Incident:2025-11-XX Bloomington MN Operation Creep ICE Arrest
| Date | 2025-11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | ||
| City | Bloomington | |
| County | Hennepin County | |
| State | Minnesota | |
| Country | United States | |
| Location details | Bloomington Police Department jurisdiction | |
| Facility | ||
| Agencies involved | Bloomington Police Department; ICE (employment connection only) | |
| Operation type | Undercover sex sting operation | |
| Status | Completed | |
| People affected | 16 arrested in total; one identified as ICE employee | |
| Arrests reported | 1 ICE employee arrested | |
| Detentions reported | ||
| Deportations | ||
| Injuries | None reported | |
| Deaths | None | |
| Agents at the scene | Agent:MN-0002 | |
| Vehicles at the scene | ||
| Verification | Verified (public police announcement) | |
| Key sources | * Press conference video via @chenezher (Instagram, 2025-11-19)
* Bloomington Police Department public briefing |
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| Additional information | {{{additional_info}}} |
Summary:
During a Bloomington Police Department undercover sex sting known as “Operation Creep,” officers arrested sixteen individuals accused of attempting to solicit a minor for sex. Police Chief Booker Hodges announced that one of those arrested was an ICE employee, who allegedly identified himself during arrest by stating, “I’m ICE, boys.”
Full description
In November 2025, Bloomington Police carried out a month-long undercover operation targeting individuals attempting to solicit minors online. Sixteen suspects were arrested as part of the sting. During a public briefing, Chief Booker Hodges held a photo of one arrested individual and stated that the person was an ICE employee.
The arrested ICE employee reportedly attempted to use his federal position as leverage during arrest, saying “I’m ICE, boys,” according to the police chief’s account.
Bloomington Police did not publicly identify the individual by name during the briefing. ICE has not issued a public statement at the time of documentation.
Agencies and units involved
- Bloomington Police Department
- ICE (employment connection only; no operational involvement)
Individuals involved
- Agent:MN-0002 — arrested ICE employee (identity not publicly confirmed)
Timeline
- November 2025 — Operation Creep active
- Mid-November — series of arrests conducted
- Police briefing announces ICE employee arrested
Sources
- Press conference video (via @cheneuher, 2025-11-19)
- Bloomington Police Department spokesperson remarks
Internal notes
- Need to monitor ICE press releases for confirmation
- Check Minnesota court filings for booking records
- Determine whether federal charges accompany local charges