PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A Honduran national is facing federal charges after allegedly flouting a deportation order and sneaking back into the United States. The indictment, handed down January 2nd, paints a picture of a deliberate disregard for federal law.
Alex Omar Colindres-Ortiz, formerly of Choluteca, Honduras, is the sole defendant named in the indictment. Federal prosecutors allege that Colindres-Ortiz was previously removed from the United States on September 3, 2010. He was discovered in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, on December 5, 2012, without any legal authorization to be back on U.S. soil.
United States Attorney David J. Hickton’s office is prosecuting the case, aiming to hold Colindres-Ortiz accountable for the alleged violation of federal immigration laws. The charges carry a potential maximum sentence of two years imprisonment, alongside a hefty fine of $250,000, or a combination of both.
Assistant United States Attorney Shardul S. Desai is leading the prosecution. Sentencing, however, will be determined based on the specifics of the offense and any prior criminal history Colindres-Ortiz may have. The Federal Sentencing Guidelines will be a key factor in the judge’s decision.
The investigation that led to the indictment was conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), highlighting the agency’s ongoing efforts to enforce immigration laws and track individuals who have been previously deported. ICE agents located Colindres-Ortiz in Lawrence County, initiating the legal process that culminated in the federal indictment.
It’s crucial to remember that an indictment represents an accusation, not a conviction. Colindres-Ortiz is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on any further developments.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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