35 Undocumented Individuals Arrested After Homeland Security Agents Raid Zipps Sports Grill Locations
10660 N 32nd St, Paradise Valley, Phoenix
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Summary
- Homeland Security agents raided multiple Zipps Sports Grill locations in the Phoenix area on Monday as part of a large, months-long federal criminal investigation. 35 undocumented individuals were arrested during the operation.
- Officials say more details and potential charges will be released after evidence is reviewed. There are 15 locations being served throughout the area, but it's unknown if they are all Zipps establishments. The nature of the violations is unclear at this time.
- Zipps is a popular sports bar and restaurant chain in Arizona, operating since 1995 with 14 locations throughout the Phoenix metro area, per the company's website.
Timeline
According to local news, at least 35 undocumented individuals were arrested in the Zipps Sports Grill operation.
On Jan. 27, Zipps released a statement: "Zipps Sports Grill is aware that federal authorities executed court-authorized search warrants at a number of our locations on January 26, as part of an ongoing investigation. Federal officials have not shared details regarding the nature of the investigation, and no charges or allegations have been announced. We are cooperating fully with law enforcement and working closely with our attorneys to understand the scope of the inquiry. Because this is an active matter, we are unable to comment further at this time. Zipps Sports Grill locations are currently closed, but we are working to reopen by the end of the week. We will notify our customers as soon as we resume normal operations."
Federal officials say the warrants are tied to alleged felony violations of federal law, though no arrests or specific charges have been announced yet. The nature of the violations is unclear.
According to local news reports, employees reported heavily armed agents entering restaurants, stopping work, asking staff questions, and telling customers and workers to leave the buildings.
Homeland Security agents executed search warrants Monday at multiple Zipps Sports Grill locations in the Phoenix area as part of a months-long federal criminal investigation, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Officials said they are serving warrants at 15 "Phoenix locations," but did not specify what or where these locations were.
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Incident reported at 10660 N 32nd St.
According to local news, at least 35 undocumented individuals were arrested in the Zipps Sports Grill operation.
On Jan. 27, Zipps released a statement: "Zipps Sports Grill is aware that federal authorities executed court-authorized search warrants at a number of our locations on January 26, as part of an ongoing investigation. Federal officials have not shared details regarding the nature of the investigation, and no charges or allegations have been announced. We are cooperating fully with law enforcement and working closely with our attorneys to understand the scope of the inquiry. Because this is an active matter, we are unable to comment further at this time. Zipps Sports Grill locations are currently closed, but we are working to reopen by the end of the week. We will notify our customers as soon as we resume normal operations."
Federal officials say the warrants are tied to alleged felony violations of federal law, though no arrests or specific charges have been announced yet. The nature of the violations is unclear.
According to local news reports, employees reported heavily armed agents entering restaurants, stopping work, asking staff questions, and telling customers and workers to leave the buildings.
Homeland Security agents executed search warrants Monday at multiple Zipps Sports Grill locations in the Phoenix area as part of a months-long federal criminal investigation, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Officials said they are serving warrants at 15 "Phoenix locations," but did not specify what or where these locations were.
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Incident reported at 10660 N 32nd St.
According to local news, at least 35 undocumented individuals were arrested in the Zipps Sports Grill operation.
On Jan. 27, Zipps released a statement: "Zipps Sports Grill is aware that federal authorities executed court-authorized search warrants at a number of our locations on January 26, as part of an ongoing investigation. Federal officials have not shared details regarding the nature of the investigation, and no charges or allegations have been announced. We are cooperating fully with law enforcement and working closely with our attorneys to understand the scope of the inquiry. Because this is an active matter, we are unable to comment further at this time. Zipps Sports Grill locations are currently closed, but we are working to reopen by the end of the week. We will notify our customers as soon as we resume normal operations."
Federal officials say the warrants are tied to alleged felony violations of federal law, though no arrests or specific charges have been announced yet. The nature of the violations is unclear.
According to local news reports, employees reported heavily armed agents entering restaurants, stopping work, asking staff questions, and telling customers and workers to leave the buildings.
Homeland Security agents executed search warrants Monday at multiple Zipps Sports Grill locations in the Phoenix area as part of a months-long federal criminal investigation, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Officials said they are serving warrants at 15 "Phoenix locations," but did not specify what or where these locations were.
A Citizen user's video shows police activity in the area. Do you have more information?
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Incident reported at 10660 N 32nd St.
According to local news, at least 35 undocumented individuals were arrested in the Zipps Sports Grill operation.
On Jan. 27, Zipps released a statement: "Zipps Sports Grill is aware that federal authorities executed court-authorized search warrants at a number of our locations on January 26, as part of an ongoing investigation. Federal officials have not shared details regarding the nature of the investigation, and no charges or allegations have been announced. We are cooperating fully with law enforcement and working closely with our attorneys to understand the scope of the inquiry. Because this is an active matter, we are unable to comment further at this time. Zipps Sports Grill locations are currently closed, but we are working to reopen by the end of the week. We will notify our customers as soon as we resume normal operations."
Federal officials say the warrants are tied to alleged felony violations of federal law, though no arrests or specific charges have been announced yet. The nature of the violations is unclear.
According to local news reports, employees reported heavily armed agents entering restaurants, stopping work, asking staff questions, and telling customers and workers to leave the buildings.
Homeland Security agents executed search warrants Monday at multiple Zipps Sports Grill locations in the Phoenix area as part of a months-long federal criminal investigation, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Officials said they are serving warrants at 15 "Phoenix locations," but did not specify what or where these locations were.
A Citizen user's video shows police activity in the area. Do you have more information?
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Incident reported at 10660 N 32nd St.
According to local news, at least 35 undocumented individuals were arrested in the Zipps Sports Grill operation.
On Jan. 27, Zipps released a statement: "Zipps Sports Grill is aware that federal authorities executed court-authorized search warrants at a number of our locations on January 26, as part of an ongoing investigation. Federal officials have not shared details regarding the nature of the investigation, and no charges or allegations have been announced. We are cooperating fully with law enforcement and working closely with our attorneys to understand the scope of the inquiry. Because this is an active matter, we are unable to comment further at this time. Zipps Sports Grill locations are currently closed, but we are working to reopen by the end of the week. We will notify our customers as soon as we resume normal operations."
Federal officials say the warrants are tied to alleged felony violations of federal law, though no arrests or specific charges have been announced yet. The nature of the violations is unclear.
According to local news reports, employees reported heavily armed agents entering restaurants, stopping work, asking staff questions, and telling customers and workers to leave the buildings.
Homeland Security agents executed search warrants Monday at multiple Zipps Sports Grill locations in the Phoenix area as part of a months-long federal criminal investigation, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Officials said they are serving warrants at 15 "Phoenix locations," but did not specify what or where these locations were.
A Citizen user's video shows police activity in the area. Do you have more information?
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Incident reported at 10660 N 32nd St.
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Yall do realize HSI does more than just immigration. I would venture to guess it’s probably related to drugs, money laundering - raiding 15 locations simultaneously is to secure evidence that could be destroyed.
@G0H0ME321 it’s easy to be less anxious and depressed when you support all the awful things happening in this world
Keep that same energy with convicted felons
About time all their illegal activities caught up!!! #SHUTTHEMDOWN
This has been a months long federal investigation with 15 search warrants. Let’s see how this plays out as it affects multiple Zipps locations. It may not be tied to immigration
Where'd you get the info?
Yall do realize HSI does more than just immigration. I would venture to guess it’s probably related to drugs, money laundering - raiding 15 locations simultaneously is to secure evidence that could be destroyed.
@G0H0ME321 it’s easy to be less anxious and depressed when you support all the awful things happening in this world
Keep that same energy with convicted felons
About time all their illegal activities caught up!!! #SHUTTHEMDOWN
This has been a months long federal investigation with 15 search warrants. Let’s see how this plays out as it affects multiple Zipps locations. It may not be tied to immigration
Where'd you get the info?
Yall do realize HSI does more than just immigration. I would venture to guess it’s probably related to drugs, money laundering - raiding 15 locations simultaneously is to secure evidence that could be destroyed.
@G0H0ME321 it’s easy to be less anxious and depressed when you support all the awful things happening in this world
Keep that same energy with convicted felons
About time all their illegal activities caught up!!! #SHUTTHEMDOWN
This has been a months long federal investigation with 15 search warrants. Let’s see how this plays out as it affects multiple Zipps locations. It may not be tied to immigration
Where'd you get the info?
Yall do realize HSI does more than just immigration. I would venture to guess it’s probably related to drugs, money laundering - raiding 15 locations simultaneously is to secure evidence that could be destroyed.
@G0H0ME321 it’s easy to be less anxious and depressed when you support all the awful things happening in this world
Keep that same energy with convicted felons
About time all their illegal activities caught up!!! #SHUTTHEMDOWN
This has been a months long federal investigation with 15 search warrants. Let’s see how this plays out as it affects multiple Zipps locations. It may not be tied to immigration
Where'd you get the info?
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Yall do realize HSI does more than just immigration. I would venture to guess it’s probably related to drugs, money laundering - raiding 15 locations simultaneously is to secure evidence that could be destroyed.
@G0H0ME321 it’s easy to be less anxious and depressed when you support all the awful things happening in this world
Keep that same energy with convicted felons
About time all their illegal activities caught up!!! #SHUTTHEMDOWN
This has been a months long federal investigation with 15 search warrants. Let’s see how this plays out as it affects multiple Zipps locations. It may not be tied to immigration
Where'd you get the info?