Illegal Immigrant Caught, Charged in Western New York
BUFFALO, N.Y. – A Mexican man has been caught and charged with violating US immigration laws. Jorge Alfredo Martinez Sanchez, 50, was found in Erie County, NY after being physically removed from the United States in 2017.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Martinez Sanchez was removed from the country in October 2017, but was found in Erie County, NY on July 27, 2025. He was encountered by United States Border Patrol and did not have any documents allowing him to be legally present in the United States.
On July 27, 2025, Martinez Sanchez pleaded guilty to illegal re-entry of a removed alien in front of U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. He was then sentenced to time served and turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the guilty plea, stating that the case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.
The investigation was led by U.S. Border Patrol, under the direction of Patrol Agent-in-Charge David Banks. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael J. Smith handled the case.
Martinez Sanchez’s case is a reminder of the importance of enforcing immigration laws and protecting our communities from those who break them. His guilty plea and sentencing are a result of the tireless efforts of law enforcement and prosecution to keep our country safe.
Mandatory Facts:
1. Defendant’s name: Jorge Alfredo Martinez Sanchez
2. Exact criminal charges: Illegal re-entry of a removed alien
3. City and state: Buffalo, NY
4. Exact date: July 27, 2025
5. Sentence: Time served
6. No dollar amounts applicable
Related Federal Cases
- Giustra, Harboring Illegal Aliens, New York 1995 · New York
- Anderson, Illegal Entry, Minnesota 2007 · New York
- Ashford, Illegal Entry, Indiana 2013 · Kansas
- Bruce Johnson, Immigration Fraud, New York 1995 · New York
- Taylor, Immigration Fraud, New York 2013 · New York
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Immigration Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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