Ryan John Leach, Unlawful Firearms Possession, New Mexico 2025

A convicted felon has been charged with unlawful possession of firearms after a search warrant was executed at his Albuquerque residence.

On March 7, 2025, law enforcement discovered multiple guns during a search warrant execution as part of an ongoing fraud and identity theft investigation.

Ryan John Leach, 46, attempted to flee by exiting the rear of the house, but was prevented from doing so by law enforcement.

When Leach returned to the residence, he allegedly started a fire in his bedroom to burn evidence of his alleged crimes.

After containing the fire, law enforcement discovered suspected methamphetamine, four firearms, and ammunition in Leach's bedroom.

Leach, who was previously convicted of trafficking a controlled substance, is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.

He will remain in custody pending trial, which has not been set. If convicted of the current charges, Leach faces 15 years in prison.

The case was investigated by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service with assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Albuquerque Field Office, and the Albuquerque Police Department.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Kimberly Bell is prosecuting the case.

A criminal complaint is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-nm/pr/us-attorneys-office-and-us-postal-inspection-service-charge-convicted-felon-illegal