Jorge Hernandez, 36, of Newark, New Jersey, was sentenced today to 30 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and illegal reentry into the United States after removal.
According to court documents, Hernandez was arrested on February 10, 2024, and charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine and illegal reentry into the United States after being removed. Hernandez was previously removed from the United States in 2019 and was prohibited from reentering the country for five years.
U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Hall imposed the sentence after Hernandez pleaded guilty to the charges. Hernandez was also ordered to forfeit $5,000 in proceeds derived from the sale of cocaine.
“This sentence demonstrates the serious consequences of engaging in narcotics trafficking and violating our nation’s immigration laws,” said U.S. Attorney [Name]. “We will continue to work tirelessly to protect our communities from these types of crimes.”
The investigation was conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in Newark, New Jersey.
Assistant U.S. Attorney [Name] prosecuted the case for the Department of Justice.
The Newark man’s sentence is a stark reminder of the gravity of these offenses and the importance of enforcing our nation’s laws.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Immigration Crimes
- Source: Official Source â†â€â€ÂÂ
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