Jason M. Frierson U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada
A Mexican national with a history of multiple felony convictions and prior deportations appeared in court this week to face charges related to illegal reentry into the United States.
Ulian Ohye-Michiko, 48, is charged with one count of being a deported alien found in the United States. His preliminary hearing is set for February 9, 2026, before United States Magistrate Judge Brenda N. Weksler.
Court documents allege that Ohye-Michiko, who is a citizen and national of Mexico, has been deported from the U.S. on 11 occasions since 2008. Authorities state he returned illegally after his most recent removal in 2020.
Ohye-Michiko was arrested by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police on December 27, 2025, on charges including child abuse or neglect, domestic battery, making false statements to or obstructing a public officer, driving without a license, driving under the influence, and failure to provide proof of insurance. He was transferred to ICE custody in Las Vegas on January 13, 2026.
According to prosecutors, Ohye-Michiko has four previous felony convictions: aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer, possession of drug paraphernalia, and two counts for illegally returning to the U.S. following removal.
If convicted on the current charge, he faces up to ten years in prison, three years of supervised release, a $250,000 fine and a $100 special assessment. Upon completion of any sentence imposed by the court, authorities say he will be deported to Mexico for what would be his twelfth time.
“First Assistant United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada and Salt Lake City Acting Field Office Director Brian Henke made the announcement.”
The investigation was conducted by ICE’s Salt Lake City office in Las Vegas. The case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada.
Officials encourage members of the public to report crimes or suspicious activity through their tip line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or via an online form.
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