Marshall County Sheriff Phil Sims said local deputies and U.S. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and local deputies arrested around 180 people across four North Alabama counties during a weeklong operation. The joint effort targeted individuals with criminal records involving violent crimes, domestic violence, sexual offenses, and DUI convictions, as well as those previously deported, according to federal authorities. Sims emphasized that deputies “were not simply providing support from the sidelines,” stating the operation aimed to address individuals “who repeatedly violate our laws or engage in criminal activity that threatens our communities.”
The operation spanned Marshall, Franklin, Lawrence, and Colbert counties, with deputies actively participating alongside federal agents to locate and apprehend targets. Sims announced the results on Saturday, highlighting the collaboration between local and federal law enforcement. No further details about the specific locations of arrests or the legal status of those detained were provided in the sources.
Joint Operation Leads to 180 Arrests
The coordinated effort involved local deputies and ICE agents working together to apprehend individuals with prior deportations or criminal histories. Federal authorities confirmed the arrests included people with records in violent crimes, domestic violence, sexual offenses, and DUI convictions. The operation took place over a week and covered four North Alabama counties.
Sheriff Emphasizes Community Safety
Marshall County Sheriff Phil Sims stated that the operation was not limited to passive support but included active participation by deputies. He asserted that the county would not serve as a “safe haven” for individuals engaging in criminal activity. The sheriff’s comments were made public on Saturday following the conclusion of the operation.
Operation Covered Four Counties
The joint operation targeted Marshall, Franklin, Lawrence, and Colbert counties, with local deputies collaborating with ICE agents. Federal authorities provided details about the types of individuals arrested but did not disclose additional specifics about the operation’s methodology or outcomes.
