Eleven previously deported individuals charged again after reentering the United States and committing new crimes
Alexandria, Virginia – In a sweeping enforcement push, federal authorities announced charges against 11 previously deported individuals who illegally reentered the United States and committed new crimes, with several facing additional charges for fleeing from immigration custody.
Federal Immigration Cases Reflect Serious Public Safety Threats
Acting U.S. Attorney Erik S. Siebert of the Eastern District of Virginia unveiled case updates involving 11 immigration defendants charged with illegally returning to the United States after prior removal—many of whom reoffended upon reentry. The prosecutions stem from a nationwide effort under Operation Take Back America, a Department of Justice initiative targeting illegal immigration, cartel activity, and crimes against public safety.
“These defendants are just more examples of individuals who not only illegally entered the United States but committed serious crimes that harmed our citizens and jeopardized public safety,” stated Siebert. “Enforcement of our immigration laws is essential to protecting the American people and we will not waiver in our responsibility to keep the citizens of the Eastern District of Virginia safe.”
The charges follow executive orders signed on January 20 aimed at strengthening immigration law enforcement. The orders direct the DOJ to prioritize cases involving unauthorized entry and repeat offenders, especially those who pose threats to public safety.
Repeat Illegal Reentries and New Criminal Acts
Among the defendants is Angel Estuardo Marchorro-Giron, a Guatemalan national who reentered the country after being removed in 2017. He was later convicted in Maryland of drug trafficking and weapons charges. On June 24, he pled guilty to illegal reentry and remains subject to removal.
David Jonathan Rodriguez Zelaya, a Salvadoran national, was removed in 2014 but reentered and was later convicted of sexual battery and peeping in Stafford County. He was indicted on June 6 for illegal reentry and awaits further proceedings.
Alejandro Perez Garfias, a Mexican national, has a lengthy criminal history including DUI, drug possession, and larceny. Despite multiple removals, he illegally returned and was arrested for DWI in Henrico County. He pled guilty on May 20 to illegal reentry.
Abel Cordova-Garrido, another Mexican national, was deported in 2011. He later reentered and was convicted of DUI and felony child neglect. On July 1, he pled guilty to reentry after removal.
Joaquin Garcia-Munoz, with convictions including DUI, assault, and sexual battery, was removed twice but returned again. He was arrested in May and pled guilty to illegal reentry on July 1.
Roberto Antonio Flores-Marquez was deported in 2020 but was discovered in 2024 at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. He pled guilty on June 12.
Cesar Marquina-Martinez, removed in 2018, reentered and was arrested in 2022. He pled guilty on June 18 to illegal reentry.
Detention Center Escape Adds to Charges
Four defendants—Jose Lovo-Bautista, Wilmer Alberto Isaola-Medina, Jose Manuel Rodriguez-Rosales, and Byron Isaac Toledo-Henriquez—escaped from the Farmville Detention Facility on March 2 by scaling a recreation yard fence. A manhunt followed. Lovo-Bautista was found the next day; Toledo-Henriquez and Rodriguez-Rosales were located within days; Isaola-Medina remained on the run for 15 days.
Lovo-Bautista had multiple DUI and drug charges and had been removed in 2021. After his December 2024 arrest and escape, he pled guilty on May 1 to illegal reentry after a felony and violating his removal order.
Rodriguez-Rosales reentered illegally multiple times since 2017 and evaded removal orders for years. On May 22, he pled guilty to failing to comply with a removal order.
Toledo-Henriquez, with prior theft and traffic charges, was arrested after his escape and pled guilty on April 23 to the escape charge.
Isaola-Medina had been ordered removed in July 2023 but remained in the U.S. until his 2025 arrest. He pled guilty on May 7 to failure to comply with a removal order.
National Effort Aims to Dismantle Criminal Threats
The Department of Justice, along with Homeland Security and other agencies, continues to coordinate enforcement actions under Operation Take Back America, which targets repeat immigration offenders and transnational crime. As part of the national 2025 Health Care Fraud Takedown, the DOJ highlighted that immigration enforcement remains a critical part of broader public safety efforts.
The cases serve as a reminder of the ongoing federal commitment to uphold immigration laws and protect citizens from individuals who repeatedly violate U.S. borders and laws.
