DMPS superintendent Ian Roberts detained by ICE agents following pursuit

Dr. Ian Roberts is being held in the Woodbury County Jail in Sioux City.

DES MOINES, Iowa — ICE agents have detained Des Moines Public School District superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts on Friday, according to school board chair Jackie Norris.

“We have no confirmed information as to why Dr. Roberts is being detained or the next potential steps,” Norris said.

WATCH: DMPS press conference after Dr. Ian Roberts’ ICE detainment

DMPS said Matt Smith, the district’s associate superintendent, has been named as interim superintendent.

The Iowa Department of Public Safety said it received a mutual aid request from ICE shortly before

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