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United States of America v. Manuel Joseph Mariscal a/k/a “Ponyâ€
Date: 04-25-2025
Case Number: 23cr1470
Judge: William V. Gallo
Court: The United States District Court for the Southern District of California (San Diego County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in San Diego
Defendant's Attorney:
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Old Town National City Gang Member Sentenced to 10 years for Distributing Methamphetamine Near School
Manuel Joseph Mariscal, an Old Town National City criminal street gang member known by the moniker "Pony,†was sentenced today in federal court to 120 months in prison.
In June of 2022, task force officers from the East County Regional Gang Task Force conducted two controlled purchases involving the distribution of methamphetamine, a Ruger Mini Thirty CAL. 7.62 x 39 rifle and several rounds of ammunition from Mariscal. The distribution occurred at Mariscal's residence located just 852 feet away from Zamorano Elementary School in San Diego.
On June 21, 2023, a state search warrant was executed on Mariscal's residence, wherein additional methamphetamine, a firearm, ammunition, a firearm silencer, a firearm laser sign with gun mount parts, heroin and a composition book with pay and own information common in the drug trafficking business were discovered. On that date, Mariscal was arrested on the federal charges stemming from the June 2022 controlled purchases.
In addition to the federal charges, Mariscal is currently facing state charges for the additional contraband seized in connection to the search warrant execution on his residence in San Diego County Superior Court, Dkt. No. CD301145, charging Mariscal with child abuse, possession for sale of a controlled substance, possession of a firearm by a possessor of a controlled substance, possession of a firearm by a felon, and a prohibited person owning firearm/ammunition.
Mariscal, a serial offender marking his fourth conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm, entered a guilty plea on this federal case on September 17, 2024.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lyndzie M. Carter.
San Diego, California criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Distributing Methamphetamine Near School, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Felon in Possession of Ammunition
Old Town National City Gang Member Sentenced to 10 years for Distributing Methamphetamine Near School
Manuel Joseph Mariscal, an Old Town National City criminal street gang member known by the moniker "Pony,†was sentenced today in federal court to 120 months in prison.
In June of 2022, task force officers from the East County Regional Gang Task Force conducted two controlled purchases involving the distribution of methamphetamine, a Ruger Mini Thirty CAL. 7.62 x 39 rifle and several rounds of ammunition from Mariscal. The distribution occurred at Mariscal's residence located just 852 feet away from Zamorano Elementary School in San Diego.
On June 21, 2023, a state search warrant was executed on Mariscal's residence, wherein additional methamphetamine, a firearm, ammunition, a firearm silencer, a firearm laser sign with gun mount parts, heroin and a composition book with pay and own information common in the drug trafficking business were discovered. On that date, Mariscal was arrested on the federal charges stemming from the June 2022 controlled purchases.
In addition to the federal charges, Mariscal is currently facing state charges for the additional contraband seized in connection to the search warrant execution on his residence in San Diego County Superior Court, Dkt. No. CD301145, charging Mariscal with child abuse, possession for sale of a controlled substance, possession of a firearm by a possessor of a controlled substance, possession of a firearm by a felon, and a prohibited person owning firearm/ammunition.
Mariscal, a serial offender marking his fourth conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm, entered a guilty plea on this federal case on September 17, 2024.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lyndzie M. Carter.
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Which court heard United States of America v. Manuel Joseph Mariscal a/k/a ...?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Southern District of California (San Diego County), CA. The presiding judge was William V. Gallo.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Manuel Joseph Mariscal a/k/a ...?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in San Diego. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best San Diego, California Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Manuel Joseph Mariscal a/k/a ... decided?
This case was decided on April 25, 2025.