13 Arrested at Pennsylvania DMV During ICE Operation at Truck Driver Licensing Center

Key Details Ice agents arrested 13 people at the Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles office in Kittanning on Friday, April 3rd, after a concerned citizen called Department of Homeland Security. The incident occurred while non-domiciled commercial truck drivers were seeking medical form updates at the West Kittanning Driver License Center. What Happened When ICE officers arrived, numerous people fled the scene, some abandoning their vehicles in the parking lot and on nearby streets. Witnesses reported up to 10 people exiting from single truck cabs when agents arrived. Multiple semi trucks were investigated during the operation, with individuals scattered throughout the surrounding community. Why It Matters The 13 arrested individuals were from countries including Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan. One detainee allegedly resisted arrest and assaulted a local officer. Sheriff Frank Pitzer noted that some people fled without clear documentation of why, raising questions about potential immigration violations. Official Statement PennDOT spokeswoman Alexis Campbell clarified that the department did not coordinate with ICE and that the large gathering was solely due to scheduled medical form updates for non-domiciled CDL permit and license holders. PennDOT emphasized they had no involvement in the law enforcement operation. The investigation remains ongoing.