A Mexican national residing unlawfully in New Bedford has admitted guilt to the charge of illegal reentry into the United States following deportation. Bernardo Lorenzo-Guatemala, aged 38, entered his plea on June 24, 2025, to one count of unlawful reentry of a deported alien. His arrest and subsequent charge by criminal complaint occurred in May 2025.
Lorenzo-Guatemala was initially deported from the United States on June 4, 2019. He reentered the country illegally sometime after his removal. Immigration authorities discovered Lorenzo-Guatemala’s illegal presence following his arrest on July 2, 2024, for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license.
The legal consequences for unlawful reentry of a deported alien include a potential sentence of up to ten years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine reaching $250,000. Upon completion of any imposed sentence, the defendant faces deportation. Sentences are determined by a federal district court judge based on U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and relevant statutes.
The announcement was made by United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Patricia H. Hyde, Field Office Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations in Boston. The Lynn Police Department provided valuable assistance in this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian Sullivan from the Criminal Division is leading the prosecution.
