The U.S. Attorney's Office has announced the arrest of a 37-year-old Mexican National, Jose Luis Carrasco-Aldape, for illegally reentering the United States. According to a recent press release on the U.S. Attorney's Office, Carrasco-Aldape was charged with a federal offense that carries a potential sentence of up to two years behind bars.

In a statement obtained by the Justice Department, Carrasco-Aldape was encountered by law enforcement in Clay County last Thursday, which marks the third time he has entered the U.S. without authorization. His prior deportations occurred on March 22, 2004, and most recently on October 12, 2017. Having been found in the United States voluntarily, Carrasco-Aldape failed to secure the necessary consent from the Attorney General or the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to apply for readmission, acting on his returned.

It is important to note that a complaint has been filed, but this only represents formal charges and is not an indication of guilt. Carrasco-Aldape, like all defendants, is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. This principle stands as the bedrock of the American judicial system, ensuring fairness throughout the legal process.

This case is the result of collaborative efforts between multiple law enforcement agencies, including Homeland Security Investigations, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Assistant United States Attorney Kevin C. Frein is handling the prosecution, which seems to have been well-fortified by the investigation's thoroughness.