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Lake Worth Beach bakery owner faces up to 10 years in prison on illegal reentry charge

Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Michael Hoffman, as published by WPTV · July 23, 2026 · 1 min read

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A bakery owner in Lake Worth Beach is facing serious consequences. Jacob Zapeta-Castro is charged with a federal offense related to illegal reentry. This charge carries significant potential penalties. If convicted, Zapeta-Castro could face up to 10 years in prison. Further details about the case are available through WPTV.

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Category: Local · Published: July 23, 2026 · Source: WPTV · Reading time: 1 min

Summary created by	The Palm Beach Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed
Byline on source page	Michael Hoffman, as published by WPTV
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Source published	Jul 23, 2026
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Lake Worth Beach bakery owner faces up to 10 years in prison on illegal reentry charge

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