Jason O. Garcia, Harbor an Illegal Alien, New York 2019

Buffalo, NY - In a shocking case of harboring an illegal alien, Jason O. Garcia, 42, of Vaughn, Ontario, was sentenced to time served (100 days) by Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny.

Garcia was convicted of harboring an illegal alien, a crime that carries serious penalties.

According to court documents, on August 5, 2019, Garcia attempted to enter the United States in a commercial truck at the Lewiston Bridge Port of Entry. When asked if anyone else was present in the truck, Garcia stated “no.”

However, it was later discovered that a second individual was hiding in the warehouse, and the individual had a Chilean passport concealed in his pants. A records check determined the individual was refused entry into the United States under the Visa Waiver Program for failing to disclose a previous arrest in Chile.

The sentencing is the result of an investigation by Customs and Border Protection, under the direction of Director of Field Operations Rose Brophy.

Garcia's actions put the entire country at risk, and it's a reminder of the importance of following the law and reporting suspicious activity.

Defendant: Jason O. Garcia, age 42

Criminal Charges: Harboring an illegal alien

City and State: Buffalo, New York

Exact Date: August 5, 2019

Sentence or Outcome: Time served (100 days)

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdny/pr/ontario-man-sentenced-harboring-illegal-alien