Mexican Citizen Sentenced for Illegally Reentering US

MADISON, WIS. - Scott C. Blader, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Marco Roblero-Velasquez, 35, a citizen of Mexico who was living in Abbotsford, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to six months incarceration for illegally reentering the United States.  Roblero-Velasquez pleaded guilty to this charge on February 14, 2020.

Roblero-Velasquez was arrested in Lincoln County, Wisconsin on December 8, 2019 for third offense operating under the influence, operating a motor vehicle while revoked, and possession of THC.  Prior to this most recent offense, Roblero-Velasquez had been returned to the country of Mexico on five prior occasions.

The charge against Roblero-Velasquez was the result of an investigation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.  The prosecution of the case has been handled by U.S. Attorney Scott C. Blader.