Illegal immigrants arrested for re-entering U.S. (Chambersburg Public Opinion)

Illegal immigrants arrested for re-entering U.S.
From staff reports

A pair of men residing in Central Pennsylvania were charged this week in separate indictments for illegal re-entry into the United States.

The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigrations and Customs Enforcement announced Wednesday two men were apprehended in Franklin and Cumberland counties.

According to United States Attorney Peter J. Smith, Elias Jimenez-Lopez, 21, of Guatemala, was charged in a one-count indictment of being in the U.S. illegally.

The indictment alleges that Jimez-Lopez, an alien who was previously arrested and deported from the U.S. in June 2006, did knowingly and unlawfully re-enter the U.S. and was apprehended in Franklin County.

Honorio Torres-Gallosso, 27, of Mexico, also was indicted for for being in the U.S. illegally.

The indictment alleges Torres-Gallosso, an alien who had been arrested and deported from the U.S. in August 2009, did knowingly and unlawfully re-enter the U.S. and was apprehended in Cumberland County.

If convicted, both men face a maximum sentence of up to two years prison and a $250,000 fine.

Investigations were conducted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and are being prosecuted by Special Assistant United State Attorney Brian G. McDonnell.