Mexico Native Charged With Illegal Reentry After 2nd Deportation

SCRANTON – Illegal Reentry Case Rocks Luzerne County

A 46-year-old Mexico native has been charged with a serious crime that’s all too common in these United States: illegal reentry.

Gustavo Nabor Tolentino Cortes, a 46-year-old man from Mexico, was indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury for illegal reentry into the United States by a previously deported alien, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

The indictment alleges that Tolentino Cortes was previously removed from the United States on January 24, 2018.

The indictment further alleges that Tolentino Cortes unlawfully reentered the United States without legal permission, and was subsequently discovered in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

According to United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam, “The indictment alleges that Tolentino Cortes was previously removed from the United States on January 24, 2018. The indictment further alleges that Tolentino Cortes unlawfully reentered the United States without legal permission, and was subsequently discovered in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.”

This matter was investigated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). Assistant United States Sarah R. Lloyd is prosecuting the case.

The maximum penalty under federal law for this offense is two years of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine. A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.

Indictments are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.

The US Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania is taking a tough stance on this crime, and it’s clear that they’re committed to keeping our communities safe from those who would seek to disregard our laws and border security.

Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.