Mexican National With Prior Deportations Charged For Illegally Reentering the United States

LAS VEGAS - A Mexican national unlawfully residing in Las Vegas made his initial court appearance Wednesday to face charges of illegally reentering the United States after previously being removed from the country.

Fausto Garcia-Garcia, 44, is charged with one count of deported alien found in the United States. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 28, 2025, before United States Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts.

According to allegations contained in the criminal complaint and statements made during court proceedings, Garcia-Garcia is a citizen and national of Mexico who was previously deported and removed from the United States on January 23, 2003, and reentered the United States illegally.

On December 31, 2024, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) learned that Garcia-Garcia had been arrested by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police for Attempt Lewdness by Person Over 18 with Child Less Than 14, Sexual Assault Against Child Less Than 14, two counts Lewdness by Person Over 18 with Child Less Than 14, and Child Abuse/Neglect. On May 1, 2025, Garcia-Garcia was remanded to ICE custody from the Clark County Detention Center, based on an immigration detainer.

If convicted, Garcia-Garcia faces the maximum statutory penalty of two years in prison, a one-year term of supervised release, a $250,000 fine, and a $100 special assessment.

United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada and Salt Lake City Field Office Director Michael Bernacke made the announcement.

The ICE Salt Lake City, Las Vegas Sub-Office investigated the case; and the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada is prosecuting the case.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

A complaint is merely an accusation, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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