New Jersey Man Charged with Transportation of Irish Citizens Who Entered the United States Unlawfully

Burlington, Vermont - The United States Attorney's Office stated that Tyshan Murray, 43, of Union, New Jersey has been charged by indictment with unlawfully transporting citizens of Ireland, who had entered the United States unlawfully.

On September 26, 2024, Murray appeared before United States Magistrate Judge Kevin J. Doyle for an arraignment on the indictment and entered a plea of not guilty. Judge Doyle had previously ordered that Murray be detained during the pendency of this matter.

According to court records, on September 8, 2024, nine citizens of Ireland had crossed into the United States illegally in the vicinity of Drew Road in Richford, Vermont. Murray picked up these nine citizens near the U.S.-Canada border and transported them in his SUV, including two young children who were unrestrained in the rear cargo compartment.

The United States Attorney's Office emphasizes that Murray is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. Murray faces up to five years of imprisonment if convicted. The actual sentence, however, would be determined by the Court with guidance from the advisory United States Sentencing Guidelines and the statutory sentencing factors.

United States Attorney Nikolas P. Kerest commended the investigatory efforts of the United States Border Patrol.

The prosecutor is Assistant United States Attorney Andrew C. Gilman. Murray is represented by Assistant Federal Public Defender Barclay Johnson.