MAURICIO SANTOS-RIVERA, Illegal Reentry, Louisiana 2021

New Orleans, Louisiana - In a shocking turn of events, a Honduran national has been found guilty of illegal reentry, a serious crime that carries severe penalties.

MAURICIO SANTOS-RIVERA, a 34-year-old citizen of Honduras, was sentenced to time served and one year of supervised release after imprisonment, according to a recent announcement by U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.

According to the bill of information, MAURICIO SANTOS-RIVERA was encountered in the United States on or about January 5, 2021, after having been previously removed therefrom on or about November 21, 2005.

The illegal reentry charge against MAURICIO SANTOS-RIVERA is a serious offense that carries a maximum penalty of up to 2 years in prison. U.S. Attorney Evans praised the work of the United States Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement in investigating this matter.

Assistant United States Attorney Irene González is in charge of the prosecution. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding our nation's immigration laws and the severe consequences that come with violating them.

Residents of New Orleans and surrounding areas are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. We will continue to monitor this situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.

As a community, we must work together to ensure that our borders are secure and that those who seek to circumvent our laws are held accountable.

For more information on this case, please refer to the official announcement by U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edla/pr/honduran-national-pleads-guilty-illegal-reentry-25