United States of America v. Larry Mitchell Hopkins, a/k/a Johnny Horton, Jr.

Albuquerque, NM - The United States of America charged Larry Mitchell Hopkins, a/k/a Johnny Horton, Jr. with being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.



Larry Mitchell Hopkins, who is also known as Johnny Horton Jr., 70, of Flora Vista, New Mexico, pleaded guilty in federal court in Albuquerque to being a felon in possession of a firearm.



A grand jury indicted Hopkins for this offense on April 24, 2019. In his plea agreement, Hopkins admitted committing this offense in San Juan County by possessing nine pistols, rifles, and shotguns on Nov. 28, 2017. Hopkins also admitted possessing ammunition after being previously convicted of felony offenses in Michigan, Oregon, and South Dakota, including illegal weapon possession and impersonating a peace officer.



Hopkins is currently in custody awaiting sentencing. He faces up to 10 years in prison for this offense.



The FBI investigated this case. The Sunland Park Police Department assisted in arresting Hopkins.

Charge:

18:922(g)(1): Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition

NOTICE OF HEARING as to Larry Mitchell Hopkins: Change of Plea Hearing reset for 1/10/2020 at 10:00 AM in Albuquerque - 320 Rio Grande Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Steven C. Yarbrough. (cl)