As reported by Brandon Jarvis (Virginia Scope) and Brad Kutner (Radio IQ), ICE agents have detained multiple individuals inside the Chesterfield County Courthouse over the past several days.
According to Virginia Scope, six people were detained on Friday, another six on Monday, and agents were seen in the courthouse again on Tuesday. The detentions reportedly occurred after court hearings, as individuals exited to pay fines or handle administrative matters.
Witnesses say agents waited at a side door, where individuals were taken into custody and escorted into a vehicle parked in a fenced area adjacent to the courthouse.
Sheriff Karl Leonard confirmed the number of detentions but said he was unsure who was being targeted or why. “I can confirm they were here,” Leonard said. “But I don’t know who they were taking or why.”
At least one courthouse attendee was also confirmed detained during this period, according to Radio IQ.
The reporters observed a black SUV backing into the secure lot Tuesday morning. The driver waved at the press but did not respond to questions before leaving with individuals inside. Attempts to reach ICE’s Richmond-area field office were unsuccessful. Phone lines listed as active were not in service.
This is a developing story.
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