The second illegal immigrant accused of escaping from a Colorado detention center during a power outage last month was captured Tuesday while on a bus, authorities said.
Geilond Vido-Romero, 24, who is accused of having ties to the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, was caught while riding a bus in Denver, the U.S. Marshals Service said. Vido-Romero was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in February and was suspected of shoplifting and resisting arrest. On March 18, he and Joel Jose Gonzalez-Gonzalez, 32, allegedly escaped from the Denver Contract Detention Facility in Aurora during a power outage.
Escape From Detention
Authorities noticed the pair were missing after they were unaccounted for during a 2 p.m. count. Assistant Facility Director Mohamed Bennani told Aurora Police that power at the detention center went out at around 9:30 p.m., and the back doors of the center opened up to the soccer field. Gonzalez-Gonzalez was found three days after the escape in nearby Adams County, where he had been previously held in jail.
Vido-Romero’s Alleged Ties
Court and police documents show Vido-Romero lived at the now-closed apartment complex in Aurora where some armed Tren de Aragua members were seen entering an apartment on a viral video that caught President Donald Trump’s attention during last year’s presidential campaign.
Vido-Romero was wanted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials for allegedly escaping detention in Aurora last month. ICE officials believe he may have been involved in criminal activity related to the Tren de Aragua gang, which is known for its violent crimes in Venezuela and other countries.
Law Enforcement Response
The capture of Vido-Romero follows a heightened focus on border security and immigration enforcement by the Trump administration. ICE has increased raids and deportations, targeting individuals who are in the country illegally, especially those with criminal records or gang affiliations…