In Kyle: On Thursday, Jan. 15 at approximately 7:45 a.m., Hays County Sheriffs Office received a call from Homeland Security/ICE requesting ambulance assistance for an individual being detained by federal authorities. Members of the Kyle Police Department were notified of the request and responded to the scene to provide support to EMS. The individual was transported to the hospital by EMS in the accompaniment of Homeland Security personnel.
The City of Kyle and the Kyle Police Department are not involved with this operation or any other ICE operations, and were not made aware of this operation prior to the 911 Dispatch request.
Kyle Police Department is committed to the safety and well‑being of all members of our community.
In Buda: This morning, Thurs., January 15, federal immigration enforcement agents informed the City that they intended to temporarily park a transport vehicle at City Hall as a central location while conducting their own operations in surrounding areas. The City requested that the transport bus be relocated to free up limited public parking and the agents complied.
The City of Buda and the Buda Police Department are not involved with this operation.
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