Overview
- Joel Jose Gonzalez-Gonzalez and Geilond Vido-Romero escaped from the Denver Contract Detention Facility in Aurora, Colorado, on March 18, 2025, during a power outage.
- The power failure caused the facility's back doors to unlock, allowing the detainees to flee through an exit leading to a soccer field.
- Local authorities, including the Aurora Police Department, were notified hours after the escape, limiting their ability to respond effectively.
- The private GEO Group operates the detention facility under contract with ICE, and the incident has highlighted operational vulnerabilities and delayed communication protocols.
- Both detainees remain at large, with ICE leading the search and local law enforcement offering conditional assistance if the escapees are confirmed to be within their jurisdiction.