Javier Alva-Cuella, a 37-year-old Mexican national, has been indicted for allegedly re-entering the United States after being deported twice following a string of violent crimes in Georgia.
According to the indictment, Alva-Cuella was deported on September 23, 2019, and again on December 30, 2019, after being convicted in Muscogee County, Georgia, of aggravated assault, home invasion, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
Alva-Cuella, also known as Javier Cuellar, was arrested in Morgan County, Illinois, on February 10, 2020, and has remained in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Tanner K. Jacobs is representing the government in the prosecution, which was conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations.
Alva-Cuella faces a maximum statutory penalty of up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the charge of illegal re-entry following deportation with a prior qualifying conviction.
The public is reminded that an indictment is merely an accusation, and Alva-Cuella is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
The case is a stark reminder of the consequences of re-entering the United States after being deported, particularly for those with prior convictions for violent crimes.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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