Fall River Man Faces Federal Re-Entry Charges

FALL RIVER, MA – Evaldo Ferreira Pinto, 51, is facing federal charges after allegedly violating deportation orders and illegally returning to the United States. The Brazilian national was indicted by a federal grand jury this week, adding another case to an already overflowing docket of immigration-related offenses.

According to court documents, Pinto was found in Fall River on August 7, 2025, despite having been previously removed from the U.S. on or about May 31, 2019. The specifics of his initial deportation remain shrouded in bureaucratic detail, but the feds are now moving to hold him accountable for the alleged violation.

Pinto was arrested on August 7, 2025, and is currently being held in federal custody. He’s been formally charged with one count of unlawful reentry of a deported alien – a serious charge that carries significant penalties. The U.S. Attorney’s Office isn’t messing around.

If convicted, Pinto faces a maximum sentence of up to 10 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. A hefty fine of up to $250,000 could also be levied. But even if the sentence is less severe, the writing’s on the wall: upon completion of any prison term, Pinto will be subject to deportation, again.

The case is being spearheaded by United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Patricia H. Hyde, Acting Field Office Director for Boston’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations. Assistant U.S. Attorney Elianna J. Nuzum, of the Criminal Division, is handling the prosecution.

It’s crucial to remember that the charges are merely allegations at this stage. Pinto is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and federal statutes will ultimately determine the final sentence, if any, handed down by the judge. Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and bring you updates as they develop.

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