American fugitive wanted for parole violations, drug raps nabbed in Dumaguete City

August 30, 2026

By ABOGADO.COM.PH Staff

An American fugitive was recently arrested in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental over parole violations and outstanding illegal drugs charges in the United States, the Bureau of Immigration said.

The BI’s Fugitive Search Unit agents apprehended Jason Michael Hill, 45 on August 11 at Purok St. John, Barangay Calindagan.

Hill is allegedly wanted in the United States for parole violation, with an underlying dangerous drugs charge, based on an outstanding warrant issued by the Sacramento County Superior Court in California.

BI records showed that Hill entered the Philippines in March 2023 as a temporary visitor but has already overstayed.

He was also the subject of existing BI derogatory records for being an undesirable alien and fugitive from justice.

“Let this be a clear message to fugitives: the Philippines is not a safe haven for those escaping justice. If you come here to hide from the law, the BI will find you. We will work with our foreign law enforcement partners to locate you, arrest you, and ensure that you face the appropriate legal and immigration consequences,” BI commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said.

Hill will remain in BI custody while facing immigration proceedings.