Victor Rios-Merlin, 41, a Mexican citizen, has been sentenced for entering the United States after removal, in a federal court in Bangor, Maine.
According to official records, Rios-Merlin was arrested by U.S. Border Patrol agents in Caribou on March 3, 2020, after they stopped the vehicle he was a passenger in. Immigration records revealed that he had been removed from the U.S. in November 2016.
Following his guilty plea, U.S. District Judge Lance E. Walker sentenced Rios-Merlin to time served, which amounts to over two months in federal custody.
The U.S. Border Patrol led the investigation into the case, working tirelessly to bring Rios-Merlin to justice.
Rios-Merlin’s conviction serves as a reminder of the consequences of re-entering the country after removal.
U.S. Attorney Halsey B. Frank emphasized the importance of upholding immigration laws and ensuring that those who violate them face the consequences.
The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to maintain the integrity of the U.S. border and uphold the rule of law.
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Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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