Texas Border Business
McALLEN, Texas – A 27-year-old resident of Alamo has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing two rifles, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
The investigation began after law enforcement learned narcotics would be in the home of Hector Tellez-Hernandez. On April 5, they conducted a search. At that time, they found two rifles and body armor in a bedroom as well as 16 grams of cocaine.
Tellez-Hernandez admitted ownership. However, as a previously convicted felon of alien smuggling, he is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition per federal law.
Chief U.S. District Judge Randy Crane will impose sentencing Oct. 16, at which time Tellez-Hernandez faces up to 15 years in federal prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine.
He has been and will remain in custody pending that hearing.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Alamo Police Department conducted the joint investigation.
