ICE Dallas removes a 36-year-old citizen of Mexico with convictions for murder in the second degree

DALLAS — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed Pedro Bailon, a 36-year-old citizen of Mexico and convicted felon charged with second-degree murder, to his home country Feb. 12. He was turned over to Mexican authorities 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 U.S near San Ysidro, California without inspection Aug. 21, 1995.

The Wichita Police Department in Kansas arrested Bailon for first–degree murder March 8, 2007.

The Sedgwick County District Court in Wichita, Kansas, convicted Bailon for second degree murder July 2, 2008, sentencing him to 18 years in prison.

ICE encountered Bailon at the Ellsworth Correctional Facility in Kansas Aug. 21, 2008, and determined he was removable per the Immigration and Nationality Act.

ICE served Bailon with a notice of intent to issue a final administrative removal order, Feb.7.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.