A Mexican national, Geronimo Estrada-Villa, 46, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after deportation. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.
The case began on October 5, 2024, when an Oklahoma City police officer stopped Estrada-Villa during a traffic stop. Estrada-Villa lacked a valid driver's license and had an active state felony warrant related to violating terms of a deferred sentence for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken to Oklahoma County jail, where Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers identified him as a Mexican citizen.
Subsequently, on October 15, 2024, a federal Grand Jury indicted Estrada-Villa for reentry of a removed alien. He pleaded guilty to the charge on November 19, 2024, before U.S. District Court Judge Jodi W. Dishman.
During the sentencing hearing on February 20, 2025, Judge Dishman sentenced Estrada-Villa to serve 48 months in federal prison. In her remarks, she highlighted the nature of the offense and Estrada-Villa's criminal history as factors influencing her decision. She noted that he had illegally entered the U.S. at least twelve times previously and had three prior convictions in federal court for illegal reentry resulting in sentences of varying lengths.
The investigation was conducted by U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement with Assistant U.S. Attorney Brandon Hale prosecuting the case.
For further details, reference is made to public filings.