Multiple time convicted felon and habitual re-enterer sentenced to 45 months

HOUSTON - A 38-year-old Mexican national who unlawfully resided in Houston has been ordered to federal prison for illegally reentering the country for the sixth time, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

Bartolo Saucedo-Patino pleaded guilty June 11.

U.S. District Judge Andrew S. Hanen has now ordered Saucedo-Patino to serve a total of 45 months in federal prison - 32 months for this offense plus an additional 13 months for violating his supervised release for his prior conviction for illegal reentry. In handing down the sentence, the court considered the dangerousness of his other crimes, lack of respect for the law and need for deterrence. Not a U.S. citizen, he is again expected to face removal proceedings following his imprisonment.

Saucedo-Patino has multiple felony convictions to include assault of a family member, assault for intentionally or recklessly impeding breathing or circulation, failure to stop and provide information, possession of marijuana, two for possession of cocaine as well as another conviction for illegal reentry into the country.

He was first removed in September 2007, repeatedly returned unlawfully and removed eight times. Authorities encountered him again May 27, 2024, in Houston.

He has been and will remain in custody pending transfer to a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future.

Immigration Customs Enforcement - Enforcement Removal Operations conducted the investigation. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Carrie Law prosecuted the case.