LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Federal and state law enforcement agencies worked together to arrested nearly 81 people who were in the country illegally.
From March 10 through March 14, several federal and state law enforcement agencies participated in Operation Take Back America, coordinated out of Louisville, according to the DOJ in a release. Those agencies worked together to “repel the invasion of illegal immigration” throughout Kentucky.
A total of 81 illegal immigrants were arrested, and many were charged with illegal reentry, possession of firearms and controlled substances.
The individuals not charged criminally will be held in ICE custody, pending removal proceedings and potential deportation.
In the Western District of Kentucky, the DOJ said 18 people are facing criminal charges, and are from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Cuba, India and Palau.
“I commend the work of our federal law enforcement partners, prosecutors, and support personnel who worked tirelessly to make this operation a success,” stated U.S. Attorney Bennett. “The aggressive investigation and prosecution of those who violate immigration laws positively impacts the security of our communities and of the Nation.”
Those 18 people facing charges include:
- Moises Archaga-Garcia, 46, of Honduras, is charged with illegal reentry after being excluded or deported in July 2003. He faces a maximum of 2 years in prison.
- Luis Alberto Torres-Flores, 35, of El Salvador, is charged with illegal reentry after being deported in August 2014. He faces a maximum of 2 years in prison.
- Lorenzo Perez-Perez, 33, of Guatemala, is charged with illegal reentry after being deported in Dec. 2011 and Jan. 2016. He faces a maximum of 2 years in prison.
- Aroldo Rodriguez-Navarro, 40, of Mexico, is charged with illegal reentry after being deported in Aug. 2009 and June 2014. He faces a maximum of 2 years in prison.
- Angel David Zuniga-Baca, 35, of Honduras, is charged with illegal reentry after being deported in Nov. 2009 and April 2014 and possession of a firearm by an illegal immigrant in Jefferson County. He faces a maximum of 17 years in prison.
- Ewin Cabrera-Cabrera, 33, of Honduras, is charged with illegal reentry after being deported in April 2014 and Feb. 2013. He faces a maximum of 2 years in prison.
- Roberto Cruz-Pacheco, 34, of Mexico, is charged with illegal reentry after being deported in Dec. 2008. He faces a maximum of 2 years in prison.
- Darwin Martinez-Figueroa, 41, of Mexico, is charged with illegal reentry after being deported in May 2014 and April 2018. He faces a maximum of 2 years in prison.
- Williams Josue Rodriguez-Calix, 28, of Honduras, is charged with illegal reentry after being deported in Dec. 2018. He faces a maximum of 2 years in prison.
- Jose Rodriguez, 39, of Mexico, is charged with illegal reentry after being deported in Dec. 2011 and Feb. 2020. He faces a maximum of 2 years in prison.
- Zoiber Hernandez-Dominguez, 50, of Mexico, is charged with possession of a firearm by an illegal immigrant in Jefferson County. He faces a maximum of 15 years in prison.
- Marco Juarez-Morente, 38, of Guatemala, is charged with illegal reentry after being deported in Jan. 2006 and May 2006. He faces a maximum of 2 years in prison.
- Esteban Perez-Cristostomo, 45, of Guatemala, is charged with illegal reentry after being deported in Jan. 2010. He faces a maximum of 2 years in prison.
- Ramiro Galeana-Arzate, 28, of Mexico, is charged with illegal reentry after being deported in Dec. 2020. He faces a maximum of 2 years in prison.
- Humberto Avila-Murillo, 28, of Mexico, is charged with possession of a firearm by an illegal immigrant in Jefferson County. He faces a maximum of 15 years in prison.
- Edi Diaz-Lopez, 30, of Mexico, is charged with possession with intent to distribute meth, possession of a firearm by an illegal immigrant, and possession of a firearm to furtherance of drug trafficking. He faces a maximum of 40 years in prison.
- Alvaro Mandujano-Rodriguez, 322, of Mexico, is charged with illegal reentry after being deported in Oct. 2023 and possession of two firearms by an illegal immigrant in Jefferson County. He faces a maximum of 17 years in prison.
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