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A McKinney man was sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for illegally possessing firearms and ammunition.

Joe Anthony Plascencia, a convicted felon, was arrested after police responded to a 911 call from a business in Plano.

Officers found several firearms, ammunition, and body armor, leading to his conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

PLANO, Texas - A McKinney convicted felon has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas.

What we know:

32-year-old Joe Anthony Plascencia pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and was sentenced to 137 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III, on August 14, 2025.

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