The superintendent of Iowa's largest school district has been arrested by federal immigration authorities.

Des Moines Public Schools confirmed Friday afternoon that Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts was detained by ICE. At that time, DMPS said it had not confirmed any information as to why Roberts is being detained.

Shortly before 3 p.m. Friday, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that ICE agents had taken Roberts into custody during a "targeted enforcement operation."

According to DHS, ICE officers approached Roberts in his vehicle and Roberts sped away, later abandoning his vehicle near a wooded area.

DHS called requested mutual aid support from the Iowa State Patrol, which helped assist in locating Roberts.

DHS officials said Roberts was in possession of a loaded handgun, $3

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