A Guatemalan man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for unlawfully reentering the United States after deportation.
Genaro Romero-Romos, 34, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Judge William G. Young to seven months in prison and one year of supervised release. He will be subject to deportation proceedings upon completion of his sentence.
In April 2024, Romero-Romos pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful reentry.
Romero-Romos is a citizen of Guatemala who had been deported from the United States on three prior occasions and served two prior sentences for immigration offences.
In November 2023, Romero-Romos was arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Â
Immigration and Customs Enforcement became aware of Romero-Romos’ unlawful presence in the United States following this arrest.Â
