Wyoming Sheriff's Office Arrests 46 on Immigration Charges During Commercial Vehicle Sweep

Key Details The Laramie County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) conducted a three-day commercial vehicle enforcement operation called "Truck Around And Find Out: Operation Spring Break" in partnership with federal authorities. The detail resulted in 85 criminal arrests, with 46 specifically for immigration violations. Why It Matters Many arrested drivers were operating without valid commercial driver's licenses, driving unsafe trucks with bald tires, or employed by revoked or suspended trucking companies. One undocumented driver had no CDL and was parked illegally in a no-truck zone. Sheriff Brian Kozak emphasized these enforcement actions directly improve road safety. The Impact Laramie County's commercial vehicle enforcement operations have reduced fatal crashes and maintained a violent crime rate 50% below the national average. This is the second major operation this year - a similar February 2026 detail netted 32 immigration-related arrests. Authority and Enforcement Last fall, Sheriff Kozak and 25 deputies were sworn in by ICE and authorized to enforce immigration law under federal Title 8, Section 287(g). This expanded authority enables local law enforcement to address immigration violations during routine traffic and vehicle inspections.