Summer Immigration Prosecutions Under Operation Take Back America

Tallahassee, Pensacola and Gainesville – United States Attorney John P. Heekin announced 22 new indictments since July 2026 against previously deported illegal aliens for illegal reentry into the United States. Since July, a total of 53 illegal aliens have been convicted of federal immigration crimes in the Northern District of Florida. U.S. Attorney Heekin said: “Each of these defendants brazenly thought they could violate our nation’s laws with impunity, and that they could lie, cheat, and steal their way into remaining in our country. Wrong. American citizens deserve to live in a country with secure borders and law enforcement officials willing to uphold the laws that keep us safe. My office is answering that call with continued aggressive prosecutions and swift punishments for the criminal illegal aliens caught in the Northern District of Florida, and we will continue to do so until our citizens get the safe, crime-free communities that they deserve.” According to court records, 53 indicted illegal aliens have been convicted and sentenced since July: Jose Guadelupe Escobar, 48, of Nicaragua, who was previously removed in July 2009, was encountered in Leon County on October 22, 2025. Romeo Escalon, 44, of Honduras, who was previously removed in January 2012, was encountered in Okaloosa County on February 21, 2026. Darlin Alvan-Galdamez, 32, of Honduras, who was previously removed in April 2019, was encountered in Okaloosa County on March 1, 2026. Leonel Morales-Gaytan, 33, of Mexico, who was previously removed in March 2020 and April 2022, was encountered in Bay County on April 14, 2026. Alex Joel Maldonado-Erazo, 38, of Honduras, who was previously removed in November 2015, was encountered in Okaloosa County on March 20, 2026. Cirilo Perez-Michua, 39, of Mexico, who was previously removed twice in March 2009, October 2009, December 2024, and January 2025, was encountered in Walton County on April 22, 2026. Jose Barahona-Paz, 27, of Honduras, who was previously removed in September 2019, was encountered in Walton County on April 28, 2026. Pascual Hernandez-Shilon, 56, of Mexico, who was previously removed in March 2011, May 2011, October 2019, and November 2019, was encountered in Walton County on April 26, 2026. Victor Sanchez Lopez, 30, of Guatemala, who was previously removed in February 2017, was encountered in Okaloosa County on April 21, 2026. Jose Patzan-Camey, 28, of Guatemala, who was previously removed in October 2018, was encountered in Santa Rosa County on April 21, 2026. Marcelino Mendez-Gomez, age, of Mexico, who was previously removed in August 2013 and October 2019, was encountered in Walton County on May 11, 2026. Adelmo Alvardo-Lopez, 55, of Honduras, who was previously removed in February 2018 and May 2018, was encountered in Bay County on May 16, 2026. Juan Ruiz-Jimenez, 31, of Guatemala, who was previously removed in May 2014 and November 2020, was encountered in Bay County on May 4, 2026. Irvin Noe Arias Marquez, 28, of Honduras, who was previously removed in April 2021 and February 2024, was encountered in Washington County on February 15, 2026. Angel Gabriel Santos-Guerra, 29, of Honduras, who was previously removed in June 2023 and July 2023, was encountered in Bay County on April 20, 2026. Andres Antonio Mendez, 34, of Guatemala, who was previously removed in May 2015, August 2015, and December 2015, was encountered in Jackson County on June 11, 2026. Ramon Alfredo Solano-Cruz, 36, of Honduras, who was previously removed in October 2012 and February 2019, was encountered in Bay County on May 15, 2026. Hugo Angeles-Cruz, 42, of Mexico, who was previously removed in March 2016, was encountered in Bay County on May 18, 2026. Josue Orlando Medina-Lira, 35, of Honduras, who was previously removed in August 2009 and February 2023, was encountered in Escambia County on May 17, 2026. Denis Eduardo Garache Moncada, 29, of Honduras, who was previously removed in January 2019, was encountered in Bay County on March 20, 2024 and on or about May 28, 2026. David Chavez-Lopez, 32, of Guatemala, who was previously removed in November 2018, was encountered in Escambia County on June 9, 2026. Javier Bovadillo-Cedillo, 39, of Mexico, who was previously removed in December 2019, was encountered in Bay County on May 12, 2026. Santos Martinez-Sadillo, 33, Mexico, who was previously removed in January 2013, was encountered in Bay County on May 12, 2026. Jose Hernandez-Coca, 38, of Mexico, who was previously removed in August 2017 and September 2017, was encountered in Bay County on May 11, 2026. Edson Saravia-Romero, 45, of Honduras, who was previously removed in May 2008, was encountered in Bay County on May 13, 2026. Fredy Solano-Maldonado, 25, of Honduras, who was previously removed in October 2023, was encountered in Bay County on May 15, 2026. Edras Sinaid-Arisandieta, 42, of Guatemala, who was previously removed in May 2006, was encountered in Bay County on June 5, 2026. Frederico Ramos-Perez, 27, of Guatemala, who was previously removed in December 2020, was encountered in Jackson County on April 30, 2026. Angel Urbina-Meza, 34, of Honduras, who was previously removed in April 2013, was encountered in Bay County on June 19, 2026. Osanin Diaz-Cantarero, 46, of Mexico, allegedly reentered the United States illegally and was located in Madison County in June 2026, after previously being deported twice in 2019. Saul Alvarado-Hernandez, 30, of Honduras, allegedly reentered the United States illegally and was located in Santa Rosa County in June 2026, after previously being deported in 2019. Rodrigo Quintana-Sanchez, 41, of Mexico, allegedly reentered the United Sates illegally and was located in Okaloosa County in June 2026, after previously being deported three times in 2012, once in 2013 and again in 2014. Luis Banos-Guzman, 40, of Mexico, allegedly reentered the United States illegally and was located in Santa Rosa County in July 2026, after previously being deported in 2016. Jose Gomez-Palma, 45, of Mexico, allegedly reentered the United States illegally and was located in Santa Rosa County in June 2026, after previously being deported in 2012 and 2019. Abelardo de Jesus Gonzalez-Carrilo, 30, of Mexico, allegedly reentered the United States illegally and was located in Okaloosa County in June 2026, after previously being deported in 2016. Carlos Jimenez-Martin, 42, of Guatemala, allegedly reentered the United States illegally and was located in Okaloosa County in July 2026, after previously being deported in 2017. Maria Linares Gonzalez, 47, of Mexico, allegedly reentered the United States illegally and was located in Escambia County in June 2026, after previously being deported twice in 2009. Jose Guillen-Padilla, 36, of Honduras, allegedly reentered the United States illegally and was located in Escambia County in July 2026, after previously being deported in 2020 and 2023. Ever Dias-Portillo, 27, of Honduras, allegedly reentered the United States illegally and was located in Escambia County in July 2026, after previously being deported in 2019. Roman Aguilar-Bedolla, 41, of Mexico, allegedly reentered the United States illegally and was located in Santa Rosa County in August 2026, after previously being deported in 2011. Natalio Espinosa Lopez, 38, of Mexico, allegedly reentered the United States illegally and was located in Okaloosa County in July 2026, after previously being deported in 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2019. Luis Alonza Garrido Ortiz, 45, of Honduras, allegedly reentered the United States illegally and was located in Okaloosa County in July 2026, after previously being deported in 2012, 2013, and 2014. Augustin Guerrero-Guerrero, 41, of Honduras, allegedly reentered the United States illegally and was located in Okaloosa County in August 2026, after previously being deported in 2006, 2012, and 2022. Saul Mendez-Perez, 43, of Mexico, allegedly reentered the United States illegally and was located in Escambia County in June 2026, after previously being deported in 2018 and twice in 2019. Luis Fernando Rivera-Luna, 31, of Mexico, allegedly reentered the United States illegally and was located in Santa Rosa County in July 2026, after previously being deported in 2019. Jeny Paola Ruiz-Pulgarin, 25, of Colombia, allegedly reentered the United States illegally and was located in Escambia County in August 2026, after previously being deported in 2021. Wilson Yony Velasquez-Perez, 28, of Guatemala, allegedly reentered the United States illegally and was located in Okaloosa County in August 2026, after previously being deported in 2016. Daniel Martinez Aguilar, 40, of Mexico, allegedly reentered the United States illegally and was located in Bay County in June 2026, after previously being deported in 2014. Daniel Moshan Martinez, 32, of Mexico, allegedly reentered the United States illegally and was located in Santa Rosa County in June 2026, after previously being deported in 2016. Jose Antonio Ovalle-Pichiya, 32, of Guatemala, allegedly reentered the United States illegally and was located in Bay County in May 2026, after previously being deported twice in 2014 and again in 2016. Salomon Ruiz-Garcia, 35, of Mexico, allegedly reentered the United States illegally and was located in Bay County in June 2026, after previously being deported in 2015, 2019 and 2025. Saul Francisco-Marquez, 40, of Mexico, allegedly reentered the United States illegally and was located in May 2026, after previously being deported in 2012. Teodoro Emanuel Marcial-Mayo, 29, allegedly reentered the United States illegally and was located in June 2026, after previously being deported in 2017. According to court records, four illegal aliens are currently under indictment and awaiting a trial: Melkin Manueles-Vasquez, 26, of Honduras, allegedly reentered the United States illegally and was located in Santa Rosa County in July 2026, after previously being deported in 2019. Donato Cazuela-Cazuela, 40, of Honduras, allegedly reentered the United States illegally and was located in Lafayette County in June 2026, after previously being deported in 2022. Trial is scheduled for October 21, 2026, in Gainesville, Florida. Nelson Paz-Alvarenga, 46, of Honduras, allegedly reentered the United States illegally and was located in Escambia County in December 2024, after previously being deported in 2005 and 2010. Trial is scheduled for October 5, 2026, in Pensacola, Florida. Ever Paz-Perez, 33, of Guatemala, allegedly reentered the United States illegally and was located in Escambia County in June 2026, after previously being deported in 2012, 2013, and 2024. Sentencing set for September 29, 2026, in Pensacola, Florida. The penalty for illegally reentering the United States after deportation is a maximum of two years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Cazuela-Cazuela faces a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine pursuant to allegations of prior convictions qualifying for an increased maximum sentence.