Armed felons sentenced for dual smoke shop robberies

USAO Press Release on February 4, 2025

McALLEN, Texas – Two Donna residents have been ordered to federal prison following their convictions of armed robbery, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

Robert Jae Franco, 23, and Alejandro Isaiah Gonzalez, 22, pleaded guilty to Hobbs Act robbery Oct. 18 and Nov. 8, 2024…

Search warrant yields unexpected arrests

USAO Press Release on February 3, 2025

LAREDO, Texas – A 31-year-old Laredo resident and two Mexican nationals illegally present in the United States have been charged with various federal firearm offenses, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

Jose Hernandez-Garza, 25, an illegal alien residing in Laredo, has made his…