Recent Posts in Weapon Crimes Category

This week, the sixth suspect that is accused of killing an undercover police officer was released from a Phoenix hospital and booked into jail.  Police say that 33 year old Christopher Paul Gonzales has been charged with first degree murder, possession of a weapon, possession of marijuana for sale as well as possession of a weapon during a drug sale.

During an undercover operation, Detective Carlos Ledesma was fatally shot and two other officers suffered wounds during a shoot out with drug dealers on July 28^th.  The officers say that during the operation, something went wrong and resulted in shots being fired.

Two suspects were shot and killed and Gonzales suffered injuries and had to be treated at a hospital.  34 year old Ledesma was the first officer killed in the line of duty in Chandler since 2002.

Officers say that five other men have been formally charged for their role in the shoot out.

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This week, four Mexican citizens were convicted of drug crimes in Phoenix.  The men were charged with conspiracy and possession of methamphetamine.  After a trial in the U.S. District Court in Phoenix, all were convicted by a federal jury. 

According to prosecutors, two members of the small crime ring were also convicted for felons in possession of a firearm charges. 

The drug crime charges carry a minimum sentence of 10 years to a maximum of life in prison.  Additionally, the man may be asked to pay up to $4 million in monetary finds.  The firearm charges could result in five years to life in prison as well as $250,000 in fines.   All are expected to be sentenced in October.

The four men were caught when they tried to sell methamphetamine to undercover agents in August of 2009.

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In Phoenix, it is reported that the top prosecutor for Maricopa County plans to seek the death penalty for a man that was charged with shooting and killing a police officer in May 2010.

County Attorney Rick Romley made an announcement last week Thursday.  He confirmed that he had decided to seek the death penalty in a case involving 30 year old defendant, Danny Ledezma Martinez.

According to court documents, Martinez was indicted on 11 counts, including first-degree murder.  He stands accused of fatally shooting Officer Travis Murphy with an AR-15 rifle.  The shooting took place on May 26^th in front of a residence in central Phoenix.

This is not the first time Martinez has been in trouble with the law.  He served 5 years for attempted sexual assault and was released in 2003.  He also served 3 years for charges of felony weapons misconduct before being released in April of 2009.

If you have been charged with a serious crime in Phoenix, contact the Knowles Law Firm and set up an initial consultation with a Phoenix criminal defense attorney immediately.

At this time, Phoenix law enforcement is requesting assistance from the public in finding two men that are wanted on warrants.

According to a recent news release, the first man police are looking for is 22 year old Melvin Leroy Grayson.  He is wants for failure to appear on charges of misconduct involving weapons and possession of marijuana with intent to sell.  Police say that Grayson is 6'2" and approximately 210 pounds.  He has black hair and brown eyes and also has tattoos that read "get money stay true" and "MLG".  Law enforcement officers reiterate that Grayson may be armed and should be considered dangerous.

Police are also trying to locate 29 year old Christian Cerna.  He is wanted for aggravated DUI and violating his original charges.  Officers report that Cena is 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, has a shaved head and green eyes.  He reportedly has a tattoo of a lizard on his left shoulder.

If you have news about these men, police encourage you to contact them immediately.

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