A Jamaican national, Jon Luke Evans, is arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for illegally attempting to purchase a firearm while employed as a reserve police officer in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. Evans entered the U.S. on a visa in September 2023 but failed to depart by the required date, thus remaining unlawfully in the country. His transaction raised red flags due to his immigration status, prompting a federal investigation that has raised concerns regarding the hiring practices of local law enforcement.
During the probe, it was revealed that Evans had undergone extensive background checks and training before being hired as a seasonal officer, leading to questions about the efficacy of the Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program, which confirmed his eligibility to work. The police department has initiated an internal investigation to reassess its hiring procedures and compliance with immigration laws, amid heightened scrutiny following a similar case involving another illegal immigrant working in local law enforcement.
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