NEW ORLEANS – A notorious Honduran national, Alvaro Luis Alcerro-Banegas, has been brought to justice after being sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for re-entry of a removed alien, in violation of Title 8, United States Code, Sections 1326(a) and (b)(1).
According to court documents, Alvaro Luis Alcerro-Banegas, age 39, reentered the United States after being previously deported on September 2, 2022.
On March 2, 2024, Alvaro Luis Alcerro-Banegas came to the attention of Immigration and Customs Enforcement after his arrest by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Previously, on January 18, 2017, Alvaro Luis Alcerro-Banegas had been found guilty of illegal re-entry after deportation by the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, and was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison.
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson praised the work of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office in investigating this matter.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Carter K.D. Guice, Jr. of the General Crimes Unit is in charge of the prosecution.
In this case, Alvaro Luis Alcerro-Banegas, a Honduran national, has been held accountable for his actions, and the people of New Orleans can rest assured that justice has been served.
Key Facts:
– Defendant: Alvaro Luis Alcerro-Banegas
– Exact Criminal Charges: Re-entry of a removed alien, in violation of Title 8, United States Code, Sections 1326(a) and (b)(1)
– City and State: New Orleans, Louisiana
– Exact Date: March 18, 2025 (sentencing date)
– Sentence: 46 months in federal prison
– Previous Conviction: January 18, 2017 (found guilty of illegal re-entry after deportation)
– Previous Sentence: 18 months in federal prison
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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