BOSTON – A Guatemalan national has been brought to justice after pleading guilty to a serious crime.
Jose De Leon Ventura, 30, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful reentry of a deported alien before U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani, who scheduled sentencing for July 14, 2025.
De Leon Ventura was arrested on April 23, 2025 and has remained in custody since. The charge of unlawful reentry of a deported alien provides for a sentence of up to two years in prison, one year of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000.
The defendant is subject to deportation proceedings upon completion of any sentenced imposed. United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Patricia H. Hyde, Field Office Director, Boston, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations made the announcement today.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Lyons is prosecuting the case. De Leon Ventura was previously removed from the United States in December 2019, after being arrested by U.S. Border Patrol in Yuma, Ariz.
Sometime after his removal, De Leon Ventura unlawfully reentered the United States. Federal authorities became aware of De Leon Ventura’s presence in the United States following his arrest in August 2023 by state authorities for operating under the influence of liquor and operating after a suspended license.
The serious charges against De Leon Ventura highlight the importance of enforcing our nation’s immigration laws. The public can expect the full weight of the law to be brought against those who commit serious crimes such as this.
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Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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