Rockford, IL – Residents in Rockford raised concerns Tuesday night after spotting an SUV marked “ICE” parked outside the Rockford Police Department’s District 2 building on Broadway.
According to the City of Rockford Government, at approximately 8:23 p.m., officers responded to the sighting and approached the closed police facility. No individuals were contacted inside the building. The SUV departed the area at around 8:40 p.m.
The Rockford Police Department emphasized that it had no contact with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) before, during, or after the incident. Officials also confirmed they have no information regarding whether ICE agents were in the area or remain present in the community.
The update was issued in both English and Spanish to reassure residents following community reports. Police stated the incident remains under review, but there is no active ICE operation involving the department.
Community members are encouraged to remain alert and report unusual activity to local authorities.
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