DHS, FBI offer $10,000 reward for capture of four escapees from N.J. detention facility
UPDATE: Joel Enrique Sandoval-Lopez and Joan Sebastian Castaneda-Lozada were taken back into custody.
NEWARK, N.J. — The Department of Homeland Security and the FBI are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of four individuals who escaped from Delaney Hall Detention Facility in New Jersey.
The four detainees, described by federal authorities as criminal illegal aliens, breached security and escaped from the privately operated facility on June 12.
“DHS has become aware of four detainees at the privately held Delaney Hall Detention Facility escaping. Additional law enforcement partners have been brought in to find these escapees and a BOLO has been disseminated,” a senior DHS official said in a statement. “We encourage the public to call 911 or the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE if they have information that may lead to the locating of these individuals. DHS and the FBI are offering a $10,000 reward for any information that leads to the arrest of these public safety threats.”
Authorities said contrary to reports, there has been no widespread unrest at Delaney Hall, which continues operations and provides detainees with medical care, legal access, religious services, meals, and recreational activities.
The facility, located in Newark, is operated by a private contractor under federal oversight.
The escapees remain at large, and federal officials consider them a public safety concern. Anonymous tips may be reported on the ICE Tip Form and via the toll-free ICE tip line, (866) 347-2423.
Franklin Norberto Bautista-Reyes is an illegal alien from Honduras who illegally entered the U.S. in 2021. On May 3, 2025, the Wayne Township, New Jersey Police Department arrested Bautista for aggravated assault, attempt to cause bodily injury, terroristic threats, and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes.
Joel Enrique Sandoval-Lopez is an illegal alien from Honduras who illegally entered the U.S. as a minor in 2019. On October 3, 2024, the New Jersey Passaic Police Department arrested Sandoval for unlawful possession of a handgun. He was arrested again on February 15, 2025, by the Passaic Police Department for aggravated assault.
Joan Sebastian Castaneda-Lozada is an illegal alien from Colombia who illegally entered the U.S. in 2022. On May 15, 2025, the New Jersey Hammonton Police Department arrested Castaneda for burglary, theft, and conspiracy to commit burglary.
Andres Pineda-Mogollon is an illegal alien from Colombia who overstayed a tourist visa and entered the U.S. in 2023. On April 25, 2025, the New York City Police Department arrested Pineda for petit larceny. On May 21, 2025, the Union, New Jersey Police Department arrested Pineda for residential burglary, conspiracy residential burglary, and possession of burglary tools.
