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Four Men Charged with Illegal Reentry in West Virginia
ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA – In a shocking turn of events, four men have been charged with illegal reentry into the United States. According to sources, Selvin Garcia-Xitumul, 21, originally from Guatemala, was allegedly discovered in May 2016 in Monongalia County, West Virginia. He was previously deported from the country.
Garcia-Xitumul is not the only one facing charges. Three other men, Wilson Ariel Garcia-Guzman, 21, originally from Guatemala, Marco May-Cucil, 27, originally from Guatemala, and Javier Vargas-Zaldivar, 32, originally from Honduras, were also allegedly discovered in the same county and were previously deported.
The men are each charged with one count of “Reentry of a Removed Alien.” This crime carries a maximum sentence of up to two years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. The actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah W. Montoro is prosecuting the cases on behalf of the government. The United States Department of Homeland Security Immigrations and Customs Enforcement is investigating.
An indictment is merely an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
The case highlights the ongoing issue of illegal reentry into the United States. The U.S. government has been cracking down on this crime, and it will be interesting to see how this case unfolds.
The exact date of the alleged offense is May 2016. The men are currently facing serious charges and could face significant penalties if convicted.
According to sources, the men are being held without bail.
In a statement, Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah W. Montoro said, “We take these cases very seriously, and we will do everything in our power to ensure that those who break the law are held accountable.”
The case number is not available at this time.
Defendant: Selvin Garcia-Xitumul, Wilson Ariel Garcia-Guzman, Marco May-Cucil, Javier Vargas-Zaldivar
Criminal Charges: Reentry of a Removed Alien
City and State: ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA
Date: May 2016
Sentence: Up to 2 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000
Dollar Amount: $250,000
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Human Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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