US EditionMaine Police Chief Says Officer Arrested by ICE Is Missed by Colleagues and Was Eligible to Work
OLD ORCHARD BEACH, MAINE, JUL 30 – Jon Luke Evans was detained after attempting to buy a firearm despite holding a valid Employment Authorization Document verified by the Department of Homeland Security in May 2025.
- Reserve Officer Jon Luke Evans was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on July 25 despite having legal work authorization, the Old Orchard Beach Police Department said.
- According to ICE, Evans attempted to purchase a firearm for his employment as a reserve officer, which triggered an alert to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives that coordinated with ICE for his detention.
- Old Orchard Beach Police Chief Elise Chard said the I-9 federal immigration and work authorization form was approved by the Department of Homeland Security on May 12, and Evans would not have been permitted to begin work until and unless Homeland Security verified his status.
- Old Orchard Beach Police Chief Elise Chard said the department is investigating, stating 'We are distressed and deeply concerned about this apparent error on the part of the federal government.'
- In light of the incident, federal officials are scrutinizing employment verification protocols, with Maine Assistant House Majority Leader Rep. Lori K. Gramlich calling for a review of DHS authorization processes.
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