Shocking Escape Sparks Outrage
Imagine a convicted child rapist, a fugitive from justice, slipping through the fingers of federal agents because a group of do-gooders decided to play hero. That’s exactly what happened in Longmont, Colorado, when Jose Reyes Leon-Deras, a Salvadoran national, dodged an ICE sting. The twist? A local activist group, waving their megaphones like modern-day Robin Hoods, tipped him off. This jaw-dropping tale of misguided activism and a dangerous fugitive still on the loose will leave you questioning who’s really protecting whom.
Who Is Jose Reyes Leon-Deras?
Jose Reyes Leon-Deras isn’t your average runaway. Convicted of child rape in Italy, he’s a wanted man who illegally entered the U.S. On June 20, 2025, ICE and the FBI had him in their sights in Longmont, ready to bring him to justice. But this wasn’t a Hollywood thriller with a tidy ending. Instead, it’s a real-life comedy of errors where the bad guy gets a head start, thanks to some unexpected interference.
Activists or Accomplices?
Enter the Colorado Rapid Response Network, a squad of over 1,200 volunteers who fancy themselves guardians of the vulnerable. Armed with bullhorns and encrypted apps, they showed up, shouting about rights and warning of ICE’s presence. Their social media posts, in English and Spanish, identified the feds’ unmarked vehicles, giving Leon-Deras his cue to vanish. While they claim they’re just “informing” people, critics argue they’re practically rolling out the red carpet for a predator. Talk about a plot twist!
Sanctuary City Silliness
Longmont’s fiasco didn’t happen in a vacuum. Denver’s sanctuary city policies, which limit cooperation with ICE, set the stage for this circus. A 2017 ordinance ties law enforcement’s hands, making it harder to nab fugitives like Leon-Deras. Meanwhile, the real villain—Leon-Deras—is still out there, probably chuckling at the chaos while he prowls, looking for children. Who needs a getaway car when you’ve got activists on speed dial?
What Now for Public Safety?
With Leon-Deras still at large, ICE is begging for tips—call 1-866-347-2423, but don’t try to play hero yourself. The Department of Homeland Security is fuming, calling out the activists for prioritizing ideology over safety. This whole mess raises a thorny question: when does “helping” cross the line into enabling predators? As communities grapple with balancing compassion and justice, one thing’s clear—this fugitive’s freedom is no laughing matter. What do you think: should activists face consequences for tipping off a fugitive?
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