Pedro Mendez-Zavala, Illegal Reentry After Deportation, Pennsylvania 2017

Avondale, PA Man Faces Up to 10 Years in Prison for Illegal Reentry After Deportation

Pedro Mendez-Zavala, a/k/a 'Pedro Zavala Mendez,' a/k/a 'Luis Medina Bedolla,' of Avondale, Pennsylvania, has been charged with illegal reentry after deportation.

The indictment alleges that on or about February 22, 2017, Mendez-Zavala, an alien, and native and citizen of Mexico, was found in the United States after having been deported from the United States on or about April 18, 1998, April 10, 2013, and December 21, 2014.

According to Acting United States Attorney Louis D. Lappen, Mendez-Zavala's illegal reentry into the United States is a serious offense that poses a significant threat to national security and public safety.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations ('ERO'), investigated the case, and Assistant United States Attorney Kevin Jayne is prosecuting the matter.

An indictment is an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

If convicted, Pedro Mendez-Zavala faces a maximum possible sentence of ten years in prison.

In light of this serious offense, the community is advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa/pr/avondale-pa-man-charged-illegal-reentry-after-deportation