BOSTON – In a shocking turn of events, a notorious convicted felon has been indicted by a federal grand jury for illegally reentering the United States after having been deported on three separate occasions.
The defendant, Wilson Radhames Peguero Brea, a/k/a Jose Perez Antonio, 56, was indicted on one count of unlawful reentry of a deported alien with a prior felony conviction.
Peguero has a lengthy and disturbing criminal history, dating back to 1997, when he was convicted of drug trafficking under the alias associated with a U.S. citizen victim.
He was removed from the United States in 2005, but allegedly illegally reentered the country on multiple occasions, using numerous aliases, including those belonging to U.S. citizen victims.
In 2021, Peguero was arrested and charged with his true name in federal court for aggravated identity theft and wire fraud, for which he was convicted on January 11, 2023, and sentenced to more than two years in federal prison.
Despite being removed from the United States a third time in 2023, Peguero allegedly illegally reentered the country once again and was encountered by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials on February 5, 2026, while using a false identity document.
Peguero is currently in ICE custody, awaiting trial for the indictment of unlawful reentry by an alien with a prior aggravated felony conviction.
The charge carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Julissa Walsh of the Major Crimes Unit is prosecuting the case.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and David T. Wesling, Acting Field Office Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations in Boston made the announcement today.
The defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in the court of law.
The full details of the indictment and charges against Wilson Radhames Peguero Brea can be found in the official court documents.
The alleged crimes committed by Peguero are a stark reminder of the serious consequences of violating U.S. immigration laws and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable.
Wilson Radhames Peguero Brea, a/k/a Jose Perez Antonio, 56, is a Dominican national who has been charged with the following crimes:
1. Drug trafficking (convicted in 1997)
2. Aggravated identity theft and wire fraud (convicted on January 11, 2023)
3. Unlawful reentry of a deported alien with a prior felony conviction (indicted on February 2026)
City and State: BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Current Status: In ICE custody
Sentence: Up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000
Dollar Amounts: $250,000 fine
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Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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