Winthrop Harbor, IL – Residents along the 2800 block of 15th Street woke up to a significant law enforcement presence this morning as the Winthrop Harbor Police Department assisted the U.S. Secret Service and the Lake County Tactical Response Team in serving a federal search and arrest warrant.
According to the Winthrop Harbor Police Department, the warrant was part of an ongoing U.S. Secret Service protective intelligence investigation. Officials emphasized that the operation was unrelated to any immigration enforcement actions.
While details about the investigation remain limited, authorities confirmed there is no current threat to public safety. The police presence was precautionary and connected to the execution of the warrant, officials said.
The department shared a brief statement on social media early this morning, directing residents to the town’s official website for more details.
Law enforcement vehicles were observed in the area during the operation, but normal traffic and neighborhood activity have since resumed.
This marks one of several recent joint operations between federal and local agencies in Lake County aimed at supporting ongoing national investigations.
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