Francisco Iniguez, 37, appeared before a federal magistrate on Wednesday on charges of possessing 28 stolen firearms, including handguns, rifles, and shotguns. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, he had the firearms on January 25. Due to prior felony convictions, including firearm possession and burglary, he is prohibited from owning firearms. The case was investigated by the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Iniguez has been charged with possessing stolen firearms and being a prohibited person in possession of firearms. If convicted, he could face up to 25 years in prison. A federal judge will determine his sentence based on U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other legal factors, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
The trial for Iniguez is set for on Wednesday, as announced by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada. The community is encouraged to report illegal firearm activity to the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives via their hotline or the ReportIt app to help prevent similar incidents. While an indictment suggests wrongdoing, all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty, ensuring a fair trial where Iniguez will have the opportunity to defend himself before a jury.
