Omaha, NE – Adrian Barron-Valdez, a 47-year-old Mexican national, was sentenced to 21 months in prison for reentering the country after an aggravated felony conviction. The sentence was handed down by Chief United States District Court Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska.
Barron-Valdez was convicted of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine on June 10, 2013, in the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska. Despite this conviction, Barron-Valdez attempted to reenter the United States, which is a serious offense.
According to court documents, Barron-Valdez was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on December 7, 2024, following his arrest on state charges in Omaha. He was released to ICE on December 26, 2024, after posting bond. ICE subsequently transported Barron-Valdez to the immigration office in Omaha for processing.
Further investigation revealed that Barron-Valdez had previously been issued a removal order on December 18, 2004, and had been physically removed from the United States to Mexico six times, first on January 12, 2005, and most recently on November 3, 2021.
Barron-Valdez will begin a 3-year term of supervised release after his release from prison. This sentence serves as a reminder that reentering the country after an aggravated felony conviction is a serious offense with severe consequences.
The case was investigated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This is a clear example of the importance of immigration enforcement and the need for those who have been removed from the country to respect the law and stay out.
U.S. Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced the sentence, stating that Barron-Valdez’s actions demonstrate a blatant disregard for the law and the consequences of his actions. This sentence sends a clear message that reentering the country after an aggravated felony conviction will be met with severe penalties.
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Key Facts
- State: Nebraska
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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