Corvallis Police Statement Regarding Federal Immigration Enforcement Action - 09/03/25
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News Release Corvallis Police Department 180 NW 5th Street Corvallis, OR 97330 541-766-6924 |
09/03/2025 11:36 am
Lt. Ben Harvey, Corvallis Police Department
(541) 766-6556 / cpdpio@corvallisoregon.gov
Corvallis Police Statement Regarding Federal Immigration Enforcement Action
On September 3, 2025, at approximately 7:30 a.m., the Corvallis Police Department became aware of an incident in the 1500 block of NW Division St where an individual was taken into custody by persons who appeared to be federal agents. Follow-up confirmed the incident was part of a federal enforcement action conducted by U.S. 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.
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.
There are no ICE detainees housed at the Corvallis Law Enforcement Center, and ICE is not operating from or using our facility.
The Corvallis Police Department remains committed to transparency, community trust, and full compliance with state law.