United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York
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Illegal Alien Pleads Guilty to Transporting Aliens
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Illegal Alien Pleads Guilty to Transporting Aliens
Monday, August 17, 2026
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For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of New York
ALBANY, NEW YORK - Faraon Chavez-Rosas, 25, of Mexico, pled guilty Tuesday, July 28, to one count of transporting aliens. First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Richard J. Fortunato, Acting Chief Patrol Agent, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, made the announcement.
On May 24, 2026, United States Border Patrol detected three individuals crossing the United States-Canada border near Churubusco, New York. A vehicle was observed entering the area of the crossing and leaving moments later. The vehicle was subsequently stopped, and Chavez-Rosas was identified as the driver, along with three passengers. Upon stopping the vehicle, agents determined that the three individuals and the defendant had no legal right to be in the United States. After questioning, Chavez-Rosas admitted that he was asked and then drove to pick up his brother and two individuals at the border.
First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III stated, "Our northern border remains a central focus of this administration's efforts to combat illegal immigration. This defendant's attempt to smuggle three individuals into the United States was stopped thanks to the vigilance and quick action of U.S. Border Patrol agents. I commend their decisive work in identifying and investigating this vehicle, ultimately disrupting an attempted alien-smuggling operation."
Swanton Sector's Acting Chief Patrol Agent Richard J. Fortunato said, "I commend the agents of Swanton Sector for their hard work in contributing to the successful prosecution of those who commit crimes along our nation's borders. Our efforts help protect and improve the quality of life for border communities and for those in the interior of our country."
United States District Judge Mae A. D'Agostino sentenced Chavez-Rosas to two months' imprisonment. Following his sentence, Chavez-Rosas is subject to deportation.
United States Border Patrol investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Whalen prosecuted the case.
Updated August 17, 2026
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