Labelle Felon Pleads Guilty To Unlawfully Possessing Firearm

Fort Myers, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Angel Gabriel Hernandez (29, LaBelle) today pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon. Hernandez faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.

According to court documents, on August 9, 2023, Hernandez sold a Beretta 9mm handgun to an undercover ATF agent. As a convicted felon who previously served time in Florida state prison for burglary, Hernandez is prohibited from possessing firearms under federal law.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make out neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.

This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Simon Eth.