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Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Offender Registration Violation
Anthony F. Romero, Jr., 37, of Albuquerque, N.M., pleaded guilty to violating the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) in federal court. Romero was arrested on May 26, 2015, on an indictment charging him with violating SORNA.
SORNA requires that a convicted sex offender register in each jurisdiction where the offender resides, where the offender is employed, or where the offender is a student, and that the sex offender maintain current registrations. Romero admitted that his last registration as a sex offender was on Nov. 20, 2014, and that at the time of his arrest on May 26, 2015, he had not renewed nor attempted to renew his registration.
At sentencing, Romero faces a statutory maximum penalty of ten years in federal prison followed by a minimum of five years of supervised release. Romero will also be required to register as a sex offender following his term of incarceration. Romero remains in custody pending a sentencing hearing which has yet to be scheduled.
This case was investigated by the U.S. Marshals Service and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Raquel Ruiz-Velez.
Romero, a resident of Albuquerque, faces serious consequences for his failure to comply with the requirements of SORNA. His guilty plea is a significant step towards accountability and will help to ensure public safety. The U.S. Marshals Service and the U.S. Attorney’s Office continue to work together to protect the community from sex offenders who fail to register.
The case number for this matter is [unknown].
Romero’s exact date of arrest was May 26, 2015, and his last registration as a sex offender was on Nov. 20, 2014.
Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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