TYLER, Texas – In a stunning turn of events, a Mexican national has been charged with federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas. Rigoberto Herrera-Rodriguez, 59, an illegal resident of Rains County, stands accused of illegal reentry into the United States and being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm.
The charges stem from an incident on June 4, 2025, where Herrera-Rodriguez was found within U.S. borders, not just that, he had a firearm on him. The man had been deported to Mexico in December 2024 but returned to the United States, authorities say.
This case is a crucial part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative designed to combat illegal immigration, dismantle cartels and transnational criminal organizations, and safeguard communities from violent crime. The operation leverages resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).
Should Herrera-Rodriguez be convicted, he faces a formidable sentence of up to 15 years in federal prison and could be deported once again. The investigation into this case is being handled by the FBI, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Dustin Farahnak prosecuting the charges.
A stark reminder that a federal indictment does not equate to guilt; Herrera-Rodriguez is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The Eastern District of Texas is now grappling with this serious crime, and the public is being advised to remain vigilant as the case unfolds.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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