Summary
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Ian Roberts, the superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools in Iowa, claiming he is a fugitive from Guyana with a deportation order. Roberts was found with a gun and other items after initially fleeing from agents. The school board has appointed an interim superintendent to ensure the school district continues to run smoothly.
Key Facts
- Ian Roberts, superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, was arrested by ICE.
- ICE claims that Roberts is an undocumented immigrant from Guyana with an active deportation order.
- Roberts reportedly attempted to escape from ICE agents before being captured.
- He was found with a loaded gun, a hunting knife, and $3,000 in cash.
- The school board has appointed Matt Smith as the interim superintendent following Roberts' detention.
- ICE states Roberts was driving a school district vehicle at the time of his arrest.
- The school district has over 30,000 students, making it the largest in Iowa.
