$10,000 Reward: DHS and FBI Seek Help Locating 4 Escaped Criminal Illegal Aliens from Newark Detention Facility

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

NEWARK, NJ — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in collaboration with the FBI, is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of four escaped criminal illegal aliens from Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark. The escape took place on June 12, 2025, and these individuals are considered public safety threats.

DHS urges anyone with information to call 911 immediately or reach out to the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423).

“The safety of the Newark community and the American public is our top priority,” said a senior DHS official. “We are calling on the public to help locate and apprehend these dangerous fugitives.”

🚨 Escaped Individuals: Who to Watch For

1. Franklin Norberto Bautista-Reyes

   • Origin: Honduras

   • U.S. Entry: 2021 (unlawfully)

   • Charges: Aggravated assault, terroristic threats, and weapons possession (Wayne Township PD – May 3, 2025)

2. Joel Enrique Sandoval-Lopez

   • Origin: Honduras

   • U.S. Entry: 2019 (as a minor)

   • Charges: Unlawful handgun possession (Oct 3, 2024), aggravated assault (Feb 15, 2025 – Passaic PD)

3. Joan Sebastian Castaneda-Lozada

   • Origin: Colombia

   • U.S. Entry: 2022 (unlawfully)

   • Charges: Burglary, theft, conspiracy (Hammonton PD – May 15, 2025)

4. Andres Pineda-Mogollon

   • Origin: Colombia

   • U.S. Entry: 2023 (visa overstay)

   • Charges: Petit larceny (NYPD – April 25, 2025), residential burglary (Union, NJ – May 21, 2025)

📍 Detention Facility Status & Response

Despite early concerns, there is no widespread unrest at the privately operated Delaney Hall Detention Facility. The center remains operational, providing:

• 24/7 medical care

• Legal and family visitation (in-person and virtual)

• Library and translation services

• Religious accommodations

• Recreational programs

The escape has triggered a BOLO (Be On the Lookout), and additional law enforcement resources have been deployed to track and detain the fugitives.

🔎 Submit a Tip Anonymously

If you have any information about the whereabouts of these individuals:

• Call: 911 or 866-347-2423

• Submit Online: ICE Tip Form

The tip line operates 24/7 and is staffed by specialists trained to handle reports involving over 400 federal immigration-related crimes, including gang activity, sex trafficking, and terrorism.

🛡 Public Safety is Paramount

DHS and the FBI are working closely with local, state, and federal partners to ensure these individuals are apprehended and no longer pose a threat to public safety. Community awareness and cooperation are key to their capture.

Stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Your tip could save lives and earn you a reward.

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