Roma resident sentenced for role in alien smuggling operation

Roma resident sentenced for role in alien smuggling operation

A Roma resident has been sentenced for his role in smuggling illegal aliens, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Felipe Montez, 32, previously pleaded guilty to the charges in January.Chief U.S. District Judge Randy Crane sentenced Montez to 46 months in federal prison, followed by a three-year supervised release period. The court reviewed additional evidence during the hearing, noting Montez's four prior state arrests related to huma…