Alien Smugglers Caught in West Virginia

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – In a shocking turn of events, two Mexican nationals have been caught reentering the United States after being removed multiple times.

Juan Mendez-Patishtan, 34, and Filberto Reyes-Vazquez, 49, each pled guilty to one count of “Reentry of a Removed Alien.” Mendez-Patishtan admitted to reentering the US illegally after being removed six separate times from 2010 to 2016. Reyes-Vazquez is accused of reentering the US illegally after being removed in May 2016. The men were found in Harrison County in April 2018.

According to court documents, Mendez-Patishtan faces up to two years incarceration and a fine of up to $250,000. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

In a surprising twist, Reyes-Vazquez was sentenced to time served and one year supervised release.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Traci M. Cook is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement investigated.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided over the plea hearings, while Senior U.S. District Judge Irene M. Keeley presided over the sentencing.

The case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of breaking immigration laws. Grimy Times will continue to follow this developing story and provide updates as more information becomes available.

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