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Honduran National Charged with Being Illegal Alien in Possession of a Firearm

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JOSE SANCHEZ-MORADEL, age 35, a native of Honduras, was indicted on June 9, 2023, for being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(5)(A), announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.

According to the indictment, on or about April 26, 2023, SANCHEZ-MORADEL, an alien  illegally present in the United States, was found in possession of a 22 caliber Glock Model G44 handgun.

SANCHEZ-MORADEL faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 15 years, a fine of up to $250,000, up to three (3) years of supervised release, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.00.

U.S. Attorney Evans reiterated that an indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

U.S. Attorney Evans praised the work of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency in investigating this matter.  Assistant United States Attorney Carter K.D. Guice, Jr.of the General Crimes Unit is in charge of the prosecution.

Contact

Shane M. Jones

Public Information Officer

United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana

United States Department of Justice

Updated June 12, 2023

Topics
Immigration
Firearms Offenses