A Dallas man, Duniesky Gonzalez, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for stealing large amounts of diesel fuel from multiple gas stations across Texas.
Gonzalez, 39, pleaded guilty to engaging in organized criminal activity in a Smith County courtroom in April. The sentence was handed down by 475th District Court Judge Taylor Heaton on Monday.
Gonzalez’s criminal activities involved stealing fuel from stations in nine different counties using fraudulent credit card information. As per to the source cbs19
He was arrested in Smith County on January 27, 2023, following a coordinated investigation by the Smith County District Attorney’s Office and several law enforcement agencies.
Assistant District Attorneys Richard Vance, Catherine McQueen, and Scott Severt prosecuted the case.
The DA’s Office expressed gratitude to Texas Comptroller Investigator Mick Kimbrow and the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center for their efforts in coordinating the investigation among 15 different law enforcement agencies.
The investigation revealed that Gonzalez and his accomplices were part of a sophisticated scheme to steal fuel, causing significant financial losses to numerous gas stations.
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The coordinated efforts of the law enforcement agencies involved were crucial in bringing Gonzalez to justice.
The DA’s Office emphasized the importance of this conviction in deterring future organized fuel theft operations.
“This sentence sends a strong message that such criminal activities will not be tolerated and will be met with severe consequences,” said a spokesperson from the DA’s Office.
Gonzalez’s lengthy prison term reflects the serious nature of his crimes and the impact they had on the affected communities.
The successful prosecution underscores the effectiveness of collaborative efforts between various law enforcement agencies in tackling organized crime