Robert E. Hood, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, New Mexico 2019

Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Robert E. Hood, 52, of Albuquerque, has pleaded guilty in federal court on August 26 to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Hood is currently in custody pending sentencing. His plea agreement and court records reveal that on December 23, 2019, a loaded .40 caliber pistol was found between the mattress and box spring of his bed during a parole field call at his residence.

As a previously convicted felon, Hood is not legally permitted to possess a firearm or ammunition. Hood’s prior convictions include possession of a controlled substance and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. He was on parole at the time of the discovery.

The FBI and the New Mexico Corrections Department investigated this case, which is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Samuel A. Hurtado.

Hood faces up to 10 years in prison due to his conviction. The case highlights the importance of law enforcement agencies holding felons accountable for their actions, particularly when it comes to possessing firearms.

The discovery of the loaded firearm in Hood’s residence raises concerns about the potential for violence and the need for stricter gun control measures in the state.

Robert E. Hood, 52, of Albuquerque, has pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. He faces up to 10 years in prison and is currently in custody pending sentencing.

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