Man Sentenced for Illegally Entering U.S. After Removal in Maine

A 37-year-old man has been sentenced for illegally entering the U.S. after a prior removal.

Sentenced after Guilty Plea

Samuel Par-Lopez from Guatemala was given time served, approximately 113 days, in U.S. District Court. He pleaded guilty on March 14, 2025.

Apprehended during Traffic Stop

Par-Lopez was taken into custody after a traffic stop in Wiscasset on February 7, 2025. The Wiscasset Police Department pulled him over for having snow on the roof of his vehicle that had not been cleared.

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Prior Removal from U.S.

“Immigration records showed that he had previously been removed from the U.S. and did not have a visa or other documentation that would allow him to re-enter the country,” said the U.S. Attorney's Office.

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Chief Investigators

The case was investigated by the U.S. Border Patrol and the Wiscasset Police Department.