Overview
- Devin Michael Cuellar, 29, has been sentenced to over five years in prison for squatting in a private residence in Yosemite National Park, causing extensive damage and stealing property.
- Cuelllar was found to possess a sawed-off shotgun and ammunition, which he was prohibited from having due to previous convictions for carjacking and substance possession.
- Cuellar, a known gang member and drug user, requested a sentence time served and probation, but prosecutors argued against leniency due to his history of criminal behavior.
- The National Park Service investigation was assisted by various federal and state law enforcement departments, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the California Department of Justice.
- In addition to the property damage, Cuellar was also accused of vandalizing the home with derogatory epithets, and various stolen items were found throughout the residence.