Jason M. Frierson U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada
A Las Vegas resident with previous felony convictions appeared in court on Wednesday before United States Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe. Francisco Iniguez, aged 37, is accused of possessing nearly 30 stolen firearms.
The indictment and court statements allege that on January 25, 2025, Iniguez had in his possession 28 stolen firearms, including handguns, rifles, and shotguns. His past felony convictions include possession of a firearm by a felon, vehicle theft without consent, grand theft, identity theft, and second-degree burglary—all occurring in Los Angeles County, California. Due to these prior convictions, Iniguez is legally barred from owning firearms.
A federal grand jury has charged Iniguez with one count of possession of stolen firearms and one count of being a prohibited person in possession of firearms. The trial is set for May 19, 2025, before United States District Judge Cristina D. Silva.
If found guilty, the maximum statutory penalty could be up to 25 years in prison. Sentencing will be determined by a federal district court judge who will consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines along with other statutory factors.
The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney Sue Fahami for the District of Nevada and Special Agent in Charge Jennifer Cicolani from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
The investigation was conducted by ATF alongside the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. The prosecution is being handled by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada.
Individuals with information regarding illegal firearms activity are encouraged to contact ATF via their hotline at 1-800-ATF-GUNS (1-800-283-4867) or through the ReportIt mobile app.
It should be noted that an indictment serves as an allegation only; all defendants are considered innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
