BOSTON – Tony Joel Salvador Umanzor, 36, a Salvadoran man living in Somerville, is facing federal prison time after admitting today to unlawfully slipping back into the United States after being deported. Umanzor pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful reentry of deported alien in federal court in Boston, bringing him one step closer to a potentially lengthy sentence.
U.S. District Court Judge Richard G. Stearns has set sentencing for October 9, 2024. Umanzor was initially indicted by a federal grand jury in May 2024 and has remained in federal custody since his May 9th court appearance. This case highlights the ongoing federal crackdown on individuals who flout immigration laws after serious criminal convictions.
The feds say Umanzor was originally removed from the U.S. on October 10, 2018, following a 2013 state conviction for trafficking oxycodone. He received a five-year and one-day prison sentence for the drug offense. After serving his time and being deported, Umanzor allegedly couldn’t stay away, illegally reentering the country sometime before being apprehended in April 2024 during a separate, unrelated state arrest.
The charge of illegal reentry subsequent to conviction of an aggravated felony carries a hefty penalty: up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000. And if that wasn’t enough, a conviction will almost certainly trigger another deportation order, to be carried out after Umanzor completes any imposed sentence. The judge will consider U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and federal statutes when determining the final punishment.
Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy, along with Todd M. Lyons, Field Office Director for Boston’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations, and Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox, jointly announced the guilty plea. This was a collaborative effort, demonstrating the combined resources dedicated to enforcing immigration and criminal laws.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Elianna J. Nuzum, from the Major Crimes Unit, is leading the prosecution. Umanzor’s case serves as a stark reminder that attempting to evade deportation after a felony conviction won’t be tolerated. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on the sentencing in October.
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Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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