Jose Arqimedes Guevera-Amaya, Re-entry of a Removed Alien, Pennsylvania 2012

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – In a shocking turn of events, Jose Arqimedes Guevera-Amaya, 30, of Altoona, Pa., has been sentenced to three months in prison for re-entering the United States after being deported.

According to court documents, Guevera-Amaya, a citizen of Mexico, was found in Blair County, Pennsylvania on Nov. 19, 2012, after being deported from the United States on Oct. 11, 2001. He had not received permission from the Attorney General of the United States or the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to re-enter the country.

The case against Guevera-Amaya was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney John J. Valkovci, Jr., on behalf of the government. U.S. Attorney David J. Hickton commended the Department of Homeland Security/Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Guevera-Amaya.

Guevera-Amaya’s sentence was imposed by United States District Judge Kim R. Gibson, who ordered the defendant to be immediately turned over to the custody of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement for deportation to Mexico.

The crime of re-entry of a removed alien is a serious offense that carries significant penalties. Guevera-Amaya’s sentence serves as a reminder that the law will be enforced and those who break it will be held accountable.

Guevera-Amaya’s case is a stark reminder of the importance of immigration laws and the consequences of violating them. It is a cautionary tale for those who would seek to re-enter the United States without proper authorization.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania will continue to work closely with law enforcement agencies to identify and prosecute individuals who break our immigration laws.

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