HOUSTON – A Houston felon has been convicted by a federal jury after leading authorities on a chase and being found with drugs and a firearm, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
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Eduardo Nevares, 46, is facing life in prison after being found guilty on Oct. 8 of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Courtesy of U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas
Felon convicted on drug, firearm charges
The backstory:
According to officials, officers attempted to pull Nevares over for an expired vehicle registration.
Instead of stopping, Nevares led authorities on a chase that ended after he crashed through fences and his vehicle stopped on an Alief school campus. He tried to run but was soon arrested by authorities.
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After his arrest, law enforcement searched Nevares’ vehicle and found a.45-caliber pistol in the driver’s seat, more than a point of meth with a purity level of 96%, baggies, a scale, and loaded pistol magazines. Officials also found meth and cocaine in his pocket.
The other side:
During the trial, the defense argued that Nevares was unaware of the meth in the black duffle bag in his back seat. However, the jury still found Nevares guilty.
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