Illegal alien sex offender admits to unlawfully reentering the country

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – A 34-year-old man from Pubebla, Mexico, has pleaded guilty to illegally reentry into the United States after removal, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

According to court records, Fidel Ramirez-Mancilla has a conviction for the aggravated felony of sex penetration with force. He was previously removed from the United States in December 2011 with no permission to return. However, authorities encountered him again May 19 north of the Rio Grande River.  

U.S. District Judge Rolando Olvera will impose sentencing Sept. 17. At that time, Ramirez-Mancilla faces up to 20 years in prison and a potential fine of up to $250,000.

He has been and will remain in custody pending sentencing.

Customs and Border Protection conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Angel Castro is prosecuting the case.

This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces and Project Safe Neighborhood.