Zuni Pueblo Man Gets 18-Month Sentence for Gun Burglary

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – John David Lee Bacy, a 25-year-old member of Zuni Pueblo, has been handed an 18-month prison sentence for his conviction on federal firearms and residential burglary charges. The court’s harsh judgment follows Bacy’s illegal activities in McKinley County, N.M., which included the theft of firearms from a residence on the Zuni Indian Reservation.

Bacy, now facing the brunt of the justice system, was charged with three counts after being caught red-handed on August 13, 2014. According to court documents, Bacy unlawfully possessed stolen firearms and committed residential burglary. His actions did not go unnoticed by law enforcement, as the Zuni Tribal Police Department and McKinley County Sheriff’s Office played pivotal roles in the investigation.

The defendant’s plea of guilty on July 20, 2016, revealed his criminal intent. Bacy confessed to entering a residence within the reservation, breaking into a gun safe, and stealing firearms without permission from the rightful owner. His greed did not stop there; he attempted to pawn three of the stolen guns the following day.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Spindle took on the case with determination, ensuring that Bacy faced the full weight of federal law. The sentencing hearing concluded today, and Bacy is now required to serve his time before beginning a supervised release period of three years upon his release from prison.

Bacy’s conviction serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing battle against gun violence and property crime on Native American reservations. His sentence sends a clear message that such crimes will not be tolerated, regardless of jurisdiction.

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