A detainee who escaped from the ICE detention facility operated by LaSalle Management Company, under the authority of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within the Department of Homeland Security, was quickly captured by the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Department (JPSO).

According to information provided, at approximately 1:45 p.m. on December 28th, Deputies with the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office and JPSO K-9 units immediately responded to the report of an escape at the ICE facility located at 327 Industrial Drive in Jonesboro. 

During the search, a passing motorist reported seeing a male subject cross U.S. Highway 167 heading east near the Edmonds–Gayla Traina Memorial Cemetery, south of Jonesboro. Deputies saturated the area and continued the search on foot.

At approximately 3:18 p.m., the subject was located in a wooded area between Robinson Road and Firetower Road and taken into custody without incident. The detainee was transported back to the ICE facility and placed in secure lockdown.

While pursuing the escaped detainee, two JPSO deputies were involved in a motor vehicle crash. Both were transported to the Jackson Parish Hospital to be checked out for minor injuries and were later released.

The Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office would like to thank all responding agencies for their cooperation and assistance, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, LaSalle Management, the Winn K-9 Chase Team, the Jonesboro Fire Department, the Jonesboro Police Department, and all off-duty deputies who responded to assist.
No further information is available at this time.