10/28/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/28/2025 19:45
ICE Lodges Arrest Detainer for Criminal Illegal Alien Who Killed Illinois, Cole County Board Member and His Wife
WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) today announced it lodged an arrest for a criminal illegal alien who while driving under the influence killed two Illinois residents, Michael Clayton a Coles County Board Member and his wife, Gail Clayton in a fatal car crash. Local authorities uncovered an extended magazine, ammunition, drugs, and an open container in the vehicle.
Local authorities arrested the driver, Edwin Pacheco-Meza, a 34-year-old illegal alien from Honduras and the passenger in the car, Juan Morales-Martinez, a 18-year-old illegal alien from Guatemala. Edwin Pacheco-Meza is charged with reckless homicide and driving under the influence. Juan Morales-Martinez is charged with drug possession and a weapons offense…read more.