PLANO, Texas - A McKinney convicted felon has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas.
What we know:
32-year-old Joe Anthony Plascencia pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and was sentenced to 137 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III, on August 14, 2025.
According to information presented in court, Plascencia was arrested after local law enforcement responded to a concerning 911 call from a Plano business.
When Plano police officers arrived, they located several firearms, including a pistol and a hunting rifle, as well as a large camo bag, ammunition, and body armor. Further investigation revealed Plascencia was a convicted felon and prohibited by federal law from owning or possessing firearms or ammunition.
What's next:
This case was investigated by the Plano Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Chalana A. Oliver.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Eastern District of Texas.