Raleigh
Eight individuals from Honduras and Mexico have been indicted on immigration violations in North Carolina. The charges come after a federal grand jury in Raleigh returned indictments charging Oscar Armando Arias, 42, of Honduras, Juan Antonio Hernandez-Ramirez, 27, of Mexico, Bernardino Patlan-Gonzalez, 35, of Mexico, Osman Samir Alvarez-Guity, 31, of Honduras, Jesus Felix-Reyes, 36, of Mexico, Jesus Antonio Millan-Rascon, 33, of Mexico, Juan Gallardo-Mejia, 52, of Mexico, and Alvaro Vera-Delgadillo, 34, of Mexico.
The indictment alleges that Hernandez-Ramirez and Patlan-Gonzalez have been previously deported on two and four occasions, respectively. If convicted, they face maximum penalties of two years’ imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, and a term of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.
Alvarez-Guity, Felix-Reyes, and Millan-Rascon are alleged to have been previously deported on three, six, and seven occasions, respectively, and having been previously convicted of a felony. Therefore, if convicted, they face a maximum imprisonment term of ten years. Arias is alleged to have been previously deported after having been convicted of a felony (trafficking in cocaine). Therefore, if convicted, he also faces a maximum imprisonment term of ten years.
Gallardo-Mejia is alleged to have been previously deported twice after having been convicted of an aggravated felony (possession of marijuana for sale). Therefore, if convicted, he faces a maximum imprisonment term of twenty years.
Alvaro Vera-Delgadillo is also charged with possession of a firearm by an alien illegally in the United States. If convicted, he faces maximum penalties of ten years’ imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, and a term of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.
The charges and allegations contained in the indictments are merely accusations. The defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
The cases are being investigated by the Department of Homeland Security, specifically, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations, and Homeland Security Investigations.
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Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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