Veteran Nabbed in Sting Accused of Posing as Wounded SEAL

Veteran Nabbed in Sting Accused of Posing as Wounded SEAL
Weatherford Democrat (Texas)
by Christin Coyne
Nov 12, 2014

During a sting at a Weatherford gun store Saturday, a Navy veteran falsely claiming to be a decorated Navy SEAL officer injured in combat was arrested after lying about his service record and accepting a free gun in appreciation, according to law enforcement.

Peace officers physically stripped the suspect of the uniform he was wearing before taking him out of the store in jail clothing, according to the Parker County Sheriff's Office.

Carlos Felipe Luna-Gonzalez, 29, of Granbury, has been charged with theft, more than $1,500, less than $20,000, tampering with a government document and fraudulent or fictitious military record.

Texas Ranger Anthony Bradford received information in August 2014 that Gonzalez was portraying himself as an active-duty Navy SEAL officer, according to Bradford's probable cause affidavit.

The source reportedly provided Bradford Facebook photos showing Gonzalez wearing a white Navy uniform bearing the rank of lieutenant junior grade, a SEAL trident, jump wings and other awards.
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