Herlin Yovany Guerrero-Zelaya, a 53-year-old Honduran national residing in Gary, Indiana, was sentenced to 5 months in prison yesterday by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon following his guilty plea to felony reentry of removed alien. The sentence also includes 1 year of supervised release.
According to documents in the case, Guerrero-Zelaya boasts a criminal history that includes two prior driving under the influence convictions and multiple other driving-related offenses. He was previously removed from the United States four times: in 1999, 2015, and twice in 2017.
Acting U.S. Attorney M. Scott Proctor emphasized the severity of Guerrero-Zelaya’s offense, stating, ‘Herlin Yovany Guerrero-Zelaya illegally reentered the country after already having been removed on four separate occasions.’ Proctor also reiterated that illegal reentry is a federal crime and will be prosecuted aggressively in this District.
‘My thanks go out to the law enforcement professionals who brought this case to a just end,’ said Proctor. The investigation into Guerrero-Zelaya was led by Homeland Security Investigations, with assistance from the Lake County Sheriff’s Department. Assistant United States Attorney Emily Morgan handled the prosecution of the case.
Guerrero-Zelaya’s sentence underscores the government’s commitment to combating illegal immigration and ensuring public safety. His case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences faced by those who violate U.S. immigration laws after previous removals.
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- State: Indiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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