HOUSTON – A 33-year-old resident of Houston has admitted he
illegally possessed firearms and ammunition, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K.
Patrick.
Joffre Cross III surrendered to federal authorities today
and entered a plea of guilty.
On Feb. 20, 2019, authorities executed a federal search
warrant at the Cross residence. Upon entry, they located an AK-style rifle and
approximately 2200 rounds of ammunition.
Having been convicted in April 2008 in North Carolina
federal court for distribution of controlled substances, he is prohibited per
federal law of possessing any firearms or ammunition.
At the time of the search they also found a homemade pistol
and three homemade rifles.
Sentencing is set before Chief U.S. District Judge Rosenthal
for May 27. At that time, Cross faces up to 10 years in federal prison and a
possible $250,000 fine.
He will remain in custody pending that hearing.
The FBI and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven Schammel
is prosecuting the case.
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