Criminal Illegal Alien from Mexico Convicted of Unlawful Possession of Ammunition

Tallahassee, Florida – Emiliano Rafael Hernandez Escamilla, 26, of Mexico, was sentenced after a federal conviction for possession of ammunition by an alien. The sentence was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. 

U.S. Attorney Heekin said: “President Donald J. Trump and Attorney General Todd Blanche remain committed to devoting the full might of the Department of Justice toward protecting our communities from criminal illegal aliens threatening the safety of our citizens. My office will continue to aggressively enforce our nation’s laws to deliver the secure borders and safe streets that our citizens deserve.”

A federal investigation revealed that on March 27, 2026, law enforcement located fifty rounds of 9-millimeter ammunition during a lawful search of the Escamilla’s vehicle. Immigration records revealed that Escamilla was a native of Mexico and did not have lawful status in the United States. Escamilla admitted to ownership of the ammunition and admitted he was illegally present in the United States.

Escamilla was sentenced to credit for time served (approximately 134 days) at the United States Courthouse in Tallahassee by District Judge Mark E. Walker. As an illegal alien, Escamilla is subject to deportation.

The case involved a joint investigation by Homeland Security Investigations and the Bay County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Joseph A. Ravelo prosecuted the case.

This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida is one of 94 offices that serve as the nation’s principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General.  To access public court documents online, please visit the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida website. For more information about the United States Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Florida, visit https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndfl.