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Jose Arteaga-Centeno, 44, Receives 37-Month Sentence for Illegal Re-Entry
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – In a shocking display of disregard for federal law, Jose Arteaga-Centeno, a 44-year-old native of Mexico, has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for his brazen illegal re-entry into the United States.
According to court documents, Arteaga-Centeno was found in the US on March 8, 2018, despite having been previously deported from the country on May 24, 2013. Furthermore, Arteaga-Centeno has a prior felony conviction, which was logged on September 29, 2011.
U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser praised the work of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorney Jon Maestri is in charge of the prosecution.
Arteaga-Centeno’s sentence was handed down by United States District Court Judge Martin L.C. Feldman, who also ordered the defendant to pay a $15,000 fine. A three-year term of supervised release was imposed, in addition to a $100 special assessment fee.
Following the completion of his sentence, Arteaga-Centeno will be surrendered to the custody of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for removal proceedings. This case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of disregarding federal law and the importance of immigration enforcement.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana will continue to work tirelessly to bring perpetrators of immigration-related crimes to justice.
Arteaga-Centeno’s sentence is a testament to the unwavering commitment of law enforcement to protecting the integrity of our nation’s borders.
As this case demonstrates, those who attempt to circumvent federal law will be held accountable for their actions.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Public Corruption|
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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