LAS VEGAS – An illegal alien from Mexico was sentenced today by United States District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey to 24 months 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 two prior occasions. The government recommended a sentence of 24 months in prison.
“This defendant has shown a complete indifference to American law by illegally reentering the country after being deported multiple times, all while carrying a criminal history marked by multiple felony convictions,” said First Assistant United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada. “Our office, alongside our federal law enforcement partners at ICE, remains steadfastly committed to removing individuals who pose a risk to public safety and ensuring that those who illegally breach our borders face meaningful criminal consequences.”
According to court documents and statements made during court proceedings, Ismael Bernal Olguin was found in the United States by immigration officials on March 9, 2026, after Nevada Highway Patrol arrested him for Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and False Statement to Obstruct Public Officer.
Olguin was previously deported to Mexico on or about December 11, 2018, and again on March 1, 2022.
Olguin has prior felony convictions for Attempt Possession of Stolen Vehicle; Attempt Battery with Substantial Bodily Harm; and Deported Alien Found Unlawfully in the United States. This is his second conviction for illegally reentering the United States after being deported.
Olguin pleaded guilty to one count of Deported Alien Found in the United States. After serving his two-year prison sentence, he will be deported to Mexico for a 3rd time.
First Assistant United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada and Salt Lake City Field Office Director Jason Knight 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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Source: U.S. Attorney’s Office — Nevada — U.S. Department of Justice press release.