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Honduran National Sentenced To Six Years For Illegally Reentering The United States

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida

Fort Myers, Florida – United States District Judge Thomas P. Barber has sentenced Angel Antonio Trochez-Cruz (39) to six years in federal prison for illegal reentry by an aggravated felon. Trochez-Cruz pleaded guilty on January 22, 2025.

According to court records, Trochez-Cruz is a native and citizen of Honduras. He was initially removed from the United States on August 8, 2014, following his release from a state prison sentence for robbery. Trochez-Cruz subsequently reentered the United States. On December 21, 2023, federal immigration authorities encountered Trochez-Cruz after he had been arrested on state charges.

The case was investigated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Patrick L. Darcey.

Updated May 15, 2025
Topic
Immigration
Component
USAO - Florida, Middle

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