Man pleads guilty to drug and firearms charges; judge schedules sentencing, firearms to be disposed
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Summary
Alfred Casillas pleaded guilty in Cumberland Circuit Court to possession charges; the Commonwealth recommended a concurrent two‑year sentence on the felony drug counts plus a DUI fine, with firearms seized to be destroyed per Commonwealth practice; judge accepted plea and set sentencing for Nov. 10, with the court to scrutinize firearm issues.
Alfred Casillas appeared before the Cumberland Circuit Court on pretrial conference and entered guilty pleas to felony possession charges linked to two case numbers. The Commonwealth told the court it would recommend a two‑year sentence on each felony charge to run concurrently for a total of two years, plus a $200 fine on a DUI count; the prosecutor said that the two‑year sentence in one case would run consecutive to a separate Cumberland Circuit case for a longer aggregate term the Commonwealth described in court.
The prosecutor also described firearms seized in the case: "a black semiautomatic pistol, a 9 millimeter," plus a second pistol and an associated magazine and rounds. The Commonwealth said the firearms would be disposed of "in accordance with the common laws of Commonwealth Kentucky" and that the defendant would pay costs at the court's discretion.
The defendant confirmed he had discussed the matter with counsel and that his plea was voluntary. The judge accepted the plea for the time being, ordered a presentence investigation, and scheduled sentencing for Nov. 10. The judge said he would "closely scrutinize these firearm things," noting concern about convicted felons possessing firearms and indicating the court would examine the seized weapons during sentencing.
Speakers and attributions in this summary reflect the courtroom record from the pretrial conference.