Maine Police Officer Arrested by ICE Agrees to Voluntary Departure
Old Orchard Beach Police Officer Jon Luke Evans, arrested by ICE for visa overstay and attempted firearm purchase, has agreed to voluntarily leave the U.S. to avoid deportation.
Overview
Old Orchard Beach Police Officer Jon Luke Evans was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on July 25, reportedly for overstaying his visa and attempting to unlawfully purchase a firearm.
Despite previous claims of legal work authorization, a judge granted Evans voluntary departure from the U.S., allowing him to leave as soon as Monday at his own expense.
Evans was initially detained at the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility in Rhode Island and later transferred to an ICE facility in Burlington, Massachusetts, according to multiple sources.
Evans's arrest sparked conflict between Old Orchard Beach officials and ICE, as Police Chief Elise Chard had confirmed his legal work status via the DHS E-Verify program before employment.
Details about Evans's case remain undisclosed, and his legal representation status is unknown, with ICE officials not responding to requests for comment on discrepancies.
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