Cesar Gonzalez Falcon, a 41-year-old Mexican national unlawfully residing in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, was sentenced to time served for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition, according to an April 9 announcement from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.
The case highlights ongoing federal efforts to address firearms violations by individuals who are not legally present in the United States. Authorities say such cases are part of broader initiatives aimed at public safety and immigration enforcement.
Gonzalez Falcon pleaded guilty on August 26, 2025, to one count of being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Investigators reported that on May 12, 2025, he knowingly possessed a 12-gauge pump action shotgun and four rounds of ammunition while being aware of his unlawful status in the country. The investigation involved multiple agencies including U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office.
The prosecution is part of Operation Take Back America. The initiative aims to use all resources available within the Department of Justice to address illegal immigration issues as well as combat cartels and transnational criminal organizations.
Senior Judge Ronald A. White presided over the sentencing hearing in federal district court. Following sentencing, Gonzalez Falcon was remanded into custody for resolution regarding an ICE detainer.
