Ohio – Federal agents arrested a Fayette County man for illegally reentering the United States after being previously convicted of an aggravated felony. Pedro Marquez, 34, of Bloomingburg, was taken into custody last Thursday and now faces serious legal consequences.
According to court documents, Marquez, a Mexican national, was first removed from the United States in 2009. However, despite this removal, he returned and became involved in drug trafficking. In 2011, he was convicted of participating in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to federal prison. His role in the conspiracy involved transporting, delivering, and distributing significant quantities of methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Oklahoma.
Following his release from prison, Marquez was deported once again in 2016. His latest arrest highlights a continued violation of U.S. immigration laws. Under federal law, illegally reentering the United States after being convicted of an aggravated felony carries a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in prison, followed by another deportation.
Authorities are now proceeding with legal actions against Marquez, reinforcing strict penalties for those who violate immigration laws, particularly after engaging in criminal activities.
