Plant City Man Sentenced to 30 Months for Possessing a Machinegun

Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division

Fort Myers, Florida – Alex Cruz (24, Plant City) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell to 30 months in federal prison for possessing a machinegun. He pleaded guilty on March 3, 2026. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.