An Ecuadorian national residing in Milford, Massachusetts, has been charged with illegally reentering the United States after deportation, federal authorities announced on July 31. Luis Rolando Clavijo Tacuri, 32, faces one count of unlawful reentry of a deported alien and remains in federal custody following his initial appearance in Boston federal court.
According to court filings, Tacuri was first encountered by immigration officials in October 2015 while incarcerated on charges of operating under the influence in Holliston. At that time, it was his third offense for operating under the influence. Authorities allege that Tacuri was subsequently placed into removal proceedings and deported to Ecuador in December 2016. Sometime after his removal, he allegedly returned to the United States without authorization. On May 27, 2024, Tacuri was again arrested in Milford for allegedly operating under the influence.
The charge carries a maximum sentence of up to two years in prison, one year of supervised release, and a fine up to $250,000. Upon completion of any imposed sentence, Tacuri is subject to deportation. Sentences are determined by a federal district court judge based on U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and applicable statutes.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley; Jeff Grimming, Acting Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations for New England; and David T. Wesling, Acting Field Office Director for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations in Boston made the announcement regarding the case’s prosecution by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brendan O’Shea from the Worcester Branch Office.
“The details contained in the charging documents are allegations,” officials said. “The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.” The U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts serves all residents statewide through enforcement of federal laws—including prosecutions related to national security threats and civil rights violations—and advances community initiatives such as civil rights protections and violence prevention programs, according to the official website.