United States of America v. Roy Thundercloud

Albuquerque, New Mexico felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition charge criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant, Roy Thunbercloud, age 38, of Albuquerque fired several shots from a rifle out of his apartment window near Albuquerque High School on May 31, 2020. Thundercloud also tried to dispose of the rifle shell casings by throwing them in the apartment complex's dumpster. Thundercloud eventually surrendered after police responded to the scene to secure the area and detain him.



Thundercloud could not lawfully possess the rifle or ammunition based on previous felony convictions for possession with intent to distribute marijuana, burglary and aggravated driving while intoxicated.



Thundercloud is currently in custody pending sentencing. He faces up to 10 years in prison.



The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Task Force and Albuquerque Police Department investigated this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Mease is prosecuting the case.



18 U.S.C. 922(g)(1) and 924: FELON IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM AND AMMUNITION.

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03/26/2021 29 INFORMATION as to Roy Thundercloud (1) count(s) 1. (cmm) (Entered: 03/26/2021)

03/26/2021 30 CONSENT TO PLEA BEFORE US MAGISTRATE JUDGE by Roy Thundercloud. (cmm) (Entered: 03/26/2021)

03/26/2021 31 WAIVER OF INDICTMENT by Roy Thundercloud. (cmm) (Entered: 03/26/2021)

03/26/2021 32 WAIVER of Personal Presence at Hearing by Roy Thundercloud. (cmm) (Entered: 03/26/2021)

03/26/2021 33 PLEA AGREEMENT as to Roy Thundercloud. (cmm) (Entered: 03/26/2021)

03/26/2021 34 Clerk's Minutes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge B. Paul Briones: Plea Hearing as to Roy Thundercloud held on 3/26/2021; Guilty Plea entered by Roy Thundercloud as to the Information. (Recording Info: ABQ Zoom) (nm) (Entered: 03/26/2021)