Annapolis Police Draw Backlash After Posting About ‘Suspected ICE Vehicle’ In Parking Lot

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A Facebook post from the Annapolis Police Department about a “suspected ICE vehicle” briefly entering the agency’s parking lot Monday sparked a wave of online reaction, with many commenters questioning why a local police department publicly addressed the brief appearance of a possible federal law enforcement vehicle.

Residents reported seeing a suspected U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicle in the APD parking lot just before noon Monday, June 15, 2026, according to the department.

A review of department cameras showed the suspected ICE vehicle pulled into the front parking lot with another vehicle behind it. The suspected ICE vehicle waited until the second vehicle left the lot, then exited as well.

“At no time did the vehicle enter the restricted portion of the lot or interact with any sworn or civilian APD staff,” Annapolis Police wrote.

The department did not say whether the vehicle was confirmed to belong to ICE, whether any enforcement action occurred nearby or whether the second vehicle was connected to the first.

The post drew a flood of comments, many of them critical or mocking. Several commenters questioned why the department described a possible federal law enforcement vehicle as “suspected,” while others argued police should not treat the presence of federal agents at or near a police facility as unusual.

Other commenters supported the department’s decision to acknowledge the reports, saying residents have concerns about immigration enforcement activity and should be informed when it is suspected in the community.

The criticism also extended beyond the Facebook comments. Delegate Matt Morgan called the post an example of political tension spilling into law enforcement.

“Have you ever seen law enforcement issue a public announcement that they’re not working with law enforcement?” Morgan wrote. “This is the insanity Annapolis Democrats have brought to law enforcement.”

The statement came amid heightened attention on immigration enforcement in Anne Arundel County after County Executive Steuart Pittman issued Executive Order 70, which restricts federal immigration enforcement activity on county-owned property, including county buildings, parking lots and other facilities.

The order prohibits ICE from using Anne Arundel County-owned facilities or property for immigration enforcement activities without county authorization. It also directs county police to investigate allegations involving violence, property damage or criminal conduct connected to federal immigration operations.

The parking lot incident resulted in no reported arrests, injuries or police interaction, according to the Annapolis Police statement.

The reaction highlights the growing tension between federal immigration enforcement and local policies in Anne Arundel County, where officials have sought to limit the use of county property for immigration operations while residents remain divided over how local agencies should respond.

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