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El Centro Sector Border Patrol Arrests Lead to Prosecution and Conviction for Eight Illegal Immigrants

Release Date
Tue, 04/23/2013

IMPERIAL VALLEY, CALIF.—El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents' recent arrests have led to the successful conviction and sentencing of eight illegal immigrants, all individuals with prior convictions for other crime(s).

The apprehensions took place earlier this year near the border cities of Calexico, El Centro, and Indio. The illegal immigrants, many of which have extensive criminal histories, were presented for prosecution on federal criminal charges.

GUEVARA-Hernandez, GonzaloSentenced 15 months in federal prison
FLORES-Martinez, TomasSentenced 51 months in federal prison
CASTRO-Soto, FidelSentenced 33 months in federal prison
ALCANTAR-Baca, SalvadorSentenced 27 months in federal prison
MARTINEZ-Guerrero, RaulSentenced 18 months in federal prison
DOMINGUEZ-Romero, DomingoSentenced 48 months in federal prison
MAYORGA, CarlosSentenced 27 months in federal prison
OLIVERA-Ruelas, MartinSentenced 30 months in federal prison

The illegal immigrants will be deported to their country of origin after serving their prison sentences.

The El Centro Sector's Community Awareness Campaign is a simple and effective program to raise public awareness on the indicators of crime and other threats. We encourage public and private sector employees to remain vigilant and play a key role in keeping our country safe. Please report any suspicious activity to the Border Community Threat Hotline at (800) 901-2003.

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021