The Region - News from Feb. 1, 1985

A military surplus dealer from Oceanside and his two sons have pleaded guilty to receiving stolen military gear from Camp Pendleton. Jerry Alexander and his sons, Jerry Jr. and Robert, entered their pleas in federal court on Jan. 7, but Assistant U.S. Atty. Pamela Naughton said they were not announced previously because the three have been assisting federal authorities in an investigation involving 65 people charged with pilfering military equipment from the Marine base. The elder Alexander could be sentenced to a maximum of 10 years in federal prison and a $100,000 fine. Prosecutors said that he has agreed to sell his businesses. Naughton said each son pleaded guilty to three misdemeanors. Each faces a $1,000 fine and up to three years in prison.