A detainee escaping from Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody at the Krome Detention Center in west Miami-Dade has sparked a large law enforcement presence in the area. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, and as of Thursday morning, the search for the escapee was still ongoing. Local authorities were immediately notified and are actively assisting in the search efforts.
Aerial footage from Chopper 6 captured the scene near the prison, showing Miami-Dade Police officers and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement gathered in a rural area. A mobile command center was set up, and helicopters were seen circling overhead as law enforcement agencies worked together to locate the escapee. The escapee, identified as a 31-year-old man, remains at large, with no further details released at this time.
The Krome Detention Center is a federal immigration detention facility owned by ICE and operated by ICE officers and contract employees. In May 2018, ICE contracted with Akima Global Services, LLC, to provide detention and transportation services at Krome. During a recent inspection, the facility housed 615 adult male ICE detainees, with no adult female detainees present.
Located near the Miccosukee Casino and Resort, the detention center has become the focus of an extensive search operation by local authorities. The Miccosukee Police Department has issued a warning to the public, advising them to avoid the area north of Dade Corners until the escapee is apprehended. Multiple law enforcement agencies are involved in the search, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.
As the search continues, updates on the situation can be expected from news outlets like NBC6. The community is urged to stay informed and vigilant as law enforcement works diligently to locate and detain the escaped prisoner. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by law enforcement in maintaining security and order within detention facilities.