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United States of America v. Fabio Lenin Aza-Velez
Date: 03-20-2026
Case Number: 1:26-cr-00023
Judge: John J. McConnell, Jr.
Court: United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island (Providence County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Providence
Defendant's Attorney:
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Fabio Lenin Aza-Velez, 45, a citizen of the Dominican Republic, was previously removed from the United States on November 10, 2009, after being convicted in New York for felony narcotics offenses, including criminal sale of a controlled substance on school grounds.
Court records indicate that on January 12, 2006, he was sentenced to three to nine years’ imprisonment for those offenses. The indictment alleges that after having been removed from the United States, the defendant illegally reentered the country without obtaining consent of the Attorney General or the Secretary of Homeland Security to reapply for admission.
Aza-Velez was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers on March 12, 2026.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Ronald R. Gendron.
The matter was investigated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Fabio Lenin Aza-Velez?
The outcome was: An indictment is merely an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Which court heard United States of America v. Fabio Lenin Aza-Velez?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island (Providence County), RI. The presiding judge was John J. McConnell, Jr..
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Fabio Lenin Aza-Velez?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Providence. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Providence Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Fabio Lenin Aza-Velez decided?
This case was decided on March 20, 2026.