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01/22/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/23/2026 10:19

Oklahoma City Man Sentenced to Serve More Than Three Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession (DOJ)

OKLAHOMA CITY - JOSE EDUARDO SUCHITE-RAMIREZ, 34, of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to serve 41 months in federal prison for possession of firearms after a previous felony conviction, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.

According to public record, in December 2024, the Oklahoma City Police Department (OCPD) responded to a call alleging workplace harassment and discovered that Suchite-Ramirez, a convicted felon, had several firearms in his possession. A subsequent search of Suchite-Ramirez's workplace and company-provided vehicle resulted in the seizure of multiple firearms and ammunition.

On February 5, 2025, a federal grand jury charged Suchite-Ramirez with two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Suchite-Ramirez pleaded guilty on June 9, 2025, and admitted he possessed the firearms despite his previous felony convictions. Public record reflects that Suchite-Ramirez has a previous felony conviction in Oklahoma County District Court for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, leaving the scene of an accident with personal injury, and aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, in case number CF-2019-1071.

At the sentencing hearing on January 21, 2026, U.S. District Judge Patrick R. Wyrick sentenced Suchite-Ramirez to serve 41 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. In announcing his sentence, Judge Wyrick noted the need for deterrence, adding that Suchite-Ramirez's prior criminal history did not appear to provide sufficient deterrence.

This case is the result of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Oklahoma City Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney David Nichols, Jr., prosecuted the case.

This case is part of Operation Take Back America (OTBA), 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. This case is also part of "Operation 922," the Western District of Oklahoma's implementation of OTBA, which prioritizes prosecution of federal crimes connected to domestic violence.

Reference is made to public filings for additional information.

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