Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty To Federal Firearms Charges

A felon pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to violating federal firearms laws.

Police arrested Richard Isaac Quezada in March 2016 and charged him with being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition. A complaint states Quezada discharged a firearm in front of a residence, striking a vehicle.

Quezada was previously convicted of importation of marijuana, prohibiting him from possessing firearms. Knowing this, Quezada admitted that on March 14, 2016, he possessed a loaded handgun and more ammunition.

Federal officials said Quezada is expected to be sentenced to 5 years in federal prison pending his sentencing hearing, yet to be scheduled.

This was a joint investigation by the Las Cruces office of the FBI and the Las Cruces Police Department.