3 sentenced in Douglas burglary ring

MINDEN " Three men were sentenced this month in Douglas County in connection with a burglary ring broken up by authorities in October.

Didier Moguel, 23, was sentenced to two to six years in prison after admitting he took part in four burglaries. Moguel will likely face deportation once he has completed his prison sentence.

Ricky Barrios, 19, was sentenced to 13 months to four years in prison.

A third defendant, Zeth Moguel, 18, received nine months in the Douglas County Jail on one count of possession of stolen property. He received credit for 70 days time served.

All three denied knowing the whereabouts of some items that were not recovered, including a computer, jewelry and a Korean War trophy.

Douglas County Gang Intelligence Officer Greg Rooney said only three of nine firearms taken in the burglaries were tracked down.

Victims from three of the burglaries, who were neighbors of the men, testified in court at sentencing.

"If they truly had remorse, how do they not know where the things they stole are?" one victim asked during the hearing.

The neighbors agreed that prison time was in order for the two convicted burglars and one suggested that they be sent to Iraq or Afghanistan as punishment, a statement that drew applause.