Native Of El Salvador Charged With Illegal Reentry

Carlos I. Cruz-Aguilar, a/k/a “Carlos I. Cruz,” 42, of Philadelphia, PA, was charged today by Indictment with illegal reentry after deportation, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger.  The indictment alleges that on or about February 7, 2014, Cruz-Aguilar, an alien, and native and citizen of El Salvador, was found in the United States after having been deported from the United States on or about September 22, 2004.

If convicted the defendant faces a maximum possible sentence of 20 years.

The case was investigated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (“ERO”), and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Terri Marinari.

An Indictment is an accusation.  A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Click here to view the indictment.

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