Jaime Mosqueda, a 40-year-old native of Colombia, is back in federal crosshairs after being indicted on charges of Illegal Re-Entry into the United States after Deportation, federal prosecutors announced today. The one-count indictment, handed down by a Pittsburgh federal grand jury, marks the latest chapter in a years-long run from U.S. immigration authorities.
Mosqueda, also known as Jorge Collazo, was officially removed from the United States by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on December 19, 2011, in Alexandria, Louisiana. Despite that deportation, he was found back on American soil—specifically in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania—on September 3, 2015. His reappearance triggered a swift investigation by federal and local law enforcement.
The case was built through a joint operation involving Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Allegheny County Police Department. The collaboration underscores the continued federal push to track and prosecute individuals who illegally return after being formally expelled from the country.
If convicted, Mosqueda faces a maximum sentence of twenty (20) years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both. The actual sentence, however, will be determined under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, which weigh the severity of the offense and the defendant’s prior criminal record—if any.
U.S. Attorney David J. Hickton, overseeing the Western District of Pennsylvania, confirmed the indictment and stressed that illegal re-entry is not a minor paperwork violation but a serious federal crime with severe consequences. “This is not a second chance—it’s a federal indictment,” Hickton stated. “We are holding individuals accountable when they defy lawful removal orders.”
An indictment is not a conviction. Jaime Mosqueda is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The case will proceed under federal jurisdiction, with trial dates pending. For now, the message from Pittsburgh’s federal prosecutors is clear: cross the border after deportation, and you’ll face federal time.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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