El Paso County Sheriff’s Strike Team Recover Stolen Firearm

El Paso County Sheriff’s Strike Team members recovered a stolen firearm and arrested a man who was attempting to sell it, the Sheriff’s Office reported.

Humberto Martinez, 31, was arrested Monday by Strike Team members, who were following up on information that a man was attempting to sell a handgun at two locations.

Deputies said the firearm is the same weapon that was stolen during an vehicle burglary on Sunday along the 14400 block of Gateway West.

Martinez was charged with theft of a firearm and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. His bond is $40,000. The investigation continues and additional charges may be coming.-[source]