A man who illegally possessed a firearm pled guilty on March 28, 2022, in federal court in Cedar Rapids.

Edgar Martinez, Jr., age 35, from Dubuque, Iowa, was convicted of being in possession of a firearm as a person previously convicted of multiple felonies and domestic abuse, and while being an unlawful user of cocaine and marijuana.

At the plea hearing, Martinez admitted to traveling throughout Dubuque in possession of a Black Taurus G2C 9 mm caliber pistol, a clear plastic bag containing cocaine, and marijuana. Martinez also admitted being prohibited from possessing a gun because he has multiple felony convictions and a conviction for domestic abuse.

Sentencing before United States District Court Judge C.J. Williams will be set after a pre-sentence report is prepared. Martinez remains in custody of the United States Marshal pending sentencing. Martinez faces a possible maximum sentence of not more than 10 years’ imprisonment without the possibility of parole, a fine of not more than $250,000, and up to three years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.