6-time removed, twice convicted Mexican national charged with illegal reentry

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement investigation led to Juan Carlos Ruiz-Diaz, 44, an illegal alien from Mexico, being indicted with illegal reentry into the United States after having been previously removed six times and convicted twice for the same offense.

Ruiz-Diaz faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison if convicted.

Ruiz-Diaz was found illegally present in the U.S. on Feb. 26 after having previously been removed on July 16, 2002, Oct. 25, 2002, Nov. 25, 2002, Dec. 16, 2003, Sept. 23, 2008, and April 28, 2011. Ruiz-Diaz was previously convicted of illegal reentry on Aug. 27, 2008, and Oct. 27, 2010. Ruiz-Diaz had not received the consent of the U.S. Attorney General or the Secretary of Homeland Security to reapply for admission.

This case will be prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Arnold B. Corsmeier.

Source: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE.gov)