REGARDING THE RUMOR THAT THE DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY WAS IN CROTON EARLIER TODAY, CONFIRMATION EMAIL FROM THE VILLAGE

This blog waited for official confirmation. Here it is: Statement on Homeland Security Presence at Village Court

This morning, officers from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) identified themselves to the Croton Police Department. They were looking for a specific individual, who had been previously arrested by another agency, and was due in Village Court today. The DHS officers had not been alerted by the Croton Police Department. The DHS officers left prior to taking anyone into custody.

If you would like to view the Village’s official statement on immigration practices, which is posted on our website, please click here.

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