Illegal alien from Venezuela indicted on firearm charges after posing as teen student in Ohio

Illegal Immigrant Charged with Multiple Federal Offenses

In a striking case that underscores the complexities of immigration enforcement and public safety, 24-year-old Anthony Emmanuel Labrador Sierra, originally from Venezuela, faces serious charges under a recent federal indictment. Labrador Sierra, who had been residing in Perrysburg, Ohio and attending high school under the pretense of being a teenager, was arrested and charged with several federal offenses.

Federal Charges Detailed

The Department of Justice announced that a federal grand jury has brought forth a four-count indictment against Labrador Sierra. The charges include unlawful firearm possession by an illegal alien, providing false statements during a firearm purchase, and the use or creation of false documents. These allegations came to light following his attempt to secure Temporary Protective Status and Employment Authorization Documents with falsified information.

Deceit in High School Enrollment

Labrador Sierra’s initial encounter with legal trouble began with accusations of forgery associated with his enrolment in a local high school. Utilizing fraudulent documents, he misled school authorities about his age, pretending to be 16. This lie was uncovered when his guardians informed the school about the true nature of his age, prompting an investigation by Perrysburg Police Department.

The investigation, which involved coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), verified that the defendant was not a teenager but rather a 24-year-old adult. Questions were also raised about his immigration status, revealing that he overstayed his visa, originally obtained in 2019, and had wrongly received Temporary Protective Status (TPS).

Contraventions and Community Safety

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Further intensifying Labrador Sierra’s legal predicaments, the indictment specifies that he possessed a Taurus G3C 9mm semiautomatic pistol. Considering his status as an unlawfully present alien, this act breaches federal firearm laws, complicating his defense. His application to purchase the firearm also reportedly included fraudulent information submitted to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

Immediate Consequences and Arrest

Labrador Sierra’s wrongdoing escalated to a point where he could no longer evade the reach of law enforcement, culminating in his arrest during a traffic stop on Interstate 75. Following his apprehension, the school district confirmed his prior involvement in sports as a junior varsity soccer and swimming member, wrapping up his deceitful integration into the school community.

This case, as it unfolds, will continue to bring attention to the critical issues of immigration compliance and the safeguarding of public resources and security. It also showcases the vigilance of local law enforcement working hand in hand with federal agencies to uphold the law.