The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced an indictment against Daniel Martinez-Canjay, a 34-year-old from Mexico. Martinez-Canjay faces a federal charge of illegal reentry to the United States.
Acting United States Attorney John C. Gurganus indicated that the indictment stems from allegations that Martinez-Canjay was discovered in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, on or about November 13, 2024. The indictment claims Martinez-Canjay had been deported on April 24, 2019, through Hidalgo, Texas, and reentered the U.S. without legal authorization.
The investigation was conducted by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Removal Operations. Assistant U.S. Attorney David C. Williams is in charge of prosecuting the case.
The statutory maximum sentence for this offense is two years in prison, followed by a term of supervised release, and a fine. Should he be found guilty, the sentence will be determined by a judge who will take into account federal sentencing statutes and guidelines.
It is important to note that indictments are allegations, and individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
