Mexican National Sentenced For Illegally Reentering The United States

LAS VEGAS – A Mexican national was sentenced Monday by United States District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey for being found in the United States after previously being removed from the country.

According to court documents, Rodrigo Valdovinos-Hernandez, also known as “Rodrigo Tejada-Valdovinos” and “Rodrigo Valdovinos,” 38, is a citizen of Mexico. He was found by officials with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 25, 2023, after he was arrested by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on state charges. ICE had previously removed him from the country twice – in September 2009 and again in November 2012.

After spending about 18 months in federal custody, Valdovinos-Hernandez was sentenced to time served. This is his third felony conviction while unlawfully present in the United States, as he was previously convicted in Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County, Nevada for Attempt Burglary and Possession of a Stolen Vehicle.

Valdovinos-Hernandez pleaded guilty to one count of deported alien found in the United States.

Acting United States Attorney Sue Fahami for the District of Nevada and Salt Lake City Field Office Director Michael Bernacke made the announcement.

The ICE Salt Lake City, Las Vegas Sub-Office investigated the case; and the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada prosecuted the case.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

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