Pennsylvania
Video shows ICE agents pulling 2 men from vehicle in Phoenixville, Pa.
Viral video that appears to show Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents pulling two men from a vehicle in Chester County sparked a protest and responses from local officials.
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A person who posted the clip to social media said the incident occurred on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, outside the Foodery on Bridge Street in Phoenixville. The video shows federal agents opening up a vehicle and pulling two men from inside as witnesses yell at them.
“Dirt bags,” one woman screams at the agents. “Get a real job!”
A man is then repeatedly heard yelling “back up” to the witnesses as the camera moves away from the vehicle. The camera then shows the ICE agents surrounding two men on the ground as a woman once again calls the federal officers “dirt bags” and tells them to show their faces.
Aiden Donovan, one of the witnesses, told NBC10 he thought the agents came from the district court building from across the street.
“It was a lot,” Donovan said. “I mean they were trying to open the door, knowing that didn’t work, they brought the batons out and just smashed the window in and ripped the glass out, pulled them out.”
Another video obtained by NBC10 shows the agents taking the two men into custody.
“We tried to tell them to leave,” Donovan said. “We tried to say, ‘This is private property. You can’t be here. Like especially you’re not going to be even coming into the store. You have no reason to be here.’ We called the cops. The cops said, ‘They are fully allowed to do what they want. They’re federal agents.’”
In a statement, Phoenixville Mayor Peter Urscheler explained why local law enforcement couldn’t intervene.
“Immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility and local police departments, including Phoenixville’s, are not required to enforce federal immigration laws unless they have a formal agreement to do so,” Urscheler wrote. “The Phoenixville Borough Police Department has never had such an agreement.”
NBC10 sent follow-up questions to the mayor’s office. We have not yet received a response.
Marian Moskowitz of the Chester County Board of Commissioners also released a statement on the video.
“We are seeing enforcement efforts that raise serious concerns about due process, proportionality, and humane treatment,” Moskowitz wrote. ”I strongly believe there must be meaningful oversight of ICE’s activities, and I hope Pennsylvania can find a way to ensure accountability and the protection of basic civil rights.”
NBC10 also reached out to the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. A spokesperson said they had no comment.
The video led to a protest in Phoenixville on Wednesday.
“This wasn’t the first time that ICE has been to Phoenixville and it wasn’t the first time that they’ve taken people,” one protester said.
Federal officials have not revealed details on what led to the incident or the identities of the men who were taken into custody.
Hersheypark in Pennsylvaniacould be forced to close this summer amid a dispute between the site’s operators and union employees, according to a report.
The amusement park is scheduled to open seven days a week starting May 21 in a shift from its weekend-only operation before the summer, despite a looming vote among employees about whether to go on strike.
Over 200 union maintenance employees at Hersheypark, The Hotel Hershey and Giant Center rejected a contract offer from Hershey Entertainment & Resorts on May 7, according to Inside the Magic. The park’s operators described the proposal as their “last, best and final” offer.
Over a three-day period this week, employees will vote on whether to strike after rejecting the offer, which is the third from the park’s operators. A strike could close the park just in time for the start of the busy summer season when families head on vacation.
The list of employees considering going on strike includes ride mechanics, electricians, plumbers, welders, painters, machinists, utilities technicians, carpenters, garage auto mechanics and sign artists.
In mid-March, the union and Hershey Entertainment & Resorts agreed to extend a former contract for 60 days to allow for continued negotiations.
According to Inside the Magic, union workers are seeking fair wage increases, more affordable care plans and higher pay premiums for less-desirable shifts. The union has also said that it will reject new contract offers that lower professional standards, devalue skilled trades or open the door to lower wages in maintenance roles in the future.
The Independent has contacted Hershey Entertainment & Resorts for comment about the possible strike.
Hersheypark, located 15 miles east of Harrisburg, is the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania. Founded in 1906, the 121-acre site boasts more than 70 rides, a water park with 17 water attractions and an 11-acre North American Wildlife Park, according to Hersheypark’s website.
It’s named for and themed in conjunction with the popular candy company.
However, a different park in the Keystone State was named as the top amusement park in the U.S. on TripAdvisor’s Best of the Best list.
It was Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, 42 miles north-northeast of Harrisburg, that topped the list. In doing so, the little-known park was ranked higher than Dollywood, Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Universal Islands of Adventure that also made the top 5.
“It’s got it all: roller coasters, kid-friendly rides (bumper cars, a haunted mansion), swimming, camping, a mining museum, and even a championship 18-hole golf course,” TripAdvisor wrote. “The accommodating staff, clean facilities, and fun attractions make for a memorable family-friendly visit.”
Knoebels is the U.S.’s largest free-admission park, although tickets for individual rides cost a fee.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling on cast vote records creates uncertainty for counties
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (MyValleyTributes) – Charles “Yami” Frederick Jamison, age 83, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, formerly of Warren, Ohio, passed away, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Haven Convalescent Home.
Mr. Jamison was born December 2, 1942, in New Castle, a son of the late Charles N. and Anna (Callihan) Jamison and was a 1960 graduate of New Castle High School.
Charles worked as an order checker clerk for Packard Electric Company, Warren, Ohio, for 31 years, until his retirement in 1999.
A proud veteran, he served his country in the United States Navy.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Warren, Ohio and also attended Mass at Holy Spirit Parish – St. Mary’s Church.
Charles spent his free time hunting and playing Euchre.
He is survived by his four sisters, Margaret I. Klann, Mary E. DeMarco and Catherine “Kay” A. Houk (Robert), all of New Castle and Susan J. Olson (Donald), Winfield, Illinois; his brother, Richard Jamison (Linda) of New Castle; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the City Rescue Mission, 319 S. Croton Ave., New Castle, PA, 16101, and the Salvation Army, 240 W. Grant St., New Castle, PA, 16101.
The family would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to the Haven Convalescent Home for the care and support that Charles received over the years.
Calling Hours will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on 10:30 a.m., Wednesday May 13, 2026, in Holy Spirit Parish – St. Mary’s Church, 124 N. Beaver St., New Castle, with Rev. Aaron Kriss, as celebrant.
Interment: Castleview Memorial Gardens, Neshannock Twp.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Charles F. Jamison, please visit our flower store.
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