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A federal grand jury has returned a one-count indictment against a Fresno County man on a firearms charge, according to U.S. Attorney Eric Grant.
The indictment charges Guillermo Catzalco, 47, of Firebaugh, with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Court documents state Catzalco was found in possession of a Glock-style privately manufactured handgun, an AR-style privately manufactured rifle, a disassembled North American Arms Inc. .22-caliber revolver, extended-capacity firearm magazines, tools consistent with firearm manufacturing, and ammunition of various calibers.
Prosecutors said Catzalco is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition due to prior felony convictions in Stanislaus County, including assault with a deadly weapon, vehicle theft, burglary, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Firebaugh Police Department conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Karp is prosecuting the case.
If convicted, Catzalco faces a maximum statutory penalty of 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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