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Defendant Accused of Unlawful Reentry in Massachusetts
BOSTON – In a shocking turn of events, Reymond Arias Valdez, a 26-year-old Dominican national, has been convicted and sentenced for unlawful re-entry into the United States.
Arias Valdez, who previously resided in Providence, Rhode Island, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful re-entry of a deported alien during a videoconference hearing before U.S. Senior District Court Judge George A. O’Toole Jr. in Boston.
The defendant was sentenced to time served and one year of supervised release. Unfortunately, Arias Valdez will be subject to a deportation.
According to the investigation, Arias Valdez was first arrested in Norwood in December 2018 for fentanyl trafficking. He was subsequently deported to the Dominican Republic in April 2019.
However, in a brazen move, Arias Valdez re-entered the United States and was arrested in Wrentham in September 2019 on charges of distributing heroin/fentanyl. A fingerprint analysis confirmed that Arias Valdez, the person arrested in Wrentham, was the same individual who had previously been arrested and removed.
U.S. Attorney Andrew E. Lelling and Todd Lyons, Acting Field Office Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), New England Field Office, made the announcement today.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Abely, Deputy Chief of Lelling’s Major Crimes Unit, prosecuted the case.
Reymond Arias Valdez’s actions are a clear reminder of the dangers of re-entering the United States after being deported. It’s a crime that carries severe consequences, and one that should serve as a warning to others who may be considering similar actions.
The case highlights the importance of immigration enforcement and the need for stricter penalties for those who attempt to re-enter the country illegally.
Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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