1-year-old taken to hospital after ICE traffic stop prompts Sanford police response

By: Staff Report

Outlets: Seacoast Online

Published: October 16, 2026

Words: 222

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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SANFORD, Maine — A 1-year‑old child was taken to Southern Maine Health Care to be evaluated, as a precaution, Thursday, Oct. 15, according to Sanford police, who say they responded to assist federal immigration authorities during a traffic stop on Brook Street near High Street.

Sanford police said they were called at about 9:19 a.m. by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, whose agents had detained a driver during a federal enforcement action.

ICE reported to police that …

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