Jamaican Officer in Maine Agrees to Voluntary U.S. Departure After ICE Arrest
Maine reserve officer Jon Luke Evans, arrested by ICE for visa overstay and attempted firearm purchase, agreed to voluntarily depart the U.S. to avoid deportation.
Overview
Jon Luke Evans, a reserve police officer from Jamaica, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on July 25 for overstaying his visa.
ICE officials also reported that Evans attempted to unlawfully purchase a firearm, contributing to his arrest as part of enhanced immigration enforcement efforts.
Evans was initially detained at the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility in Rhode Island and later transferred to an ICE facility in Burlington, Massachusetts.
A judge granted Evans voluntary departure from the U.S., allowing him to leave immediately and cover his own expenses to avoid formal deportation.
Evans' arrest sparked a conflict between Old Orchard Beach officials and ICE, as the police chief confirmed his legal work status was verified via E-Verify before employment.
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