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Lindenwold Today
By the People, for the People
10-Year-Old Recounts Fleeing ICE Operation Near School Bus Stop
Incident caused fear and confusion among students in Lindenwold, New Jersey
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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A 10-year-old boy named Dylan, who is a U.S. citizen, recounted fleeing Thursday morning as a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation began near his school bus stop in Lindenwold, New Jersey. Dylan said he heard his classmates suddenly start shouting "ICE" and people started running, with agents following him as he ran home. The Lindenwold School District said fourth- and fifth-graders were waiting at their bus stop when the ICE operation began at a nearby apartment complex, with the target reportedly being the parent of one of the students.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing tensions and fears surrounding immigration enforcement actions, especially when they occur in close proximity to schools and children. The trauma experienced by the students who witnessed the ICE operation raises concerns about the impact on their well-being and sense of safety.
The details
According to the report, Dylan, a 10-year-old U.S. citizen, said the day started normally until he heard his classmates shouting "ICE." He then saw people running, and agents started following him as he ran home. Doorbell video shows children running through the parking lot of the Woodland Village Apartments, where the ICE operation was taking place. The Lindenwold School District said the operation began while fourth- and fifth-graders were waiting at their bus stop, with the target reportedly being the parent of one of the students.
- The incident occurred on Thursday morning, February 14, 2026.
The players
Dylan
A 10-year-old U.S. citizen who recounted fleeing the ICE operation near his school bus stop.
Lindenwold School District
The school district where the incident took place, which said the ICE operation caused significant fear and confusion among the students.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
The federal agency that conducted the operation near the school bus stop, reportedly targeting the parent of one of the students.
What they’re saying
“Out of nowhere, people just start running, saying that ICE is over there, and everybody was running.”
— Dylan (CBS News)
“The presence of multiple enforcement vehicles caused significant fear and confusion, and several students ran from the bus stop.”
— Lindenwold School District (CBS News)
“DHS has to come forward, be transparent. If you're doing 'the right thing,' then there should be no problem.”
— Rep. Donald Norcross, New Jersey Representative (CBS News)
“There's a lot of kids right now, they're traumatized, they don't want to go to school.”
— Maria, U.S. citizen and parent of children attending the local school (CBS News)
What’s next
The Lindenwold School District said it is providing counseling to any students who need it in the aftermath of the incident.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the ongoing tensions and fears surrounding immigration enforcement actions, especially when they occur in close proximity to schools and children. The trauma experienced by the students who witnessed the ICE operation raises concerns about the impact on their well-being and sense of safety.
