A Dominican national with a history of drug offenses and illegal reentries into the United States has been handed down a prison sentence. The man, Edward Tejeda Pimental, also known under aliases "Miguel Carrillo Rodrigues" and "Angel Matos," is facing 37 months in prison. The U.S. Attorney's Office announced that upon completion of his sentence, Tejeda Pimental will again undergo deportation proceedings.
Tejeda Pimental, 51, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper after pleading guilty to illegal reentry in November 2024. He had previously been convicted of immigration offenses in 2003, drug-related crimes in 2008, and another drug arrest in 2018, leading to multiple deportations before reentering the U.S. illegally, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Tejeda Pimental is facing new fentanyl trafficking charges in Massachusetts from a 2022 arrest, adding to his long criminal history. Prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney John J. Reynolds III, this case reflects ongoing efforts by U.S. officials to target repeat offenders involved in drug trafficking and illegal immigration. After serving his sentence, Tejeda Pimental will face deportation, continuing a cycle of criminal deportations over the past two decades, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
