Illegal alien from Honduras and murder suspect arrested and charged with illegal re-entry into the United States

DETROIT - A native and citizen of Honduras has been charged for illegally re-entering the United States after having been previously removed, announced United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr.

Gorgon was joined in the announcement by Acting Chief Patrol Agent Javier Geronimo, Jr., U.S. Border Patrol, Detroit Sector.

The government charged Michael Jamblyck Costly Bennett, 30. Bennett appeared in federal court in Detroit yesterday and was detained pending further proceedings.

According to the criminal complaint, agents arrested Bennett during a traffic stop in Taylor, Michigan. During processing, a records check revealed that Bennett was in the United States illegally and wanted abroad for murder. Agents also discovered fraudulent documents in his possession, including counterfeit Social Security and permanent resident cards. Bennett had been removed from the United States twice before.

"This apprehension underscores the critical nature of our mission. We will enforce our immigration law at and beyond our borders to remove dangerous foreign nationals who attempt to hide within our communities," said Acting Chief Patrol Agent Javier Geronimo, Jr. "Our agents build strong law enforcement partnerships and exercise the utmost of vigilance on duty while utilizing every tool at our disposal to ensure that violent criminals-regardless of where they originate-are held accountable and prevented from threatening the safety of the American public."

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 and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.

A complaint is only a charge and not evidence of guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent. It is the government's burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.