Four Illegal Aliens Charged with Federal Immigration Crimes

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - A federal grand jury in Birmingham has charged four illegal aliens with immigration crimes, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Catherine L. Crosby.

Geremias Ponce, 22, a citizen of Honduras, was charged with illegally reentering the United States after having been previously deported, possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, and being an alien in possession of a firearm.

Carlos Crisostomo Garcia, 48, a citizen of Mexico, was charged with illegally reentering the United States after having been previously deported and being an alien in possession of a firearm.

Jose Yosho Ibarra-Daniel, 40, a citizen of Mexico, was charged with being an alien in possession of a firearm.

Aldo Osiel De Blas-Salazar, 23, a citizen of Mexico, was charged with illegally reentering the United States after having previously been deported.

These cases are 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.

An indictment contains only charges. A defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.