Indictment: Guns and Drugs Were in Defendant’s Garage

WICHITA, KAN. – A Wichita man was indicted today on a federal firearm charge, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said.

Andrew Patrick Rizzo, 26, Wichita, Kan., is charged with one count of unlawful possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. The crime is alleged to have occurred July 11, 2019, in Wichita.

According to court records, investigators served a search warrant at Rizzo’s home in the 4800 block of east Gilbert. They found methamphetamine, heroin, marijuana, a digital scale and pipes for smoking narcotics. They also found a 9 mm Smith & Wesson handgun that had been reported stolen and a bulletproof vest.

If convicted, Rizzo could face a penalty of not less than five years in federal prison. The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office investigated. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Katherine Andrusak is prosecuting.

OTHER INDICTMENTS

Fernando Campos-Zubia, who is not a citizen of the United States, is charged with one count of unlawfully re-entering the United States after being deported. If convicted he faces up to two years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000. Immigration and Customs Enforcement investigated. Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott Rask is prosecuting.

Bruce L. Hay, 50, Osawatomie, Kan., is charged with four counts of theft of public money. The indictment alleges Hay made false claims in order to receive disability payments from the Department of Veterans Affairs Compensation and Pension Benefits. The crimes are alleged to have occurred in 2016 and 2017 in Miami, Kan.

If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000. The Veterans Administration – Office of Inspector General investigated. Assistant U.S. Attorney Tris Hunt is prosecuting.

Deonte L. Jordan, 20, Wichita, Kan., is charged with one count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The crime is alleged to have occurred July 4, 2019, in Sedgwick County, Kan.

If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000. The Wichita Police Department investigated. Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan McCarty is prosecuting.

In all cases, defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. The indictments merely contain allegations of criminal conduct.