Two Mexican men arrested, charged with illegal re-entry

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Jorge Luis Gonzalez-Roman, 39, And Jose Clemente Trujillo-Mejia, 42, both natives and citizens of Mexico, were arrested and charged by criminal complaint with illegal re-entry, which carries a maximum penalty of two years in prison and a fine of $250,000.

Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Brendan W. Fitzgerald, who is handling the case, stated that according to the complaints, on December 6, 2025, law enforcement conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle Gonzalez-Roman was riding in. Three occupants of the vehicle, including Gonzalez-Roman refused to provide identification or answer any questions. They were removed from the vehicle and taken into custody. Further investigation determined that Gonzalez-Roman is a native and citizen of Mexico. He was physically removed three separate times from the United States in October and November of 2008.

Also on December 6, 2025, law enforcement conducted a separate traffic stop of the vehicle Trujillo-Mejia was riding in. When questioned by law enforcement, Trujillo-Mejia initially claimed he was a United States Citizen, but claimed he did not have any identification. Law enforcement observed a Mexican Consular card clearly visible in his wallet at which time Trujillo-Mejia admitted he was illegally present in the United States. Further investigations determined that Trujillo-Mejia is a native and citizen of Mexico, who was physically removed from the United Stated in April 2003 and July 2005.

Gonzalez-Roman and Trujillo-Mejia made initial appearances before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah J. McCarthy and were detained.

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 (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.

The complaints are the result of an investigation by Customs and Border Protection U.S. Border Patrol, under the direction of Acting Chief Patrol Agent James D’Amato.

The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.   

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