NDTX Round-Up December 10

On December 3, Severo Elizalde-Abelardo, 39, was sentenced to ­­­33 years and 9 months in federal custody for conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. Elizalde-Abelardo managed and directed multiple drug deals between his codefendants. He instructed his coconspirators to meet with customers and count the money. When his home was searched, officers found 13 kilograms of methamphetamine, a handgun, and 20 pounds of MSM. This case was investigated by the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program, Drug Enforcement Administration, Internal Revenue Service, Homeland Security Investigations, Fort Worth Police Department, and Dallas Sheriff Office and prosecuted by AUSA Phelesa Guy. 

On December 3, Jerson Gutierrez-Ramos, 20, was sentenced to 39 years and 7 months in federal custody for racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations conspiracy. Gutierrez-Ramos was associated with the Irving Loco Salvatruchas clique. Gutierrez-Ramos and other gang members attacked two victims in their home, beating them with a metal bar and machete with the intent to kill. This is one example of ten different victims listed in court documents that Gutierrez-Ramos attacked in order to increase his position within the gang. This case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Irving Police Department, and Dallas Police Department, and prosecuted by AUSA Gary Tromblay.

On December 6, Desmond Howard Greer, 26, was sentenced to 10 years in federal custody for the possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Greer was found to be in the possession of a multi-caliber rifle in violation of the terms of his prior conviction. This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and was prosecuted by AUSA John Boyle.