ICE Arrests Illegal Immigrant Training as Pennsylvania Corrections Officer Suspected of Rape

Ibrahim George Kallon, a Sierra Leone citizen, was arrested for sexual assault after overstaying his visa.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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An illegal immigrant training to be a corrections officer in Pennsylvania was arrested on suspicion of rape and other sexual offenses, federal authorities said. Ibrahim George Kallon, a citizen of Sierra Leone, obtained a visa that eventually expired in 2024. At the time of his arrest, Kallon was training to become a Delaware County Prison corrections officer.

Why it matters

This case highlights concerns about illegal immigrants working in sensitive positions, such as corrections officers, and the potential risks to public safety when immigration laws are not properly enforced. It also raises questions about the vetting process for hiring corrections officers and other public safety roles.

The details

Kallon was arrested by the Glenolden Police Department on February 11 and charged with involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault, false imprisonment, and indecent assault. ICE stated that Delaware County Prison had released Kallon back into the community despite an ICE immigration detainer, prompting ICE officers to arrest him.

  • Kallon's visa expired in 2024.
  • Kallon was arrested on February 11, 2026.

The players

Ibrahim George Kallon

A citizen of Sierra Leone who was training to become a Delaware County Prison corrections officer despite overstaying his visa and being suspected of rape and other sexual offenses.

ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement)

The federal agency that arrested Kallon after he was released by the Delaware County Prison despite an ICE immigration detainer.

Glenolden Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that arrested Kallon on February 11, 2026.

Delaware County Prison

The correctional facility where Kallon was training to become a corrections officer, and which released him back into the community despite an ICE immigration detainer.

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What they’re saying

“If the county won't protect its own residents, we'll do it for them.”

— ICE (X)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Ibrahim George Kallon out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of robust immigration enforcement and thorough vetting processes for public safety positions, as well as the need for cooperation between federal and local authorities to protect communities from potential threats posed by illegal immigrants.