A Guatemalan national residing unlawfully in Burlington has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston. Odvin Natael Chavarria-Lopez, 30, faces one count of unlawful reentry of a deported alien.
The indictment alleges that Chavarria-Lopez was deported from the United States in July 2015. It is further alleged that he reentered the country illegally and was encountered on May 6, 2025.
If convicted, the charge carries a potential sentence of up to two years in prison, one year of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000. Upon completion of any sentence imposed, Chavarria-Lopez would be subject to deportation. Sentences are determined by a federal district court judge based on U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and relevant statutes.
The announcement was made by United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Patricia H. Hyde, Field Office Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations in Boston. Assistant U.S. Attorney David G. Tobin from the Major Crimes Unit is handling the prosecution.
It is important to note that the details in the indictment are allegations, and Chavarria-Lopez is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
