Jose Eduardo Suchite-Ramirez, a 34-year-old resident of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for illegally possessing firearms after a prior felony conviction. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.
In December 2024, the Oklahoma City Police Department responded to a report of workplace harassment. During their response, officers discovered that Suchite-Ramirez, who had previous felony convictions, was in possession of several firearms. A search of his workplace and company vehicle led to the seizure of multiple firearms and ammunition.
A federal grand jury indicted Suchite-Ramirez on February 5, 2025, charging him with two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm. He pleaded guilty on June 9, 2025, admitting to possessing the firearms despite his criminal record. Court records show that his previous convictions in Oklahoma County District Court include assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, leaving the scene of an accident with personal injury, and aggravated driving under the influence.
At his sentencing hearing on January 21, 2026, U.S. District Judge Patrick R. Wyrick imposed a sentence of 41 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release. Judge Wyrick commented on the decision: “the need for deterrence,” adding that Suchite-Ramirez’s prior criminal history did not appear to provide sufficient deterrence.
The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives along with the Oklahoma City Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney David Nichols, Jr., prosecuted the case.
According to officials, this prosecution is part of Operation Take Back America (OTBA), an initiative by the Department of Justice aimed at combating illegal immigration and targeting violent crime linked to cartels and transnational criminal organizations across the country. The case also falls under “Operation 922,” which is focused on prosecuting federal crimes related to domestic violence within the Western District of Oklahoma.
Further details can be found in public court filings.
