ice Archives - Ponca City Now

Oklahoma expands Operation Guardian, giving all state troopers ICE authority

Wednesday, November 5 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Oklahoma Department of Safety Commissioner Tim Tipton announced Tuesday that every member of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is now credentialed under U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of the state’s expanding Operation Guardian program.Tipton shared the update during the opening sessioni of the 2025 Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP)... Read More.

Dallas ICE facility shooter feared radiation exposure and practiced shooting, records show

Wednesday, October 15 by AP

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and JACK BROOKThe parents of the 29-year-old gunman who opened fire on a Dallas immigration facility in September told police their son was “completely normal” before he moved to Washington state and returned home several years ago believing he had radiation sickness, according to newly released records.Joshua Jahn had begun wearing cotton... Read More.

PCPD Arrest Man for Child Sex Abuse, Detainer for U.S. I.C.E.

Wednesday, October 8 by Ponca City Now-PCPD

On October 1, 2025, Officers with the Ponca City Police Department began conducting an investigation involving a juvenile female, who disclosed to her mother, that she had been sexually assaulted by the mother’s boyfriend. During the investigation, the juvenile was taken for a Forensic Interview. In that interview, she told investigators that 27-year-old Ricardo... Read More.

ICE agent’s plea for help ignored by Chicago police, sparking outrage

Wednesday, October 8 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — A recent dispatch call in Chicago has raised concerns after a federal agent's request for assistance was reportedly ignored by local police. The incident began when a suspect ran an ICE agent off the road, leading to a call for help. However, the dispatcher instructed all units to "clear... Read More.

Two in ICE custody after thousands of plants seized in Chester marijuana bust

Wednesday, October 1 by KOKH

CHESTER, OKLA. (KOKH) — Two people were taken into Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after a search warrant was served at a marijuana grow in Chester, Oklahoma.On Sept. 24, the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics' Marijuana Enforcement Teams (OBN MET) searched the New Good Harvest 999 LLC as part of an investigation into illegal cultivation... Read More.

Oklahoma raid uncovers illegal marijuana operation; 7 detained, 2 in ICE custody

Friday, September 12 by KTUL

CUSHING, OKLA. — On Wednesday morning, September 10, the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics' Marijuana Enforcement Teams (MET) executed a search warrant at Ethereal Green, located at 6505 W. 9th Street, as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal activities and multiple violations at the grow operation.Photo courtesy of Oklahoma Bureau of NarcoticsDuring the raid, OBN... Read More.

Supreme Court lifts restrictions on ‘roving patrols’ in Los Angeles ICE raids

Tuesday, September 9 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — In the latest victory for the Trump administration, the Supreme Court cleared the way on Monday for federal agents to conduct sweeping immigration operations in Los Angeles.The move lifted a restraining order from a judge who found "roving patrols" were conducting indiscriminate arrests and stopping people based on race,... Read More.

ICE reports alarming 1,000% rise in assaults on agents amid increasing tensions

Wednesday, August 27 by The National News Desk(TNND)

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Assaults on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents recently increased to at least 1,000%.That's up from 830%, according to ICE's Acting Director Todd Lyons.ICE reports alarming 1,000% rise in assaults on agents amid increasing tensions (Video: The National News Desk){ }The sad truth to that is we’re over 1,000 (%) now,”... Read More.

Red-state campuses partner with ICE, blue-state campuses claim ‘sanctuary’

Thursday, August 7 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — A new Campus Reform investigation found that over 35 colleges and universities have adopted sanctuary campus policies, but some schools in red states have come to the aid of ICE enforcement.Sanctuary Campuses refuse to cooperate with ICE, blocking agents from campus buildings and limiting the role of campus police... Read More.

Trump administration hands over Medicaid recipients’ personal data, including addresses, to ICE

Monday, July 21 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials will be given access to the personal data of the nation’s 79 million Medicaid enrollees, including home addresses and ethnicities, to track down immigrants who may not be living legally in the United States, according to an agreement obtained by The Associated Press.The information will give... Read More.

Over 34,000 plants seized in Pawnee County marijuana farm search, 4 people in ICE custody

Monday, July 14 by KTUL

JENNINGS, OKLA. (KTUL) — Nine people have been detained, including four who were placed in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents' custody after an investigation into a marijuana farm in Pawnee County.On Friday, the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics served a search warrant at HotStar Farm LLC in Jennings as part of an ongoing investigation... Read More.

Del City police assist FBI and ICE in arrest of MS13 gang member with cartel ties

Tuesday, June 24 by KOKH

DEL CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — The Del City Police Department assisted FBI and ICE agents on Saturday, June 21, with the arrest of a known MS13 gang member.According to DCPD, the Flock camera system identified a Ford F-250 that was linked to a known MS13 gang member with cartel ties.After officers contacted the FBI and... Read More.