The Department of Homeland Security(DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a joint statement on June 13, 2025 announcing a $10,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension of four undocumented immigrants with criminal records who escaped from the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey.
The escape of the immigrants occurred on June 12, and since then federal authorities have intensified operations to locate the escapees. According to a senior DHS official, “the cooperation of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies has been requested, and a BOLO (Be On the Look Out) has been issued”.
What is known about Delaney Hall Center?
The same official urged the public to contact 911 or the ICE tip line at 866-DHS-2-ICE if they have any information useful in locating these individuals.
The Delaney Hall Detention Facility, operated by a private company, has been the focus of media attention, although federal authorities denied the existence of widespread unrest following the escape.
The facility houses detainees in immigration custody and, according to its administrators, offers 24-hour access to medical services, legal and family visits (in-person and virtual), legal libraries, nutritionist-approved meals, religious programs and recreational activities.
However, the recent escape has raised questions about the effectiveness of security protocols, especially given the seriousness of the fugitives’ record.
Who are the fugitive immigrants?
Authorities have identified the four escapees as individuals with serious criminal records:
Franklin Norberto Bautista-Reyes, originally from Honduras, entered the country irregularly in 2021. He was arrested in May 2025 on charges of aggravated assault, terroristic threats and illegal possession of weapons.
Joel Enrique Sandoval-Lopez, also Honduran, arrived in 2019 as an unaccompanied minor. He has priors for illegal possession of a firearm (October 2024) and aggravated assault (February 2025).
Joan Sebastian Castañeda-Lozada, a citizen of Colombia, was admitted in 2022. He was arrested in May 2025 for robbery, burglary and conspiracy to commit robbery in Hammonton, New Jersey.
Andres Pineda-Mogollon, also Colombian, overstayed his tourist visa in 2023. He was arrested in New York for petty theft and subsequently in Union, NJ, for residential burglary, conspiracy and possession of burglary tools.
How to collaborate with the search?
The authorities have set up confidential channels for reporting information:
ICE web form
ICE toll-free hotline: 1-866-347-2423 (open 24/7)
According to DHS, the hotline is staffed with specialized personnel trained to handle reports from the public and law enforcement agencies.
This hotline receives reports of a variety of crimes, including gang activity, terrorism, immigration fraud and human trafficking.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has announced that new resources and additional personnel will be allocated to bolster this tool to expedite the apprehension of these individuals who, according to DHS, pose a direct threat to public safety.
Los trabajos de las autoridades para capturar inmigrantes está en su máximo punto, lo que ha ocasionado varias redadas y protestas
Federal authorities alert
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La fuga de cuatro inmigrantes con antecedentes criminales del centro Delaney Hall ha encendido las alertas de las autoridades federales.
En un clima migratorio ya tenso, el caso pone nuevamente en debate la seguridad en centros de detención privados y el manejo de detenidos con historial violento.
La comunidad, especialmente en Nueva Jersey y estados circundantes, ha sido convocada a colaborar, mientras el DHS y el FBI intensifican sus esfuerzos por localizar y detener a los fugitivos lo antes posible.
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