Two Arrested On Felony Gun Charges

By John Larson

SOCORRO – A case which has been under investigation by the Socorro County Sheriff’s office for three months has yielded two arrests.
Lorenzo J. Gutierrez, 29, of Magdalena, was arrested Thursday on three 4th degree felonies, including receiving stolen firearms, receiving stolen property, and conspiracy.
Robert Torres, 43, of Lemitar, turned himself in and was arrested Monday on three 4th degree felonies; receiving stolen firearms, receiving stolen property, and conspiracy. Also one misdemeanor, possession of drug paraphernalia, and one petty misdemeanor, possession of marijuana.
Four weapons were recovered in a search of Torres’ residence Jan. 6, including a sawed off shotgun, a Marlin 30/30, a Glock 9 mm handgun, and a crossbow.
Marshal Larry Cearley said the guns had been reported stolen Dec. 3 by Nick Innerbichler and Tyler Chavez in Magdalena.
Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Pino, along with deputies Joey Tafoya, Casey McFadden, Lee Armijo, and Shorty Vaiza, conducted a search of the Torres residence on County Road 91 in Escondida.
Cearley and Marshal’s Deputy Ed Sweeney assisted in the search.
According to the criminal complaint, the crossbow was found under a bed, the sawed off shotgun was found in kitchen cabinet, the Marlin 30/30 was found under another bed, and the handgun in a drawer next to a bed.
Lorenzo Gutierrez was arraigned on the three felony counts in Magistrate Court Tuesday. Robert Torreswas arraigned Monday and released on a $10,000 cash or surety bond.

Two Arrested On Felony Gun Charges