Multiple law‑enforcement teams responded to an incident in the city of Erie early Wednesday morning, and video obtained by our newsroom shows officers active at the scene shortly after sunrise.
Just before 6 a.m., units were gathered at the corner of East Fourth and Reed Streets, where at least two vehicles appeared to be damaged. Authorities have not yet confirmed what triggered the incident or how the vehicles were damaged, but we have verified that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) was involved in the response.
A volunteer with the local organization known as the ICE Rapid Response Network spoke with us Wednesday. The group operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and focuses on ensuring community members understand their rights when interacting with immigration or federal law‑enforcement officials.
He said, “Specifically, that you have are the right to an attorney, and the right to remain silent. Those are the two most important ones to remember. Specifically if they come to a home or a business, a private property. They have to have a warrant in order to enter. If they do not have one, you can bar them. Keep the door locked, don’t let them in. And if they are out in the public, same thing. You do not have to talk to them and you just tell them, ‘Hey, I’m not going to speak with you. I’m not going to answer any questions without an attorney present.”
We reached out to both CBP and the Erie Police Department for additional information or comment. As of now, neither agency has provided a statement regarding the incident or ongoing investigation.