WACO, Texas – A Venezuelan national has been sentenced to time served in a federal court in Waco after pleading guilty to immigration violations. Jarrison Bladovino-Melano, also known as Jarrison Jovanniy Melano and Yabanni Merlano, faced charges of failure to notify of an address change and failure to carry his alien registration on his person.
Bladovino-Melano was initially arrested in Belton for possession of marijuana. Further investigation revealed that he had been paroled into the United States by the U.S. Border Patrol in September 2022, with instructions to travel to New York. Instead, he was found living in Aurora, Colorado, and later in Belton.
The defendant was transferred into Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody on July 17 after being encountered by the Frederick Police Department. He pleaded guilty on July 18 before U.S. Magistrate Judge Derek T. Gilliland. Bladovino-Melano remains in ICE custody for further processing.
U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons announced the sentencing, which is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative targeting illegal immigration and criminal organizations. Assistant U.S. Attorney Greg Gloff prosecuted the case.
ICE conducted the investigation into Bladovino-Melano’s immigration violations. The case highlights the ongoing efforts to repel illegal immigration, eliminate cartels, and protect communities from violent crime.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Public Corruption|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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