Illegal Alien With 11 Prior Deportations and Multiple Felony Convictions Sentenced to Over One Year in Prison for Illegally Reentering the United States

LAS VEGAS - An illegal alien from Mexico was sentenced today by United States District Judge Cristina D. Silva to 13 months and one day in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release for illegally reentering the United States after having been removed from the country on three prior occasions. The government recommended a sentence of 13 months and one day imprisonment.

According to court documents and statements made during court proceedings, on December 27, 2025, Ulian Ohye-Michiko was found in the United States after being arrested by officers with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for child abuse or neglect, domestic battery, false statement to or obstruct public officer, driving without a driver's license, driving under the influence, and operator - proof of insurance required.

Ohye-Michiko has four prior felony convictions: Aggravated Assault- Law Enforcement Officer, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and two for illegally returning to the United States after a removal. This is his third conviction for illegally reentering the United States.

Ohye-Michiko was previously deported to Mexico 11 times between 2008 and 2020.

Ohye-Michiko pleaded guilty to one count of Deported Alien Found in the United States. After serving his prison sentence, he will be deported to Mexico for a 12th time.

First Assistant United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada and Salt Lake City Acting Field Office Director Alejandro Almeida 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 prosecuted 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.

This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.

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