ICE Operation Leads to School Closure in Rockwood
An elementary school in Rockwood was closed on Friday due to an early morning U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation at a nearby apartment complex.
Residents of the Carrington Square apartment complex reported that law enforcement arrived around 6 a.m. and served a search warrant in the area, stating that they were conducting an investigation related to guns and drugs.
They [officers] said supposedly because there was a whole bunch of guns and drugs, and that's why they were coming to the apartment - Priscilla Mazorra, Carrington Square resident
State Rep. Ricki Ruiz, D-Gresham, confirmed the closure of Rockwood Preparatory School on social media, stating that
witnesses reported over 10 vehicles arriving and targeting two individuals.
The operation has sparked concerns in the community, with the school closure affecting local families.
Author's summary: ICE operation prompts school closure in Rockwood, sparking community concerns.