Summary
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained Duwayne Baugh, a legal permanent resident living in New York. Baugh, who is originally from Jamaica, was detained during a check-in with ICE. His detention is connected to his past criminal charges, including possession of firearms.
Key Facts
- Duwayne Baugh is 49 years old and has lived in the U.S. since he was 14.
- He has lawful permanent resident status, meaning he can live and work in the U.S. indefinitely.
- Baugh was arrested during a check-in at an ICE office in the Bronx, New York, on August 13.
- He is currently held at the Orange County Correctional Center in New York.
- Baugh's wife, Kaiisha, is a U.S. citizen and has terminal cancer; doctors gave her less than a year to live.
- Baugh’s criminal record includes multiple firearm-related charges, the first in 2007 and the latest in 2020.
- ICE released him previously to care for his ill wife, but he was detained again due to his criminal history.
- The Department of Homeland Security describes Baugh as having an extensive criminal history.
