An illegal alien, released into the United States by former President Joe Biden’s administration, is now accused of killing 51-year-old James Bagley III in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Sylva, North Carolina.

This month, illegal alien Mauricio Josue Alberto Sarmiento of Honduras was arrested by the Sylva Police Department and charged with felony hit-and-run resulting in death, no liability insurance, driving with a revoked license, speeding, and failure to reduce speed.

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“If it weren’t for the Biden Administration’s disastrous open borders, James Bagley would still be alive,” Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin said. “ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] is asking officials in Jackson County to cooperate and not release this criminal from jail without notifying ICE. By securing our border and deporting illegal aliens, we can save lives and prevent tragedies like this one from ever happening again.”

ICE agents have lodged a detainer against Sarmiento, seeking custody of him if he is released from Jackson County Jail at any time.

(*) Full article: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/08/19/north-carolina-biden-released-illegal-alien-accused-of-killing-51-year-old-man-in-hit-and-run/