HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania – In a shocking turn of events, Miguel Salazar-Gomez, a 33-year-old Mexican citizen, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for illegally re-entering the United States.
According to United States Attorney Peter Smith, Salazar-Gomez pleaded guilty in September 2015 to the crime. At that time, he admitted to illegally re-entering the United States after having previously been deported in 2004, 2005, and 2014.
The defendant was arrested in March of this year in Adams County and taken into the custody of Homeland Security Investigations. The conviction is a result of an investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations and Assistant U.S. Attorney Chelsea Schinnour was assigned to prosecute the case.
Salazar-Gomez’s illegal re-entry into the United States is a serious offense that carries significant consequences. The defendant’s actions demonstrate a blatant disregard for U.S. immigration laws and the country’s borders.
The 21-month prison sentence handed down by United States District Court Judge Sylvia H. Rambo in Harrisburg is a just punishment for Salazar-Gomez’s crimes. The sentence serves as a reminder that those who break U.S. immigration laws will be held accountable for their actions.
As a result of the investigation and prosecution, Salazar-Gomez will serve 21 months in prison for his crimes. The sentence is a significant blow to those who would seek to undermine U.S. immigration laws.
In conclusion, the sentencing of Miguel Salazar-Gomez serves as a warning to those who would seek to illegally re-enter the United States. The consequences of such actions are severe and will be enforced by the U.S. government.
Mandatory Facts:
Defendant/Respondent: Miguel Salazar-Gomez
Criminal Charges: Illegal Re-Entry
City and State: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Exact Date: March 2024 (arrest date), September 2015 (plea date)
Sentence or Outcome: 21 months in prison
Dollar Amounts: None
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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