Mundelein, IL – The Mundelein Police Department issued a public statement Wednesday night to dispel what it called “inaccuracies” spreading on social media about a federal law enforcement presence near E. Orchard St. and S. Shaddle Ave. on October 22nd.
According to police, several residents reported seeing individuals they believed to be U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents conducting immigration enforcement. The claims quickly circulated online, prompting community concern and a crowd gathering in the area.
Police said responding officers confirmed the federal activity was not related to immigration enforcement and that no one was taken into custody. The unidentified federal agents later left the scene.
In their statement, officials acknowledged public sensitivity to immigration issues but emphasized that various federal agencies—beyond immigration enforcement—routinely conduct investigations involving violent crimes and narcotics.
“Please recognize that other federal and state enforcement agencies are still responsible for conducting criminal investigations,” the department wrote. “These officers and agents can easily be mistaken or misidentified as immigration agents.”
Authorities urged residents not to confront or follow law enforcement personnel during such operations, warning that interference could be dangerous or illegal. Instead, police advised the public to report suspicious activity to local authorities for verification.
The department closed by encouraging peaceful, civil engagement and mutual respect during such situations.
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