Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith addresses rumors of ICE agents in the city

LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith making a statement at her weekly media briefing regarding the increased chatter around an ICE presence in the city.

The mayor saw the need to address the public through the city's live Facebook about an increasing number of comments being made and concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, known as ICE, coming to or being in Lima. She is encouraging residents to rely on official statements and trusted sources and to pause before sharing information that has not been confirmed.

The mayor's full statement can be viewed and read below:

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