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In a Facebook post on April 11, the Portage County Sheriff announced their agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law in the county.

How Portage County Sheriff plans to enforce immigration law

Alton Northup, News Director May 12, 2025

When Portage County Sheriff’s deputies make a traffic stop, they may soon ask for proof of citizenship on top of license, registration and insurance. This is because the office signed an agreement...

Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski is one of the first in Ohio to enter an agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law. Last year, Zuchowski garnered national attention after calling immigrants “human locusts” in a Facebook post. | Courtesy Portage County Sheriff's Office

Portage County Sheriff confirms ICE partnership

Alton Northup, News Director April 11, 2025

Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski confirmed his office plans to work with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law. In a statement posted to Facebook, Zuchowski...

Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski is one of the first in Ohio to enter an agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law. Last year, Zuchowski garnered national attention after calling immigrants “human locusts” in a Facebook post. | Courtesy Portage County Sheriff's Office

Read Portage County Sheriff’s agreements with ICE

Alton Northup, News Director April 11, 2025

Last month, Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski signed two agreements with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law. The agreements, posted on the ICE website,...

Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski is one of the first in Ohio to enter an agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law. Last year, Zuchowski garnered national attention after calling immigrants “human locusts” in a Facebook post. | Courtesy Portage County Sheriff's Office

Portage County Sheriff signs agreement with ICE to identify, arrest immigrants

Alton Northup, News Director April 10, 2025

Portage County’s sheriff, an outspoken critic of illegal immigration, has become one of the first in Ohio to enter an agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration...

In a Facebook post on April 11, the Portage County Sheriff announced their agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law in the county.

‘He should be removed from office’: Kent State professor speaks out against Sheriff Zuchowski

John Engoglia October 17, 2024

Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski has recently made national headlines for his online remarks targeting Democrats and Kamala Harris supporters. Many found the remarks concerning, unprofessional and...

Kent State students come to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to cast their votes on Nov. 8, 2022.

Justice Department to monitor Portage County election after voter intimidation complaints

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital managing editor October 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Justice announced today it will monitor federal voting rights laws during early voting and on Election Day in Portage County. Residents filed complaints with federal and state...

The Portage County Administration Building where the Board of Elections is located in suite 101 on Jan. 29, 2024.

Portage County sheriff accused of intimidating voters

John Engoglia, Reporter October 1, 2024

Kent United Church of Christ was hot, muggy and overflowing as over 150 concerned  Portage County residents packed the building the evening of Sept. 19 to voice their opinions on Portage County Sheriff...

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