Jody Lynn McGuire of Manchester, New Hampshire, and Tyler Kenneth George Leavine of Dannemora, New York, have been sentenced for their involvement in transporting individuals who entered the United States illegally. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont announced that McGuire received a sentence of approximately two and a half months served in prison followed by two years of supervised release. Leavine was previously sentenced to about seven months served in prison with an identical term of supervised release.
Court records indicate that on March 26, 2025, U.S. Border Patrol responded to information about a planned human smuggling operation in Alburgh, Vermont. Agents located a white Ford Edge with New York license plates at the scene. Video evidence showed several people entering the vehicle. After stopping the car, agents identified McGuire as the driver and Leavine as the front-seat passenger. Three Indian nationals were found in the backseat; they did not have legal documentation to be present in the United States.
Both McGuire and Leavine admitted to law enforcement that they had traveled to Alburgh to pick up these individuals and expected payment for their actions.
First Assistant United States Attorney Michael P. Drescher acknowledged the work done by U.S. Border Patrol investigators: “First Assistant United States Attorney Michael P. Drescher commended the investigatory efforts of the United States Border Patrol.”
The prosecution was led by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Katherine Flynn. Defense representation included Assistant Federal Public Defender Emily Kenyon for McGuire and attorney Kevin M. Henry for Leavine.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America, an initiative aimed at using Department of Justice resources to address illegal immigration, target criminal organizations involved in such activities, and enhance community safety.
