Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office Clarifies Role in Immigration Operation
The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office issued a clarification regarding reports of immigration activity in Dalton and Whitfield County, emphasizing that the operation is conducted solely by federal law enforcement personnel targeting individuals with criminal histories and removal orders, not by…
Chattanooga, TN, October 29, 2026 —
The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office issued a clarification regarding reports of immigration activity in Dalton and Whitfield County, stating that the operation is being conducted solely by federal law enforcement personnel.
The office said the federal operation targets individuals with criminal histories and removal orders. It emphasized that local sheriff’s deputies are not conducting the operation.
The clarification addresses the distinction between federal personnel carrying out the activity and the county sheriff’s office. The information provided does not identify which federal agency is involved, when the operation began, or how long it is expected to continue.
The office’s statement also does not provide details about the number of people targeted or affected, specific locations within Dalton or Whitfield County, or any individual cases. No further information about the operation’s procedures or outcomes was included in the available summary.
Reports of immigration activity in the area prompted the clarification, but the information provided does not specify where those reports appeared or what they said. The sheriff’s office’s stated message was limited to the operation’s federal jurisdiction and the focus on individuals with criminal histories and removal orders.
According to the clarification, local sheriff’s deputies are not carrying out the operation. No additional details were provided about whether county personnel have any other role or whether the office expects to issue further updates.
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