PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – After a person was taken into custody by federal agents in Corvallis early Wednesday morning, Corvallis police are saying they had nothing to do with it.
The police department said they were made aware of the incident near the 1500th block of NW Division St around 7:30 a.m. Officers later confirmed the involvement of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
“The Corvallis Police Department had no prior knowledge of this operation and was not involved in any way. We did not participate in, assist with, or provide support for this action,” Corvallis police said.
Details of the arrest are unclear, though Corvallis police said no one detained by ICE is housed at the Corvallis Law Enforcement Center.
“Under Oregon law, local law enforcement agencies — including the Corvallis Police Department — are prohibited from using public resources to support or assist federal immigration enforcement. This includes the use of facilities, property, personnel, funds, equipment, or technology,” they said.
KOIN 6 News has reached out to ICE for a statement and will update this story if we hear back.
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Aimee Plante
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