South Bend Man Pleads Guilty to Receiving Firearm in Federal Court
A 19-year-old South Bend man has pleaded guilty to receiving a firearm in interstate or foreign commerce, announced the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Indiana. Santiago Rosario Ortiz-Ruvalcaba entered his guilty plea on [date not specified] and is scheduled to be sentenced on December 4, 2014.
According to the indictment, Ortiz-Ruvalcaba knowingly received a firearm that had traveled in interstate commerce. The charge was filed as a result of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
Ortiz-Ruvalcaba is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Frank Schaffer. If convicted, any specific sentence to be imposed will be determined by the judge after a consideration of federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
Ortiz-Ruvalcaba’s case is not the only one involving gun crimes in the region. In recent years, the ATF has conducted several investigations into gun-related offenses in the Northern District of Indiana.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Indiana is committed to combating gun violence and reducing the flow of illegal firearms into the region. This case is a reminder of the serious consequences that individuals can face for engaging in gun-related crimes.
The public is encouraged to report any suspicious activity to the authorities. If you have any information about gun crimes or other federal offenses, you can contact the ATF at [phone number] or submit a tip online at [website URL].
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Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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