A California girl was sentenced Friday to seven years in jail after she was arrested on a weapons cost and located with heroin-filled Bibles addressed to inmates in state prisons.
Lucresia Stone-Rojas, 46, was initially arrested Nov. 12, 2023, after a license plate reader recognized a stolen Porsche in El Cajon. Throughout a visitors cease, authorities discovered a loaded 9mm Walther handgun and ammunition, the Justice Division stated.
As a result of she has earlier felony convictions, Stone-Rojas was federally charged with illegal possession of a gun. She wasn’t charged for the stolen car.
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A California girl was charged after authorities discovered heroin hid in a pair of Bibles addressed to California state prisons. (Justice Division)
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An individual prays over a Bible (iStock)
On Dec. 27, 2023, she was arrested once more when federal investigators discovered packages and envelopes addressed to inmates in a California state jail.
A search revealed two Bibles containing 23 grams of heroin, authorities stated.
The medication had been hid within the backbone of the Bibles and destined for supply to 2 California state prisons.
A person prepares to inject heroin. (Reuters)
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“Smuggling drugs into our prisons endangers both the inmates and the correctional staff. It will not be tolerated,” stated appearing U.S. Legal professional Andrew Haden. “Hopefully, this case will serve as a warning to anyone who would be willing to abuse the tools of faith and rehabilitation to perpetuate addiction and despair.”
