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Rogelio Hernandez-Olivares, a 45-year-old Mexican national, was caught reentering the US illegally in Rocker, Montana, on January 20, 2026, after being removed three times before. Hernandez-Olivares initially gave authorities a false name but eventually admitted to being in the country without permission. This incident occurred during a traffic stop by Border Patrol agents. Hernandez-Olivares had been removed from the US once in 2009 and twice in 2025, in March and October.
Hernandez-Olivares pleaded guilty to one count of illegal reentry into the United States in March 2026. U.S. District Judge William W. Mercer presided over the case, which was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian Lowney. The investigation was conducted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
The case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative aimed at combating illegal immigration, cartels, and transnational criminal organizations. Hernandez-Olivares was sentenced to six months in prison for his crime.
The sentencing of Hernandez-Olivares highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to address the issue of illegal reentry into the US. With the help of operations like Operation Take Back America, authorities are working to protect communities from the perpetrators of violent crime and to achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Organized Crime
- Defendant: Montana
- Location: MT
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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