Three Convicted Felons Sentenced for Illegal Reentry After Deportation

RALEIGH, N.C. – Three Mexican nationals were sentenced for illegally reentering the United States (U.S.) after previously being deported.  At the time they were charged and sentenced in federal court, each had been previously convicted of multiple criminal offenses.

• Ezequiel Andres-Antonio, 42, was sentenced to 12 months in prison for reentering the U.S. without permission following a prior removal after an aggravated felony conviction for possession with intent to sell or deliver cocaine.  On March 14, 2025, Andres-Antonio pled guilty to illegally reentering the U.S. after removal. [Case No. 5:24-cr-00269-FL]

• Edward Nunez, 45, was sentenced to 19 months in prison for reentering the U.S. after having been removed three times after multiple felony convictions, including conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon and illegal reentry, as well as recent convictions for possession of cocaine and possession of methamphetamine. On February 3, 2025, Nunez pled guilty to the illegal reentry charge. [Case No. 7:25-cr-00011-FL]

• Martin Reyes-Hernandez, 37, was sentenced to 13 months in prison for returning to the U.S. after being removed five times following convictions for larceny-related offenses and a recent conviction for assault with a deadly weapon. On April 4, 2025, Reyes-Hernandez pled guilty to illegal reentry. [Case No. 5:25-cr-00041-FL]

Daniel P. Bubar, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, made the announcement after sentencing by U.S. District Judge Louise W. Flanagan. ICE investigated the cases, and the National Security Section of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina prosecuted the cases.

Related court documents and information can be found on the website of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina or on PACER by searching for the respective case numbers.