WICHITA — A man who is not a citizen of the United States was found in Barton County and has been charged with unlawfully entering the country after having been deported, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced.
Hector Dominguez-Herrera, 47, was one of several individuals indicted on April 25. If convicted, he faces up to two years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000. Immigration and Customs Enforcement investigated. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mona Furst is prosecuting.
Also indicted on that date was Anthony R. Melton, 31, who is in custody at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility. He is charged with one count of possession of child pornography. The crime is alleged to have occurred Dec. 26, 2017, in Rice County.
If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000. The FBI investigated. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jason Hart is prosecuting.
Stormy Laflin, 48, Victoria, is charged with stealing money orders while she was an employee of the U.S. Postal Service. The crime is alleged to have occurred Aug. 10, 2017, in Ellis County.
If convicted, he faces up to five years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000, The U.S. Postal Service – Office of Inspector General investigated. Assistant U.S. Attorney Alan Metzger is prosecuting.