El Paso Standard

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported Pedro Bailon, a 36-year-old Mexican citizen with a conviction for second-degree murder, back to Mexico. Bailon was handed over to Mexican authorities on February 12 without incident.

"Violent criminal aliens, like this one have no place in our communities," said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Dallas acting Field Office Director Josh Johnson. "His disregard for our nation’s immigration laws coupled with the violence he perpetrated is unconscionable, demanding his immediate removal."

Bailon entered the United States near San Ysidro, California without inspection on August 21, 1995. He was arrested by the Wichita Police Department in Kansas for first-degree murder on March 8, 2007. The Sedgwick County District Court in Wichita convicted him of second-degree murder on July 2, 2008, sentencing him to an 18-year prison term.

ICE encountered Bailon at the Ellsworth Correctional Facility in Kansas on August 21, 2008, determining his removability under the Immigration and Nationality Act. ICE served him with a notice of intent to issue a final administrative removal order on February 7.

The public can report crimes and suspicious activities by calling 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing an online tip form.

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