One sentenced to 5 years in Rochester firearm case
(ABC 6 News) – UPDATE: Alonzo Davila pleaded guilty to one count of felon in possession of a firearm Dec. 17.
On Dec. 18, he was sentenced to 60 months, or 5 years at the MN Correctional Facility in St. Cloud.
Davila received credit for 51 days spent in Olmsted County custody since his arrest in late October.
Davila’s co-defendant, Marice Gill, is scheduled to appear in court for a settlement hearing Jan. 30, 2025.
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(ABC 6 News) – A Twin Cities duo is facing multiple charges in Olmsted County, following an early morning traffic stop.
According to the Rochester Police Department’s Crime Prevention & Communications Coordinator Amanda Greyson, officers conducted a traffic stop on the 300 block of 4th Ave SW at 2:10 a.m. on October 28.
Police say they could smell alcohol coming from the vehicle, and an opened container was in plain view of the officers. During a search, officers found cocaine and a stolen handgun on passenger Alonzo Davila, age 25, Minneapolis. They then discovered a second stolen handgun on passenger Marice Gill, age 19, of St. Paul.
According to Olmsted County court records, Davila is facing charges of Possess Ammo/Any Firearm – Conviction or Adjudicated Delinquent for Crime of Violence, Receiving Stolen Property, Drugs – 5th Degree – Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4 or paraphernalia residual – Not cannabis/hemp and
Carry/Possess Pistol w/out Permit – Public Place – Gross Misdemeanor; Second or Subsequent – Felony. His next court appearance is scheduled for November 7.
According to Olmsted County court records, Gill is facing changes of Receiving Stolen Property and Carry/Possess Pistol w/out Permit – Public Place – Gross Misdemeanor; Second or Subsequent – Felony. His next scheduled court date is also November 7.