WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania – A Honduran citizen, Elio Yoel Cardona-Torres, was indicted on a serious charge.
According to court documents, Elio Yoel Cardona-Torres, age 43, was encountered in Bradford County after previously being removed from the United States. The indictment alleges that Cardona-Torres had been removed from the United States on June 2, 2010, through Phoenix, Arizona.
Cardona-Torres then allegedly reentered the United States without first obtaining legal permission to do so. This case was investigated by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Removal Operations.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Robin Zenzinger is prosecuting the case. If convicted, Cardona-Torres faces a maximum penalty of 20 years and a fine.
The indictment also alleges that on or about February 22, 2025, Cardona-Torres was encountered in Bradford County after having been previously removed from the United States.
An indictment is only an allegation. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court. Elio Yoel Cardona-Torres is currently facing these serious charges.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania emphasizes the seriousness of this case and the importance of upholding the law.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Human Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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