Executive Summary
- An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation was conducted in Northern Oakland County, Michigan.
- Clarkston Community Schools issued a precautionary “shelter-in-place” order due to the law enforcement activity.
- School officials stated there was no imminent threat to the schools, and the measure was taken as a precaution.
- The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office confirmed an active situation but provided no further details.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in Clarkston, Michigan, prompted a precautionary “shelter-in-place” order for local schools on Wednesday morning. The Clarkston Community Schools district initiated the security measure after being notified of a significant law enforcement presence in the area of Northern Oakland County.
A spokesperson for the school district confirmed they were informed that ICE agents were in pursuit of multiple individuals in the vicinity. Officials emphasized to the schools that there was no imminent threat directly connected to the educational facilities, and the shelter-in-place was a proactive safety measure.
Witnesses in the area reported observing a substantial law enforcement presence near the Pine Knob entertainment venue, specifically off Sashabaw Road and Clarkston Road. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office acknowledged their involvement in an active situation but declined to release further information, citing the ongoing nature of the operation.
The situation remains under investigation by federal and local authorities. It is important to note that law enforcement actions are part of a legal process, and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.