Mexican National With Felony Conviction Charged For Illegally Reentering The United States

LAS VEGAS - A Mexican national made his initial court appearance on Monday to face charges of illegally reentering the United States after previously being removed from the country.

Felipe De Jesus Jauregui-Acosta, 43, is charged with one-count of deported alien found in the United States. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for September 22, 2025, before United States Magistrate Judge Brenda N. Weksler.

According to allegations contained in the criminal indictment and statements made during court proceedings, Jauregui-Acosta is a citizen and national of Mexico who was previously deported and removed from the United States on October 5, 2008, and reentered the United States illegally. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently identified Jauregui-Acosta after he was arrested by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police on May 4, 2025, for Resist Public Officer with Deadly Weapon not Firearm, Assault Deadly Weapon on First Responder, Battery Deadly Weapon on First Responder, and Use Posses Drug Paraphernalia.

On July 3, 2025, Jauregui-Acosta was convicted of Resisting Public Officer with Use of a Dangerous Weapon.

If convicted, Jauregui-Acosta faces the maximum statutory penalty of two years in prison, a one-year term of supervised release, a $250,000 fine, and a $100 special assessment.

Acting United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada and Salt Lake City Acting 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 is prosecuting 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.

An indictment is merely an accusation, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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