FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Agents from Homeland Security, the FBI, and the IRS descended upon multiple Freeport locations Thursday morning as part of a public safety investigation, according to police.
Freeport Police Chief Jacquelyn Frausto issued a statement around noontime to reassure the city’s migrant community that the “situation is in no way related to immigration matters.”
“On March 26, 2026, the Freeport Police Department coordinated a court-authorized collaborated effort with Homeland Security Investigations, the FBI, and IRS Criminal Investigations at multiple locations in Freeport, Illinois. We want to address with clarity and transparency and reassure our residents that this situation is in no way related to immigration matters. It was handled solely as a public safety issue, consistent with our mission to protect and serve all members of our community. Our officers and our Federal partners acted swiftly and professionally to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone involved. We remain fully committed to maintaining a safe environment for all residents, and we encourage the community to continue placing their trust in us as we work diligently to uphold that responsibility. As this investigation remains ongoing, we cannot comment further on it,” the statement read in full…