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Urgent Search in Ocean City Sparks Unrelated ICE Detention

UPDATE: An urgent search of an Ocean City, New Jersey apartment this week has led to an unrelated detention by federal authorities. The operation, related to a child sexual abuse materials investigation, resulted in the detention of an individual not connected to the case, according to Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland.

The incident unfolded earlier this week, with the search warrant executed on October 16, 2023. During the operation, federal agents from ICE detained a resident of the apartment, identified as the nephew of a couple living there. The details surrounding this detention have raised significant concerns among immigrant rights advocates.

Prosecutor Sutherland confirmed via email that the detained individual was not the target of the investigation. “An individual who resided in the residence that was not the target of the search warrant was detained by ICE on an unrelated federal warrant,” Sutherland reported. The name of the detainee has not been disclosed, and no charges have been filed relating to the ongoing child sexual abuse materials investigation.

Sutherland emphasized that the targeted individual in the investigation is currently represented by legal counsel and has not yet been charged. Authorities seized multiple electronic devices during the search, including cellular phones, laptops, and camcorders, pending further evidence retrieval.

In the wake of the search, the immigrant rights organization El Pueblo Unido of Atlantic City hosted a live session on Facebook on October 18, 2023, where they discussed the family’s experiences during the incident. The couple described a chaotic scene, where agents questioned everyone in the apartment about their immigration status and allegedly threatened deportation for non-cooperation.

Cristian Moreno-Rodriguez, who leads El Pueblo Unido, characterized the search as a “raid” rather than a targeted operation. The couple expressed their fear and confusion, stating, “What happened to us, I don’t wish that on anyone. But sadly, it’s happening to Latinos all across the country.”

This incident underscores the intersections of law enforcement operations and immigration enforcement, raising critical questions about the treatment of families during such searches. The community is left unsettled as they await further developments in both the child sexual abuse materials investigation and the ongoing immigration situation.

As of now, the community and advocates are calling for transparency and accountability in how such investigations are conducted, particularly regarding the implications for immigrant families. This story is developing, and authorities are expected to release more information in the coming days.

Stay tuned for updates as this situation unfolds.

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