Honduran National Indicted for Reentry of Deported Alien

According to court documents, HERNANDEZ- PEREZ, an illegal alien, was found in St. Bernard Parish on or around October 21, 2024.  He had previously been deported to Honduras on June 13, 2019.

If convicted, HERNANDEZ-PEREZ faces up to two years of imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, up to three years of supervised release, and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.

U.S. Attorney Evans reiterated that an indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

U.S. Attorney Evans praised the work of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection in investigating this matter.  Assistant United States Attorney Spiro G. Latsis of the General Crimes Unit oversees the prosecution.