LAS VEGAS, NV – Salvador Gonzalez-Sanchez, a Mexican national with a rap sheet as long as the Nevada desert, is headed back to prison. U.S. District Judge Gloria Navarro yesterday handed down a 40-month sentence, followed by three years of supervised release, for Gonzalez-Sanchez’s latest offense: illegally reentering the United States despite being deported three times prior.
Court records paint a clear picture of a hardened criminal. Gonzalez-Sanchez was apprehended by immigration officials right here in Nevada, a state he apparently considers a revolving door. His history isn’t just about border crossings; it’s a litany of felonies. In 2010, he was convicted of being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm. In 2016, he faced charges for being a deported alien unlawfully present in the U.S. – a charge he’s now repeated. The escalation continued with a 2021 conviction for assault with a firearm on a person, and just this year, in 2023, he was implicated in a conspiracy to violate the uniform controlled substance act.
The 40-month sentence stems from a guilty plea to one count of Deported Alien Found in the United States. This isn’t his first bite at the apple for this particular crime. Gonzalez-Sanchez was previously convicted on the same charge in 2016, demonstrating a blatant disregard for U.S. immigration laws. Each deportation, it seems, is merely a temporary inconvenience for this individual.
Acting United States Attorney Sigal Chattah didn’t mince words when announcing the sentence. This case sends a clear message: repeated violations of immigration law, coupled with a history of violent and drug-related felonies, will be met with serious consequences. It’s a harsh reality, but one Chattah believes is necessary to protect the citizens of Nevada and the nation.
Following the completion of his sentence, Gonzalez-Sanchez will be deported to Mexico – for the *fourth* time. Whether this time will finally stick remains to be seen, but authorities are hoping the lengthy prison term will act as a deterrent. The investigation was led by ICE Salt Lake City’s Las Vegas Sub-Office, with prosecution handled by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada.
Grimy Times reminds the public that reporting suspicious activity is crucial. If you witness potential criminal behavior, contact the authorities by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or submitting a tip through the online form. Don’t take the law into your own hands; let the professionals handle it. This isn’t just about one man; it’s about securing the border and keeping our communities safe.
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Key Facts
- State: Nevada
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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