Source: Office of United States Attorneys
LAS VEGAS – A Mexican national made his initial court appearance today to face charges of illegally reentering the United States after previously being removed from the country.
Jesus Carreno-Serrano, 40, is charged with one count of deported alien found in the United States. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 10, 2025, before United States Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III.
According to allegations contained in the criminal complaint and statements made during court proceedings, Carreno-Serrano is a citizen and national of Mexico who was previously deported and removed from the United States on July 23, 2018, and May 21, 2020, and reentered the United States illegally.
On May 11, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) learned that Carreno-Serrano had been arrested by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police for Driving Under the Influence. On May 11, 2025, Carreno-Serrano was remanded to ICE custody from the Clark County Detention Center, based on an immigration detainer. Carreno-Serrano has three prior felony convictions: one for Aggravated Driving Under the Influence, a second for Drug Paraphernalia Possess/Use, and a third for Illegal Reentry After Deportation.
If convicted, Carreno-Serrano faces the maximum statutory penalty of 10 years in prison, a one-year term of supervised release, a $250,000 fine, and a $100 special assessment.
United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada and Salt Lake City Field Office Director Michael Bernacke 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.
A complaint is merely an accusation, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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