TX-23 resident brief · Public safety
NEWS — Del Rio felon sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for firearm possession
· Reported by 830 Times (Del Rio)
Bottom line
Alfredo Martinez Jr., a 42-year-old Del Rio resident, was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison for possessing firearms as a convicted felon. The sentence follows a multi-agency investigation involving the ATF, Texas DPS, and Val Verde Sheriff's Office.
Why it matters in TX-23
This case highlights ongoing federal enforcement efforts in Del Rio and the broader 23rd District under Operation Take Back America. Residents in Val Verde County may see continued collaboration between local law enforcement and federal agencies to address firearm possession violations.
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