23 Charged with Illegal Reentry into United States Following Prior Deportation as Part of Federal Immigration Enforcement Effort

OKLAHOMA CITY – Over the past two months, a federal grand jury in Oklahoma City has charged 23 individuals with illegal reentry into the United States after previous deportation, announced United States Attorney Robert J. Troester. These prosecutions are part of the Department of Justice’s ongoing efforts to enforce federal immigration laws and identify individuals who unlawfully return to the United States after being previously removed from the country. During the last two months, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Oklahoma has charged 23 individuals with illegal reentry after deportation, several of whom were deported on multiple occasions. The following defendants were charged in the last two months: ALVARO GRIMALDO-LUNA, 31, a Mexican national, arrested in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, on June 22, 2026. Grimaldo-Luna was previously deported in 2016. GENARO JIMENEZ-PEREZ, 48, a Mexican national, arrested in Oklahoma City on June 23, 2026. Jimenez-Perez was previously deported four times: in 2017, 2011, 2009, and 2008. FRANKLIN REYES-GOMEZ, 36, a Honduran national, arrested in Blaine County, Oklahoma, on June 27, 2026. Reyes-Gomez was previously deported in 2011. ARTURO VELASCO-SUSTAITA, 43, a Mexican national, arrested in Oklahoma City on June 28, 2026. Velasco-Sustaita was previously deported in 2013. ARMANDO VALLE-SANTANA, 49, a Mexican national, arrested in Blaine County, Oklahoma, on June 27, 2026. Valle-Santana was previously deported in 2022 and 2020. EDGAR RAMOS-HERNANDEZ, 29, a Mexican national, arrested in Del City, Oklahoma, on March 4, 2026. Ramos-Hernandez was previously deported in 2016. EFRAIN HERNANDEZ-MEDEL, 27, a Mexican national, arrested in Oklahoma City on June 17, 2026. Hernandez-Medel was previously deported in 2020. MARCOS ESCALERA-MARIN, 29, a Mexican national, arrested in Bethany, Oklahoma, on May 13, 2026. Escalera-Marin was previously deported in 2018 and 2015. EDUARDO ALEJANDRO RODRIGUEZ-HERNANDEZ, 47, a Mexican national, arrested in Oklahoma City on June 11, 2026. Rodriguez-Hernandez was previously deported five times: in 2015, 2010, 2007, 2000, and 1998. ALFREDO ELEOCADIO-ROSALES, 51, a Mexican national, arrested in Oklahoma City on September 21, 2024. Eleocadio-Rosales was previously deported in 2011 and 2010. RAUL HERNANDEZ-CORDERO, 44, a Mexican national, arrested in Oklahoma City on April 10, 2026. Hernandez-Cordero was previously deported six times: in 2017, 2015, 2011, 2008, 2005, and 2002. RUFO GERMAN ESPINOZA-MEZA, 49, a Mexican national, arrested in Oklahoma City on May 16, 2026. Espinoza-Meza was previously deported three times: in 2021, 2017, and 2010. ROBERTO GARCIA GUERRERO, 56, a Mexican national, arrested in Blaine County, Oklahoma, on May 8, 2026. Guerrero was previously deported six times: in 2011, 2010, 2007, 2002, 2001, and 1998. RAUL CANDIA-RAMIREZ, 30, a Mexican national, arrested in Blaine County, Oklahoma, on May 8, 2026. Candia-Ramirez was previously deported in 2025. CRISTIAN GILDARDO LOPEZ-MARQUEZ, 40, a Mexican national, arrested in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, on March 28, 2026. Lopez-Marquez was previously deported three times: in 2014, 2011, and 2010. HELVAR BARRIOS-RODAS, 42, a Guatemalan national, arrested in Oklahoma City on March 29, 2026. Barrios-Rodas was previously deported in 2009. ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ MUNOZ, 49, a Mexican national, arrested in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, on April 26, 2026. Munoz was previously deported in 2020 and 2012. ELIUT DAVID SAMANIEGO-MONTELONGO, 38, a Mexican national, arrested in McClain County, Oklahoma, on March 16, 2026. Samaniego-Montelongo was previously deported three times: once in 2018 and twice in 2013. HECTOR ROCHA VILLA, 46, a Mexican national, arrested in Oklahoma City on March 2, 2026. Villa was previously deported five times: in 2023, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2007. JUAN JAQUEZ GARCIA, 52, a Mexican national, arrested in Oklahoma City on March 14, 2026. Garcia was previously deported in 2019. ISIDRO RAMOS GARDUZA, 33, a Mexican national, arrested in Goodwell, Oklahoma, on March 29, 2026. Garduza was previously deported twice in 2017. MYNOR ESTUARDO CHIQUIN-CAL, 26, a Guatemalan national, arrested in Oklahoma County on February 17, 2026. Chiquin-Cal was previously deported in 2018. ISMAEL LOPEZ BARRAZA, 43, a Mexican national, arrested in Oklahoma City on April 12, 2026. Barraza was previously deported five times: in 2021, 2015, 2014, 2010, and 2009. If found guilty, the defendants face up to 20 years in federal prison, fines of up to $250,000 each, and removal from the United States following completion of any sentence imposed.