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United States of America v. Saul Gonzalez
Date: 06-18-2026
Case Number: 2:25-cr-04753
Judge: Margaret I. Strickland
Court: United States District Court for the District of New Mexico (Dona Ana County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Silvia Teresa Delgado
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Las Cruces, New Mexico, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with interference with commerce by robbery in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1951.
Reported by Kent Morlan
on January 24, 2025, Saul Gonzalez, 36, stole several pairs of work gloves from a Lowe’s Home Improvement store in Las Cruces, New Mexico. After store employees confronted him about the unpaid merchandise, Gonzalez brandished a derringer-style firearm, causing an employee to fear for their safety. Gonzalez then left the store with the stolen items and fled in a white Dodge van accompanied by a female associate.
On February 2, 2025, Las Cruces Police Department officers located the van and conducted a traffic stop as part of the armed robbery investigation. Gonzalez and the female occupant denied involvement in the incident. A subsequent search of the vehicle pursuant to a state search warrant uncovered clothing matching what Gonzalez wore during the robbery, black latex gloves consistent with those seen in photographs from the incident, and the stolen Mechanix-brand work gloves with their tags still attached.
Reported by Kent Morlan
on January 24, 2025, Saul Gonzalez, 36, stole several pairs of work gloves from a Lowe’s Home Improvement store in Las Cruces, New Mexico. After store employees confronted him about the unpaid merchandise, Gonzalez brandished a derringer-style firearm, causing an employee to fear for their safety. Gonzalez then left the store with the stolen items and fled in a white Dodge van accompanied by a female associate.
On February 2, 2025, Las Cruces Police Department officers located the van and conducted a traffic stop as part of the armed robbery investigation. Gonzalez and the female occupant denied involvement in the incident. A subsequent search of the vehicle pursuant to a state search warrant uncovered clothing matching what Gonzalez wore during the robbery, black latex gloves consistent with those seen in photographs from the incident, and the stolen Mechanix-brand work gloves with their tags still attached.
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 18 months in prison.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Saul Gonzalez?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 18 months in prison.
Which court heard United States of America v. Saul Gonzalez?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of New Mexico (Dona Ana County), NM. The presiding judge was Margaret I. Strickland.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Saul Gonzalez?
Plaintiff's attorney: Silvia Teresa Delgado. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Las Cruces Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Saul Gonzalez decided?
This case was decided on June 18, 2026.