A Mexican national with a history of multiple felony convictions and prior deportations appeared in federal court on Monday to face charges of illegally reentering the United States after being previously removed.
Ulian Ohye-Michiko, 48, has been charged with one count of being a deported alien found in the United States. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for February 9, 2026, before United States Magistrate Judge Brenda N. Weksler.
According to information presented in court and detailed in the criminal complaint, Ohye-Michiko is a citizen and national of Mexico who has been deported from the United States 11 times since 2008. Authorities allege he returned illegally following his most recent removal in 2020.
Ohye-Michiko was arrested by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police on December 27, 2025, on charges including child abuse or neglect, domestic battery, making false statements to or obstructing a public officer, driving without a license, driving under the influence, and failing to provide proof of insurance. On January 13, 2026, he was transferred to ICE custody in Las Vegas under an immigration detainer. He also has four previous felony convictions: aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer, possession of drug paraphernalia, and two separate convictions for illegal reentry after removal.
If convicted on the current charge, Ohye-Michiko faces up to ten years in prison, three years of supervised release, a fine up to $250,000, and a $100 special assessment. Following any sentence served in the U.S., he would be deported to Mexico for what would be his twelfth removal.
First Assistant United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada and Salt Lake City Acting Field Office Director Brian Henke announced the charges. The case was investigated by ICE’s Salt Lake City office (Las Vegas Sub-Office) and is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada.
Members of the public are encouraged to report crimes or suspicious activity related to immigration violations by calling 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or submitting an online tip form.
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