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A Guatemalan man, Jose Francisco Santizo-Perez, 42, has been sentenced to 16 months in federal prison for his third conviction of illegal reentry by a removed alien. The sentence comes after he pleaded guilty to the crime, which occurred in Okaloosa County, Florida, in January 2026. Santizo-Perez, also known as Jose Mynor Castillo Lazaro, has been deported from the United States four times and has twice been convicted of illegal reentry in 2018 and 2020.
Santizo-Perez’s history of illegal reentry demonstrates his disregard for the laws of the United States, according to U.S. Attorney John P. Heekin. Heekin stated that his office will continue to aggressively prosecute individuals who violate the nation’s immigration laws. The case was investigated by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Alicia H. Forbes.
The sentence highlights the persistent issues associated with criminal illegal aliens who continually break immigration laws. ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Miami acting Field Office Director Kelei Walker stated that the conviction demonstrates ICE’s dedication to upholding the law and safeguarding communities from individuals who ignore the legal process.
The case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the government to combat illegal immigration. Santizo-Perez’s sentence serves as a warning to others who would attempt to illegally reenter the United States after being deported.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Organized Crime
- Defendant: Florida
- Location: US
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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