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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
4 detainees escaped from a Newark ICE detention facility after advocates say poor conditions led to ‘chaos'
Four detainees have escaped from a federal immigration detention center in New Jersey, which has been the center of protests since its opening in May and where both a sitting congresswoman and Newark's mayor have been arrested. The detainees were held at Delaney Hall, a privately owned 1,000-bed facility that Immigration and Customs Enforcement uses as a detention center. Lawmakers and demonstrators have protested outside the facility, calling for more oversight and criticizing President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration. Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said additional law enforcement partners 'have been brought in to find these escapees and a BOLO has been disseminated.' She also encouraged the public to call 911 or the ICE Tip Line: 866-DHS-2-ICE with any information that may lead to finding the escapees. The escape comes amid escalating nationwide protests against federal immigration enforcement. In response to the demonstrations, which started in downtown Los Angeles and were prompted by immigration raids, Trump has federalized the National Guard against the wishes of California Gov. Gavin Newsom. More protests are expected over the weekend, including more than 2,000 'No Kings' anti-Trump demonstrations planned across all 50 states. The detainees 'breached security' at Delaney Hall on Thursday, DHS said. While the agency said 'there has been no widespread unrest' at the facility, federal and local police officers responded to reports of a fight, according to an immigration advocate who was at the facility. Amy Torres, executive director of the New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice, told CNN she heard from family members of detainees inside Delaney Hall that the commotion began Thursday after the detainees had been fed insufficient lunch after going more than 20 hours without food. Torres said Friday advocates have learned 'chronic food shortages, undrinkable water, crumbling mesh walls, and inadequate staffing led to the chaos' that occurred Thursday. 'This should be the last day that GEO Group is allowed to do business in New Jersey,' she added, referring to the private corporation that owns the detention facility. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said in a statement to X that he was 'concerned about reports of what transpired at Delaney Hall this evening, ranging from withholding food and poor treatment, to uprising and escaped detainees.' 'This entire situation lacks sufficient oversight of every basic detail,' Baraka went on. 'This is why city officials and our congressional delegation need to be allowed entry to observe and monitor, (and) why private prisons pose a very real problem to our state and its constitution.' DHS and the FBI are offering a $10,000 award for information leading to the arrest of the escapees, who were described as 'public safety threats' in a news release announcing the award. The escapees had all been arrested on criminal charges, according to the DHS news release. CNN has not yet identified whether the escapees have legal representation. Last month, several Democratic politicians protesting the facility's opening clashed with federal agents. Baraka was arrested for trespassing and held in custody for several hours but the charge was later dropped. The mayor is now suing New Jersey's top federal prosecutor over his arrest. Stemming from the same incident, Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver of New Jersey was also charged with forcibly impeding and interfering with federal law enforcement officers – a rare federal charge against a sitting member of Congress – and indicted by a grand jury Tuesday. McIver says the charges are baseless. The escape follows several high-profile jailbreaks in the past month. Two inmates are still on the run after a group of 10 escaped from a New Orleans jail, and a former police chief convicted on rape and murder charges escaped from an Arkansas prison before being recaptured earlier this month. CNN's Lex Harvey, Alisha Ebrahimji and Diego Mendoza contributed to this report.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Yahoo
Memphis man wanted in AR robberies killed during high-speed chase with troopers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis man wanted in connection with convenience store robberies in Arkansas was killed Wednesday during a high-speed chase with Arkansas troopers in Van Buren County. According to Arkansas State Police, Joey Vincent Simmons II, 23, was the subject of a BOLO for his involvement in the armed robberies in Conway and Damascus. Troopers said they located Simmons' vehicle traveling northbound on U.S. Highway 65 south of Bee Branch. Copper thieves knock radio station off the air: MPD They said the pursuit began with Simmons driving at speeds of more than 100 mph, passing motorists, and heading into oncoming traffic. ASP said Simmons fired a gun from inside his vehicle toward a trooper before he lost control of his vehicle, veered into a wooded area, and was ejected. Simmons was pronounced dead at the scene. Woman stabs man with hot sauce bottle, police say Arkansas State Police said no troopers were injured during the pursuit, and no law enforcement officers fired a weapon. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Citizen
11-06-2025
- The Citizen
Man sought by police, arrested and in court
Man sought by police, arrested and in court Xabiso Mngcongo (34) was arrested and appeared in court today. The Middelburg Observer published an article on our website about the BOLO WhatsApp group, which helps look for missing persons and other cases. One of their recent posts was that of Mngcongo, whom a task team from Joza SAPS was looking for. A reward of up to R50 000 was offered by the police for information that could assist in locating Mngcongo. He is a person of interest in their investigation of at least four murders committed between November 2022 and June 2024 in Kwazakhele (Gqeberha) and Joza (Makhanda). The investigating officer, Detective Warrant Officer Barend Lensley, just confirmed that Mngcongo handed himself over to the police and has appeared in court. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
Watch: Burglary suspect arrested after attempting to use fake name with Atlanta police
The Brief Sylvester York, wanted for burglary, was arrested after using a fake name during an encounter with Atlanta police officers. Officers recognized York from a BOLO alert and confirmed he had an outstanding burglary warrant. York has a lengthy criminal history, including 30 prior arrests for various charges such as narcotics, robbery, burglary, and theft. ATLANTA - A man wanted for burglary was arrested after attempting to use a fake name during an encounter with Atlanta police officers on May 31, authorities said. Police have released body cam video of the encounter. What we know According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers with the Crime Suppression Unit were canvassing the area near 2370 Metropolitan Parkway around 10:30 p.m., searching for a known burglary suspect. Officers conducted a "knock and talk" at the suspect's last known address but were informed by current residents that he was not there. As officers prepared to leave, they spotted a man walking through a nearby grassy area who matched the suspect's description. When questioned, the man identified himself as "Mike," but officers quickly recognized him from a previously issued BOLO (Be On the Lookout) alert. He was taken into custody and later identified as Sylvester York. Officers confirmed he was the subject of an outstanding burglary warrant. Police said York has a lengthy criminal history, with 30 prior arrest cycles that include charges for narcotics, robbery, burglary, and theft. He was transported to the Fulton County Jail without incident. The Source The Atlanta Police Department provided the details and video for this story. Additional information and a mug shot were obtained from the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
Multi-agency effort assist in arrest of wanted fugitive in Walton County
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A coordinated effort with the Walton County Sheriff's Office Intelligence Unit, patrol deputies and surrounding agencies led to the arrest of a wanted fugitive on Thursday, June 5. According to a news release, at around 3:45 p.m., the Walton County Sheriff's Office received a BOLO alert for Bay County for 34-year-old Derron Lanell Skinner. Deputies said he was believed to be driving towards Walton County. Skinner was wanted on multiple charges, including a federal warrant for ATM bank burglary. The WCSO Intelligence Unit quickly identified the suspect's vehicle as a black Range Rover with Texas plates. Deputies were able to quickly locate the vehicle traveling westbound on Highway 20. Deputies intercepted the vehicle at the intersection of Highway 331 and Highway 20 in Freeport. After confirming the Texas license plate and vehicle description, WCSO deputies executed a felony stop and took Skinner into custody without incident. Skinner was transported and booked into the Walton County Jail, where he remains in custody pending extradition by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Jacksonville, Florida. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
