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United States of America v. Gabriela Lopez-Castro
Date: 07-31-2026
Case Number: 1:26-cr-00027
Judge: Susan P. Watters
Court: United States District Court for the District of Montana (Yellowstone County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Julie R. Patten and Paul D. Vestal
Defendant's Attorney: Sarah Kottke
Digested by Kent Morlan
The government alleged in court documents that Gabriela Lopez-Castro, 35, was in the country illegally after having been deported in 2019 and again in 2024. She was arrested in Musselshell County on Feb. 4, 2026, on allegations of partner or family member assault. Musselshell County sheriff’s deputies called the Malta Border Patrol Station for help when they discovered Lopez-Castro had no U.S. identification. The next day, Lopez-Castro acknowledged to Border Patrol agents she had returned to the U.S. illegally.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Gabriela Lopez-Castro?
The outcome was: The Defendant was sentenced to time served with no supervision to follow, but will be remanded to the custody and control of the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Fine waived, special assessment 100.00.
Which court heard United States of America v. Gabriela Lopez-Castro?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Montana (Yellowstone County), MT. The presiding judge was Susan P. Watters.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Gabriela Lopez-Castro?
Plaintiff's attorney: Julie R. Patten and Paul D. Vestal. Defendant's attorney: Sarah Kottke.
When was United States of America v. Gabriela Lopez-Castro decided?
This case was decided on July 31, 2026.