A 36-year-old man from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for re-entering the United States after being deported.
Olvin Humberto Matute-Lopez, also known as “Humberto Lopez-Barralaga,” “Fernando Dolero-Juarez,” “Juan Carlos Matute,” “Juan Lopez,” “Humberto Lopez,” was sentenced in federal court in Florence, South Carolina, by United States District Judge Bryan Harwell, of Florence, to 15 months in federal prison with 1 year of supervised release to follow.
The evidence presented at the guilty plea hearing established that on May 13, 2017, Immigration and Customs Enforcement – Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE-ERO) Officers in Charleston, SC, discovered that Olvin Humberto Matute-Lopez, a native and citizen of Honduras, had been arrested by the Horry County Police Department for Driving Under the Influence and other traffic violations.
In 2008, Matute-Lopez was deported from the United States back to Honduras. A records check revealed that Matute-Lopez had not received permission to enter, re-enter, or remain in the United States.
The case was investigated by agents of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement – Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE-ERO) and the Horry County Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Lauren Hummel of the Florence office prosecuted the case.
Matute-Lopez’s case highlights the ongoing issue of immigration and re-entry into the United States. His sentence serves as a reminder that re-entering the country without proper authorization can have severe consequences.
The United States Attorney’s office in South Carolina has taken steps to address the issue of re-entry and immigration. This case is a testament to their commitment to upholding the law and protecting the rights of American citizens.
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Key Facts
- State: South Carolina
- Category: Human Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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