Guatemalan National Arrested In Pawtucket Pleads To Illegal Reentry

PROVIDENCE, RI — A Guatemalan national pleaded guilty to illegally reentering the United States, according to the U.S. Attorney's office.

"Victor Lemus Davida, 44, admitted that he returned to the United States after having been previously removed," the U.S. Attorney's Office said in a media release.

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Davida faces up to two years in prison and a fine of $250,000. His sentencing was scheduled for April 23.

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"According to court documents, Lemus Davida, a citizen of Guatemala, was previously removed from the United States on June 8, 2022, pursuant to an order of removal," the release said. "He later entered the United States without obtaining permission from the Attorney General to reapply for admission."

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Davida was arrested Feb. 5 in Pawtucket, according to the release.

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The U.S. Attorney's Office failed to respond to an email asking for further information on the circumstances surrounding Davida's arrest.

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