
Two men held by immigration authorities fled from detention near Denver after a jail's electrical power gave out and inadvertently opened their doors to freedom, officials said Wednesday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Geilond Vido-Romero, 24, and Joel Jose Gonzalez-Gonzalez, 32, "are still at large and the search is ongoing," the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said in a statement.
Main Idea: Two ICE detainees escaped from a detention facility near Denver after a power outage opened their doors, and authorities are still searching for them.
Key Points:
The escape of two ICE detainees may raise public safety worries and can add costs for local police, taxpayers, and detention centers.
The power outage may prompt stronger checks on jail backup systems, which could reduce future escapes and improve safety.
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One of the two detainees at the center of the escape story and a named subject of the.
One of the two detainees at the center of the escape story and a named subject of the.
Central agency responsible for detaining the two men and confirming they fled custody.
Local law-enforcement body that reported details about the escape and timing of the power outage response.
The facility where Gonzalez-Gonzalez was being held and from which the custody chain is part of the story.
Mentioned as Vido-Romero’s country of origin and removal destination.
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