DES MOINES, Iowa —

Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents Friday morning, school board president Jackie Norris said in a statement.

According to ICE, Roberts was living in the country illegally and was in possession of a loaded handgun, $3,000 in cash and a fixed blade hunting knife. Officials said Roberts is from Guyana.

After his detainment, Iowa leaders released statements and took to social media with their reactions.

Des Moines Public Schools put out a statement, saying the district's priority is to "provide a safe, secure and outstanding education for all students." This content is imported from Facebook. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more informa

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