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Fifteen Indicted in Nebraska Grand Jury
A federal grand jury in Nebraska has returned 15 indictments against 15 defendants, charging them with various crimes. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the indictments allege that the defendants committed offenses including illegal reentry into the United States, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm by a felon.
Among those indicted is Ruben Arredondo-Diaz, a 50-year-old man who is charged with illegal reentry into the United States on or about December 26, 2015. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 20 years imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, a 3-year term of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.
Another defendant, Martha Carmen Bazan-Herrera, a 42-year-old woman from Fremont, is also charged with illegal reentry into the United States on or about December 17, 2015. She faces a maximum penalty of 2 years imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, a 1-year term of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.
Additionally, Alberto Angel Coronel, a 25-year-old man from Coachella, California, is charged with possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture containing methamphetamine on or about December 3, 2015. This offense carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment, a $10,000,000 fine, a 5-year term of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.
Other defendants include Kayne Farquharson, a 31-year-old man from Omaha, who is charged with making a false statement in an application for a passport, using a means of identification of another person to apply for a passport, and misusing a social security number. These offenses carry maximum penalties ranging from 2 to 10 years imprisonment, fines up to $250,000, and supervised release terms.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office warns that the indictments are merely accusations, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. The cases will now proceed to federal court for further proceedings.
The indictments are a result of ongoing investigations by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. The U.S. Attorney’s Office commends the efforts of these agencies and pledges to continue working to bring those who commit crimes to justice.
Key Facts
- State: Nebraska
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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