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Beyond Deportation: Jamaican National Gets Prison Time for Illegal U.S. Reentry

Jamaican man, Gayle, sentenced to 18 months for illegally reentering the U.S. after prior deportations.

byEditorial Staff

September 4, 2025, 5:26 PM

American flag displayed through wire mesh, symbolizing the concept of deportation

Executive Summary

Jamaican national Garville Gary Gayle was sentenced to one year and six months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after previous deportations.

Gayle had been deported twice before: in 2009 following a felony conviction for marijuana possession with intent to sell, and in 2016 after a second felony conviction for illegal reentry.

His current unlawful presence was discovered on April 29, 2024, when he was arrested by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office for possession of cocaine, leading to the federal illegal reentry charge investigated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement Removal Operations (ERO).

Laws and Precedent

Garville Gary Gayle was sentenced for the federal crime of illegally reentering the United States after being previously deported, a charge that falls under U.S. immigration and criminal law. His prior deportations stemmed from felony convictions for possession of marijuana with intent to sell and a previous illegal reentry, illustrating how criminal offenses can trigger removal proceedings under federal immigration statutes. The sentence, handed down by a U.S. District Judge following a guilty plea, reflects the federal government’s enforcement of immigration laws and the judicial process for prosecuting repeat offenders.

A Jamaican national, Garville Gary Gayle, 37, was sentenced to one year and six months in federal prison on Thursday, September 4, 2025, for illegally reentering the United States after being previously deported. U.S. District Judge Julie S. Sneed handed down the sentence in a U.S. District Court after Gayle pleaded guilty to the charge on June 3, 2025.

Background of Previous Deportations

Court documents reveal that Gayle, a citizen of Jamaica, had been previously deported from the United States on two separate occasions. His first deportation occurred on November 19, 2009, following a felony conviction for possession of marijuana with intent to sell.

He was deported again on May 26, 2016, after a second felony conviction, this time for illegal reentry into the country. These prior convictions established a pattern of non-compliance with U.S. immigration laws.

Current Offense and Investigation

Gayle was discovered to be unlawfully present in the United States once more on April 29, 2024. He was arrested by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office on charges of possession of cocaine.

Following his conviction for the cocaine offense, federal authorities identified him as an individual who had illegally reentered the country after his previous deportations. The case was thoroughly investigated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement Removal Operations (ERO).

Prosecution Details

The federal prosecution against Gayle for illegal reentry was led by Special Assistant United States Attorney Matthew Del Mastro. The sentencing reflects the federal government’s commitment to enforcing immigration laws and addressing individuals who repeatedly violate deportation orders.

This sentencing underscores the federal government’s continued efforts to enforce immigration laws and deter individuals from reentering the country illegally after deportation, particularly those with prior criminal records.