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Illegal Immigrant Arrested Trying to Buy Firearm, Was Working as Maine Police Officer!? ~ VIDEO

Old Orchard Beach, Maine – In a shocking failure of federal and local systems, a Jamaican national who overstayed his visa was recently arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after he was caught trying to illegally purchase a firearm—while working as a reserve police officer in Maine.

The man, 34-year-old Jon Luke Evans, entered the United States legally on a visa in September 2023 but never left when required. Nearly 10 months later, he had managed to secure a law enforcement position, complete firearms training, and patrol the streets of Old Orchard Beach—all while being in the country unlawfully.

According to ICE, Evans was taken into custody on July 25th, 2025, in Biddeford after his background check during a firearm purchase attempt triggered an alert with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). He admitted that he intended to buy the gun to use for his police duties.

How Did He Get Hired?

That’s the question many are asking—including ICE officials, Maine residents, and gun owners across the country.

The Old Orchard Beach Police Department says Evans was hired as a seasonal reserve officer in May 2025, after passing a full background check, medical and physical screenings, and completing standard law enforcement training. He was reportedly cleared through the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) E-Verify system, which astonishingly listed his Employment Authorization Document as valid through March 2030.

Police Chief Elise Chard said the department relied on that DHS verification when it made the hire, adding:

“We are distressed and deeply concerned about this apparent error on the part of the federal government.”

Was He Armed?

Chief Chard confirmed that the illegal immigrant was issued a department-owned firearm, but officers are not permitted to take weapons home or carry personal firearms while on duty. Evans, however, attempted to personally purchase a firearm—possibly for on-duty or off-duty use—prompting his arrest.

Under federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(5)(A)), illegal aliens are barred from possessing or purchasing firearms, regardless of their job status or intentions. The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld this law, reaffirming that illegal immigrants have no Second Amendment rights.

“We have a police department that was knowingly breaking the very law they are charged with enforcing,” said Patricia H. Hyde, Acting Field Office Director for ICE’s Boston division. “This case is not just disturbing—it’s dangerous.”

Firearms Training & Authority

According to the department, Evans received standard police training. That likely included firearms handling, use-of-force protocols, and arrest procedures. While he may not have been carrying a personal firearm at the time of arrest, he was trained and potentially authorized to use one in the line of duty—despite having no legal right to be in the country or possess a gun.

Not the First Time

Evans’ case isn’t an isolated incident. In April 2025,ICE arrested a Congolese national working as a corrections officer in Falmouth, Maine, who also tried to illegally purchase a firearm. That individual had applied for asylum but remained unlawfully present.

These back-to-back arrests raise serious national security and public trust concerns—especially in light of rising calls for mass deportations and tighter border controls following President Trump’s 2024 re-election.

Maine Law Allows Non-Citizens in Police Work

Maine is one of about a dozen states that allow non-citizens with valid work permits to serve in law enforcement. However, being in the country illegally is not the same as having a valid work permit—and Evans’ visa expired in October 2023.

Despite his expired visa, Biden Administration DHS systems somehow cleared him to work, and the police department never received a flag from ICE—until the firearm purchase attempt brought it all crashing down.

Where We Go From Here

Evans’ employment has been suspended, and the Old Orchard Beach Police Department has launched an internal investigation into how this happened. Meanwhile, ICE says it will ramp up enforcement across New England, targeting illegal immigrants in sensitive public safety roles.

For many gun owners, this situation reinforces what the courts have already affirmed: constitutional rights—especially those involving deadly force—must be tied to loyalty, legal presence, and allegiance to the United States.

This case is a warning. If illegal immigrants can slip through the cracks and end up patrolling American streets with department-issued weapons, what else is broken in the system?

Bottom Line:

Jon Luke Evans should have never been hired, never been armed, and never been allowed to purchase a firearm. This isn’t just a paperwork error—it’s a breakdown in national security, public trust, and the rule of law.

ICE has confirmed he will be placed in removal proceedings.