Guatemalan National Charged With Illegal Reentry After Being Deported

Monday, April 7, 2025, 5:00 P.M. ET. 2 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News, 

HARRISBURG, NJ.- On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, a Federal Grand Jury for the Middle District of Pennsylvania returned an indictment charging Sabino Lemus-Carias, 39, a Guatemalan national illegally residing in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, with Illegal Reentry into the United States by a Previously Deported Alien.

     According to Acting U.S. Attorney John C. Gurganus and charging information unsealed in the indictment, alleges that Lemus-Carias was previously removed from the United States on May 15, 2006, through Brownsville, Texas. It is further alleged that Lemus-Carias was subsequently found in the United States on March 26, 2025, in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, without first obtaining permission or legal authorization to enter the country.

Lemus-Carias Faces Up To Two Years In Federal Prison

     If convicted on the charge, Lemus-Carias faces up to two years in federal prison, a term of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. At sentencing, upon a finding of guilt, a U.S. District Court Judge will determine the term of imprisonment based on the seriousness of the offense and Lemus-Carias’ prior criminal history. Upon completion of any imposed term of imprisonment, Lemus-Carias will face immediate deportation proceedings and be removed from the United States.

     This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative launched by the U.S. Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations, and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.

“The rules of the court require us to include a statement that states: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.”