Kevin D.M. Hunter, Reentry of Removed Alien, Indiana 2024

HAMMOND, INDIANA – A Jamaican Citizen Sentenced to Time Served

Kevin D.M. Hunter, a 54-year-old citizen of Jamaica and resident of Chicago, Illinois, was sentenced to time served by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon after pleading guilty to felony Reentry of Removed Alien.

According to court documents, Hunter has a previous felony conviction for Aggravated Fleeing or Attempt to Elude a Peace officer, Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Deliver in Cook County, Illinois, and was removed from the United States in 2018.

Hunter was arrested on October 3, 2024 and has been detained since then. He was sentenced to time served, followed by 3 years of supervised release and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment.

The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations with assistance from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations, and the Gary, Indiana Police Department. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Emily Morgan.

Kevin D.M. Hunter’s return to the United States and subsequent arrest highlights the ongoing efforts to combat illegal reentry and immigration-related crimes in the region.

The sentencing of Kevin D.M. Hunter serves as a reminder of the consequences of violating U.S. immigration laws and the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions.

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