Brownsville man speaking out after purchasing stolen gun from pawn shop
· KRGV (NBC 5)
A Brownsville man, Jerome Crockett, 59, experienced a shocking turn of events after purchasing a Glock 17 for nearly $300 from a pawn shop, only to discover it was stolen. The gun was seized by Cameron County deputies during a traffic stop involving his son. Sheriff Manuel Treviño explained that the weapon was reported stolen from San Antonio. Crockett provided proof of purchase, which prevented his arrest. Investigators found the original owner had pawned the gun multiple times before reporting it stolen. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is now working to clear the weapon for return. Crockett plans to seek a refund and buy from a reputable store in the future.
AI summary · Source: KRGV (NBC 5) →
