing, Rachael Jasso faces up to ten years imprisonment and fines up to $250,000. Upon her release from prison, Rachael Jasso will be subject to up to three years of supervised release.
The case is a stark reminder of the dangers posed by machine gun conversion devices and the importance of public cooperation in combating this threat. If you have information about illegal firearms or conversion devices, please contact the ATF immediately at 1-888-ATF-Tips (1-888-283-8477), ATFTips@atf.gov, or www.atf.gov.
Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Weapons|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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