Antonio Maldonado (07/12/84)28 of Corpus Christi has been handed a 15-year sentence for his conviction of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

On September 25, 2012, a U.S. District Judge sentenced Maldonado to a total of 180 months in federal prison to be followed by a five-year-term of supervised release.

The sentencing stemmed from a drive by shooting on November 29, 2011 in which Police were called to the 4600 block of Lansdown for several gunshots.  When they arrived they contacted a witness who gave officers a description of both the vehicle and the driver of the vehicle.  The  witness also informed Officers the shooter was wearing surgical gloves.

Patrol Officers located the Silver Chevy Impala that was driven by Maldonado in the 4700 block of Holmes. Inside the Impala they located several spent shell casings, surgical gloves and along with a .40 caliber pistol.  He was also found to have several pills in his possession.  (1111290019)

The Police Department’s Gang Unit Drive By Response Team was called to assist and Maldonado was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and Possession of Dangerous Drugs.  Further investigation revealed Maldonado was involved in an earlier drive by.  (1111290017)

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives worked in conjunction with the Police Department and filed federal charges on Maldonado.