Franklin Alcantara-Lorenzo, a 36-year-old citizen of the Dominican Republic, pleaded guilty on October 16, 2023, to one count of unlawful re-entry of a deported alien in a Boston federal court. This information is confirmed by the United States Attorney’s Office. Alcantara-Lorenzo was deported in July 2021 after serving a 21-month federal sentence for conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
Despite his prior deportation, Alcantara-Lorenzo managed to unlawfully return to the United States. His subsequent arrest in Chestnut Hill in April 2023, highlights the loopholes and uncertainties inherent in immigration policies aimed at crime prevention and tackling root causes of such offenses. Alcantara-Lorenzo now faces a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000 the U.S. Attorney’s Office made this known.
Alcantara-Lorenzo's sentencing is set for November 15, 2023.
