Baltimore, Maryland – A federal grand jury indicted a citizen and national of Honduras, on an illegal re-entry after aggravated felony conviction and removal charge.
Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the indictment with Acting Field Office Director Vernon Liggins, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE-ERO) – Baltimore Field Office.
Carlos Amador Lopez, 29, is charged with illegally re-entering the U.S. after he was convicted for committing an aggravated felony and being removed. According to the indictment, law enforcement encountered Lopez in the District of Maryland again in December 2025.
An indictment is not a finding of guilt. Individuals charged by indictment are presumed innocent until proven guilty at a later criminal proceeding.
Lopez faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison for illegal re-entry after an aggravated felony conviction.
Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the maximum penalties. A federal district judge determines sentencing after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes commended ICE-ERO for its work in the investigation. U.S. Attorney Hayes also thanked Jared M. Beim who is prosecuting the case.
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Source: U.S. Attorney’s Office — Maryland — U.S. Department of Justice press release.