A 43-year-old Mexican man has been charged with a serious crime in Louisiana. Jose Arteaga-Centeno, a native of Mexico, was charged yesterday in a one-count indictment with illegal reentry of a removed alien, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1326(a).
According to the indictment, Arteaga-Centeno was previously removed from the United States on May 24, 2013. He was later found in the Eastern District of Louisiana on March 8, 2018, and had not received permission from the Attorney General of the United States or the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to reenter.
Arteaga-Centeno faces a maximum term of imprisonment of ten years, a fine of $250,000, three years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment fee.
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans, who announced the charges, reiterated that an indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
U.S. Attorney Evans praised the work of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency in investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorney Jon Maestri is in charge of the prosecution.
The charge against Arteaga-Centeno is merely an accusation, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty. If convicted, he will be sentenced accordingly.
The investigation was carried out by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
Defendant: Jose Arteaga-Centeno
Criminal Charge: Illegal Reentry of a Removed Alien, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1326(a)
City and State: New Orleans, Louisiana
Date: March 8, 2018
Sentence: Up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine
Dollar Amounts: $250,000 (fine), $100 (special assessment fee)
Case: US v. Arteaga-Centeno
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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