Wilmer Armando Xitumul-Godinez, a 24-year-old from Guatemala, was sentenced to 12 months in federal prison, after pleading guilty to illegal reentry following a previous deportation. After serving his sentence, he will be deported again, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Xitumul-Godinez was deported in September 2024 but was caught by federal agents in October 2024 after reentering the U.S. illegally. The case was handled in the Eastern District of Texas, where Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs explained the court’s decision, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Xitumul-Godinez was convicted as part of Operation Take Back America, a federal campaign targeting illegal immigration, cartel activity, and violent crime. The investigation was conducted by the Department of Homeland Security and the Port Arthur Police Department. The case was prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Tommy Coleman. Additional prosecutions are expected as the operation continues, as stated by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
