United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg recently announced the indictment of 24-year-old Pedro Alberto Martin-Xon, a Guatemalan national, for illegal reentry into the United States. According to the Justice Department's statement, Martin-Xon could face up to two years in federal prison if convicted of the charge. His arraignment has been set for February 6, 2025.
After being previously deported on January 3, 2019, Martin-Xon found himself in St. Johns County this past Sunday, where without obtaining consent from the Attorney General or Homeland Security Secretary after his removal, he allegedly reentered the U.S. The indictment serves as a formal accusation of legal wrongdoing, emphasizing that a defendant's innocence must be presumed until proven otherwise.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection in collaboration with the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office are behind the investigation into Martin-Xon's case. Assistant United States Attorney Elisibeth Adams is tasked with the prosecution. Details about the circumstances of Martin-Xon's apprehension or the reasons behind his return to the United States have not been disclosed at this time.
