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Ruben Flores, 41, of Hobbs, New Mexico, Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Federal Firearms Violations
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Ruben Flores, a 41-year-old man from Hobbs, New Mexico, was sentenced to six years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition.
Flores pleaded guilty on April 23, 2023, to the charges against him. According to court records, on July 5, 2019, law enforcement responded to reports of shots fired on Dunham Street in Hobbs. Later that day, officers investigating the incident located Flores in his vehicle with a rifle on his lap. During a search of the vehicle, officers found three more firearms and several rounds of ammunition.
At the time of the incident, Flores had previously been convicted of several felonies, including forgery, trafficking a controlled substance, receiving stolen property, battery on a peace officer, possession of a controlled substance, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated fleeing of a law enforcement officer and possession of a firearm or explosive device by a felon. As a previously convicted felon, Flores cannot legally possess firearms or ammunition.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated this case with assistance from the Hobbs Police Department and the Lea County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Joni Autrey Stahl and Richard Williams prosecuted the case.
Upon his release from prison, Flores will be subject to three years of supervised release. The sentence handed down to Flores is a result of his guilty plea and the evidence presented against him in court. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of gun safety and the consequences of violating federal firearms laws.
The investigation into Flores’ activities was a collaborative effort between multiple law enforcement agencies. The cooperation and expertise of these agencies played a crucial role in bringing Flores to justice. As a result of this case, the community is safer, and those who would seek to break the law are held accountable.
Flores’ case is a stark reminder of the dangers of gun violence and the importance of enforcing federal firearms laws. The sentence handed down to Flores is a consequence of his actions and a reflection of the seriousness with which the courts take these types of crimes.
Ruben Flores’ sentence serves as a warning to others who would seek to break the law and possess firearms or ammunition illegally. The consequences of such actions can be severe, and the courts will not hesitate to impose stiff penalties on those who are found guilty.
Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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