DHS Calls on the Public to Report Sightings of Illegal Alien and Suspect of Hit-and-Run that Killed a 68-Year-Old in Morristown, New Jersey

If you have information on the whereabouts of Wilson Adrian Morocho-Necta, contact the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (1-866-347-2423)

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released the following statement regarding Wilson Adrian Morocho-Necta, an illegal alien from Ecuador, who remains at-large and the lead suspect for leaving the scene of a hit-and-run in Morristown, New Jersey on March 20 that left a man dead.

According to reports, Morocho-Necta is accused of hitting a 68-year-old pedestrian, Justo Pilco-Tenesaca, and leaving him to die while pinned under a truck as he fled on foot from the scene.

Wilson Adrian Morocho-Necta

Morocho-Necta is an illegal alien from Ecuador who illegally entered the U.S. in 2019 via the southern border and was removed back to Mexico after being issued a final order of removal by a judge. He illegally re-entered the U.S. at an unknown place and time.

"We are calling on the public to report any sighting of Wilson Adrian Morocho-Necta. This illegal alien is the lead suspect in a hit and run that killed Justo Pilco-Tenesaca and remains at large," said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. "If anyone has information on the whereabouts of this illegal alien, thye should immediately contact ICE at 866-DHS-2-ICE."

Morocho-Necta is at-large. Americans can report tips to our brave law enforcement to help keep their communities safe by contacting our ICE Tip Line: 866-DHS-2-ICE (1-866-347-2423).

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