Councilmember’s ICE activity claim in Columbia sparks controversy, validity questions

HOWARD COUNTY, Md. (WBFF) — A social media post from a councilmember in Howard County alleging ICE activity in the area sparked controversy as the Howard County Police Department argue an undercover child sex crime investigation was at risk of being compromised.

Liz Walsh, the councilmember for District 1 in Howard County, took to Facebook this week, warning of ICE activity at several locations, including near an elementary school.

“We’re hearing that there is an ICE operation happening in Howard County by the Verona Apartments in Oakland Mills, behind the village center,” Walsh wrote online. “They expect a bus from Thunder Hill Elementary School to be the target. LA Mart and the elementary school have been notified. Please stay safe folks.”…

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