(2-4-26) Bekzhan Beishekeev (30) of Philadelphia, PA is being held in the Jay County Jail on a Bench Warrant after yesterday’s tragic crash that took the life of four local Amish residents.

According to a County Pulse Alert Facebook posting he is being held on an ICE detainer.

Carrier Allegations: Some industry reports have linked the incident to broader concerns regarding “chameleon carrier” networks, which are trucking companies that re-register under new names to evade safety violations or shutdowns.

A chameleon carrier is a trucking company that, after being shut down or fined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for safety violations, reopens under a new name, address, or DOT number to evade accountability. These deceptive, high-risk operators, often called “reincarnated carriers,” are up to three times more likely to be involved in serious, fatal crashes

The investigation is ongoing, and local authorities at the Jay County Sheriff’s Office will release more information as it becomes available. 

Bekzhan Beishekeev (30) of Philadelphia, PA

An ICE detainer (or immigration hold) is a written, voluntary request from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to local law enforcement agencies to detain an individual for up to 48 hours beyond their scheduled release date. This allows ICE officials time to assume custody for potential deportation. 

Key Aspects of an ICE Detainer:

  • Purpose: To notify ICE before an individual is released from criminal custody and to hold them, ensuring they are not released into the community before immigration officers can take them into federal custody.
  • Duration: The request asks for up to 48 hours of additional detention (excluding weekends and holidays).
  • Applicability: These are issued for individuals in jail who ICE believes are deportable, often due to criminal charges, convictions, or prior immigration violations.
  • Voluntary Nature: ICE detainers are not judicial warrants and are considered requests, not legally binding orders, meaning local law enforcement agencies may not be required to comply, depending on local, state, or federal law.
  • Process: If a detainer is honored, the person is transferred to ICE custody; if ignored, the individual is released when their criminal case concludes