Corpus Christi, Texas – A disturbing trend of individuals repeatedly entering the United States illegally has come to light with the sentencing of 36-year-old Jose De Jesus Soto-Gonzalez.
Soto-Gonzalez, a citizen of Mexico, has been previously convicted of a felony for possession with intent to distribute over 100 kilograms of marijuana, serving approximately four years in prison before his removal in 2022. He illegally returned and was removed again in 2023, with authorities having previously removed him in 2008 and 2014.
On December 20, 2024, authorities encountered Soto-Gonzalez at the Border Patrol checkpoint near Falfurrias. They discovered he was a citizen of Mexico without any permission to be back in the United States. The investigation revealed he had illegally reentered the country in July 2024 near Laredo after his 2023 removal.
Soto-Gonzalez has been convicted of illegally reentering the United States and has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison. Not a U.S. citizen, he is again expected to face removal proceedings following his sentence.
In a statement, the U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei emphasized the importance of enforcing border security and preventing individuals from reentering the country after being removed. The case serves as a reminder of the consequences of illegal reentry and the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat this issue.
Soto-Gonzalez has been in custody pending transfer to a U.S. Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future. The investigation was conducted by the Border Patrol, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Ashley Martin prosecuting the case.
This story is part of our ongoing coverage of crime and justice in Texas. If you have any information about illegal reentry or other crimes, please contact us at grimytimes.com/contact.
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- State: Texas
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