VIDOR, Texas — A Richmond, Texas man will spend over seven years in federal prison for a firearms violation.
Aaron Martinez, 33, was sentenced Thursday to 87 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone after pleading guilty to being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm.
On August 3, 2021, Martinez was pulled over for a traffic violation in Vidor.
The officer found out that Martinez had an outstanding felony warrant. During a vehicle search, the officer found a loaded firearm along with ammunition.
An investigation revealed that Martinez was a convicted felon and prohibited by federal law from owning or possessing firearms or ammunition, according to a release.
This case was investigated by the Vidor Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
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