One Aurora ICE Escapee Recaptured, Search Continues for Second

Joel Jose Gonzalez-Gonzalez was apprehended by Adams County deputies, while Geilond Vido-Romero remains at large following the detention center escape linked to a power outage.

• Joel Jose Gonzalez-Gonzalez, one of two detainees who escaped from the Aurora ICE detention facility, was captured early Friday by Adams County Sheriff's deputies after being spotted as a suspicious person 12 miles from the facility.
• Geilond Vido-Romero, the second escapee, remains at large, with law enforcement continuing their search efforts as of Friday afternoon.
• The escape occurred on March 18 during a power outage at the facility, which unlocked doors and allowed the detainees to bypass security and scale a perimeter fence.
• The incident has exposed disputes between ICE and the Aurora Police Department, with ICE claiming delayed assistance and Aurora police asserting they were notified hours after the escape was discovered.
• The Aurora detention facility is operated by The GEO Group under a federal contract, raising questions about the adequacy of private contractors in managing detention security and operations.

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