Marlon Lainez-Velasquez, Alien Smuggling, New York 2021

A Newburgh man has been sentenced to 48 months in prison for his role in a brazen alien smuggling case. Marlon Lainez-Velasquez, 48, pleaded guilty to the charges after admitting to assisting in the smuggling of five Vietnamese nationals from Canada into the United States in May 2021.

According to court documents, Lainez-Velasquez traveled to the border in Burke, New York, where he helped smuggle the individuals into the country in exchange for profit. He was subsequently arrested and charged with alien smuggling.

On Wednesday, United States District Judge Mae A. D’Agostino sentenced Lainez-Velasquez to 48 months in federal prison. However, he will not serve this sentence immediately. Lainez-Velasquez must first complete an unrelated 6-year state term of imprisonment for sex abuse.

The U.S. Border Patrol, Burke Station, investigated the case, while Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey C. Stitt prosecuted the matter.

Alien smuggling is a serious crime that can have severe consequences for both the individuals involved and the communities affected. The U.S. government takes these cases very seriously and will continue to pursue those who engage in such activities.

In this case, Lainez-Velasquez’s actions not only put the lives of the Vietnamese nationals at risk but also undermined the integrity of our nation’s borders. His sentence serves as a reminder that those who engage in alien smuggling will face severe consequences.

The case serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to combat human trafficking and protect the vulnerable. As a community, it is essential that we remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

Lainez-Velasquez’s exact address is not available for publication. However, court records indicate that he is a resident of Newburgh, New York.

The exact date of Lainez-Velasquez’s sentencing was not specified in the report. However, it is believed to have occurred on an unspecified date in the past.

Lainez-Velasquez’s sentence will be served concurrently with his state term of imprisonment.

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