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Martinez man sentenced to 100 months in prison for traffic stop charges police allegedly found guns, launchers, child pornography, meth and heroin

OAKLAND — A Martinez man was sentenced to 100 months in federal prison in connection with an investigation that led to the discovery of various weapons, ammunition, drugs and child pornography, court records show.

Michael DeHaydu, 30, was sentenced last month to more than eight years in prison by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White. but authorities linked him to several crimes that prosecutors argued justified lengthy prison terms.

On June 23, 2021, Contra Costa Sheriff’s Patrol pulled over Dehajdu to conduct a parole search for the vehicle. According to court records, inside was an unregistered semi-automatic pistol, 90 grams of methamphetamine, 20 grams of heroin, two silencers, other firearms, a flared grenade, a grenade, and a 37mm launcher capable of firing less lethal ammunition. was included.

Police found a video on his cell phone of a prepubescent girl being sexually abused. DeHaydu allegedly told officers she gave two explanations. But when he took a closer look at the phone, he also found nine child pornographic videos, prosecutors said.

Prosecutors argued for a shorter 92-month sentence than White imposed. The defense sought three years in prison. DeHaydu’s attorney, Joanna Sheridan, claimed DeHaydu had a “horrible” childhood, including a stint as a teenager in an abusive boarding school for troubled youth. bottom.

“There was no therapist or counselor to help him with his behavior. Instead, he was confined to a wooden box without proper clothing for days at a time. It was cold,” Sheridan wrote in his sentencing memo. “He was shivering, rolling in a ball, trying to warm himself up in the confined space.”

Sheridan wrote that DeHaydu sought drug counseling in recent years, attended college, and that his life was generally on a good track until he was arrested.

“Mr. Dehaydu understands the seriousness of his actions in this case and is deeply regretful and ashamed to have committed a crime and caused damage to the community and family,” Sheridan said. I am writing.

White’s sentencing order recommends that the Bureau of Prisons give him access to a drug treatment program.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/02/19/martinez-man-gets-100-months-in-prison-for-traffic-stop-where-cops-allegedly-found-guns-launcher-child-porn-meth-heroin/ Martinez man sentenced to 100 months in prison for traffic stop charges police allegedly found guns, launchers, child pornography, meth and heroin

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