Joshua S. Levy, U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts
A Dominican national has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston on charges of unlawfully reentering the United States following deportation. The individual, identified as Luis Alberto Arias, also known as "Jose Folchrivera," is 32 years old and faces one count of unlawful reentry of a deported alien.
The indictment alleges that Arias was previously deported on February 15, 2022, and subsequently reentered the country illegally. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000. Following any sentence imposed, Arias would be subject to deportation. Sentences are determined by a federal district court judge according to U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and relevant statutes.
The announcement was made by United States Attorney Leah B. Foley alongside Patricia H. Hyde, Field Office Director for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations in Boston. Assistant U.S. Attorney David G. Tobin from the Major Crimes Unit is handling the prosecution.
It is important to note that the details within the charging documents are allegations at this stage; Arias remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
