A federal grand jury in the Northern District of Alabama has indicted 12 individuals for illegal reentry after deportation and three others for being an alien in possession of a firearm. This announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona, who emphasized the collaborative efforts between her office and various law enforcement agencies in addressing criminal activities involving illegal aliens.
“Ensuring the safety of our communities is our highest priority,” stated Escalona. She highlighted the joint work with federal, state, and local partners in investigating these cases.
Steven N. Schrank, special agent in charge of HSI Atlanta, which oversees Georgia and Alabama, also commented on the importance of enforcing immigration laws to uphold national security and public safety. “We will continue to use all the available resources to ensure that those who break our laws are held accountable,” he said.
The list of individuals charged with illegally reentering the United States includes Glendi Martinez-Lopez from Honduras; Anabel Cebreros, Javier Francisco Ricalde-Santos, Gustavo Neri-Soto, Gerardo Rivera-Rodriguez, Leonardo Ayala-Mejia, Francisco Bernabe-Vera, Carlos Crisostomo-Garcia, and Jesus Alberto Ortega-Suarez from Mexico; and Jose Arevalo-Carballo from El Salvador.
Additionally, Jose Miguel Martinez-Gonzalez from Mexico and Isaias Ramirez-Oliva from Honduras face charges for being aliens in possession of a firearm.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys from the Northern District of Alabama are not only prosecuting these cases but also providing ongoing training to attorneys and law enforcement personnel to enhance their ability to investigate and prosecute immigration offenses effectively.
It is important to note that an indictment contains only charges. A defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
