Immigrant Added Back to ICE’s Most Wanted List

President Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reinstated an undocumented immigrant to Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) most wanted list. This individual, wanted for the hit-and-run death of 20-year-old Blake Ziet in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, had previously been removed from this list by the Biden administration in 2021.

DHS Secretary Markwayne Marin announced this week that Mexican immigrant Jesus Martos Chacón, accused of causing Ziet’s death in a tragic incident back in 2006, is being added back.

The crash happened on November 18, 2006, when Blake was on his motorcycle, heading to meet a friend. Martos Chacón allegedly turned into Blake’s lane, leading to a front-end collision that left Blake trapped under his truck, which subsequently caught fire.

Martos-Chacon fled the scene and has evaded capture since. Blake ultimately succumbed to his injuries at a nearby hospital, and his family faced the heartbreak of holding a funeral without a casket due to the extent of his injuries.

It’s unclear why the Biden administration had removed Martos-Chacón from the list. Other undocumented individuals accused of violent crimes were also taken off at that time.

DHS spokesperson Lauren Biss referred to Martos-Chacón as a “Mexican criminal illegal alien” responsible for Blake’s tragic death.

In the incident, Martos-Chacon drove on the wrong side of the road, hitting Blake head-on, which resulted in Blake’s motorcycle being trapped beneath the truck as it ignited. Since his escape, finding Martos-Chacón has become essential—not just for justice, but to bring closure to the Ziet family. Authorities encourage anyone with information about his whereabouts to reach out to the tip line.

At the time of Blake’s death, Martos-Chacon had a troubling history, including several arrests for offenses like drunk driving in Texas and operating a vehicle unlawfully in East Baton Rouge.

He had also faced allegations of assault in Dallas in February 1998. As of now, he still hasn’t been handed over to federal officials for deportation.

DHS is calling on the public for assistance in tracking down Martos-Chacón. Recent tips indicated he may have been living in Denham Springs, Louisiana.