Mexican Man Charged with Illegal Reentry of a Removed Alien

Burlington, Vermont - The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Vermont stated that Deyvi Daniel Corona-Sanchez, 24, a Mexican citizen recently living in South Burlington, Vermont, has been charged by criminal complaint with violating 8 U.S.C. § 1326 - Illegal Reentry of a Removed Alien.

According to court records, Corona-Sanchez unlawfully entered the United States in October of 2021 near Eagle Pass, Texas. He was located by immigration authorities at a detention facility in Dilley Texas in March of 2022 and removed from the United States shortly thereafter. Immigration authorities learned that Corona-Sanchez returned to the United States after his arrest for driving under the influence in Middlebury, Vermont on January 15, 2026.

On the morning of March 11, 2026, the United States Attorney's Office learned of a civil enforcement operation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE-ERO) personnel in South Burlington, Vermont had resulted in vehicular flight by a person ICE-ERO believed to be Corona-Sanchez, motor vehicle collisions on Dorset Street, and flight by Corona-Sanchez into a nearby residence. ICE-ERO subsequently requested criminal process related to Corona-Sanchez, who was believed to still be present inside the Dorset Street residence. A criminal complaint and federal arrest warrant were obtained, charging Corona-Sanchez with violating 8 U.S.C. § 1326. A federal search warrant was also obtained, allowing for entry to the Dorset Street residence to effectuate the arrest of Corona-Sanchez. The search warrant was thereafter executed by ICE-ERO personnel, who made entry into the Dorset Street residence. The occupants of the residence were identified, and Corona-Sanchez was found not to be present in the residence. The arrest warrant for Corona-Sanchez remains active.

The United States Attorney's Office emphasizes that the complaint contains allegations only and that Corona-Sanchez is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. Corona-Sanchez faces up to 2 years of imprisonment if convicted. The actual sentence, however, would be determined by the District Court with guidance from the advisory United States Sentencing Guidelines and the statutory sentencing factors.

First Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan A. Ophardt recognized the substantial efforts of the South Burlington Police Department, the Burlington Police Department, and the Vermont State Police in balancing the public's right to peacefully protest ICE-ERO activities, while ensuring protestors and federal law enforcement remained safe throughout the day on March 11, 2026.