Eight People Arrested After Protesting ICE Activity at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center

Okeke allegedly resisted arrested and then requested medical care, prompting authorities to bring him to the hospital.

Updated reports indicate that the man arrested by ICE—sparking the protest—was Chidozie Wilson Okeke, a Nigerian citizen who federal officials said had overstayed his visa.

Demonstrators were allegedly acting disorderly, blocking emergency entrances and exits to the hospital, and obstructing vehicle traffic, per reports citing police.

The group of people convened at the hospital late Saturday night after reports of ICE activity at the hospital began circulating over social media. Agents had reportedly arrested a man and taken him to the hospital.

Eight people were arrested, while one more person who was detained was released and given a criminal court summons.

Several people were arrested overnight after protesting reported ICE activity at the Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, per local reports.

Protesters are throwing garbage in the street and blocking the emergency entrances to the hospital.

Air support is overhead and a transport unit has arrived on the scene.

Officers are using vehicles and a skirmish line to disperse the protesters.

A Citizen user shows video of protesters in the street.

Police have received reports that protesters are blocking cars with garbage cans, prompting a request for additional units to respond.

Police on scene are requesting additional units for assistance with 200 disorderly protesters.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Wyckoff Ave & Stanhope St.

Okeke allegedly resisted arrested and then requested medical care, prompting authorities to bring him to the hospital.

Updated reports indicate that the man arrested by ICE—sparking the protest—was Chidozie Wilson Okeke, a Nigerian citizen who federal officials said had overstayed his visa.

Demonstrators were allegedly acting disorderly, blocking emergency entrances and exits to the hospital, and obstructing vehicle traffic, per reports citing police.

The group of people convened at the hospital late Saturday night after reports of ICE activity at the hospital began circulating over social media. Agents had reportedly arrested a man and taken him to the hospital.

Eight people were arrested, while one more person who was detained was released and given a criminal court summons.

Several people were arrested overnight after protesting reported ICE activity at the Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, per local reports.

Protesters are throwing garbage in the street and blocking the emergency entrances to the hospital.

Air support is overhead and a transport unit has arrived on the scene.

Officers are using vehicles and a skirmish line to disperse the protesters.

A Citizen user shows video of protesters in the street.

Police have received reports that protesters are blocking cars with garbage cans, prompting a request for additional units to respond.

Police on scene are requesting additional units for assistance with 200 disorderly protesters.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Wyckoff Ave & Stanhope St.

Okeke allegedly resisted arrested and then requested medical care, prompting authorities to bring him to the hospital.

Updated reports indicate that the man arrested by ICE—sparking the protest—was Chidozie Wilson Okeke, a Nigerian citizen who federal officials said had overstayed his visa.

Demonstrators were allegedly acting disorderly, blocking emergency entrances and exits to the hospital, and obstructing vehicle traffic, per reports citing police.

The group of people convened at the hospital late Saturday night after reports of ICE activity at the hospital began circulating over social media. Agents had reportedly arrested a man and taken him to the hospital.

Eight people were arrested, while one more person who was detained was released and given a criminal court summons.

Several people were arrested overnight after protesting reported ICE activity at the Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, per local reports.

Protesters are throwing garbage in the street and blocking the emergency entrances to the hospital.

Air support is overhead and a transport unit has arrived on the scene.

Officers are using vehicles and a skirmish line to disperse the protesters.

A Citizen user shows video of protesters in the street.

Police have received reports that protesters are blocking cars with garbage cans, prompting a request for additional units to respond.

Police on scene are requesting additional units for assistance with 200 disorderly protesters.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Wyckoff Ave & Stanhope St.

Okeke allegedly resisted arrested and then requested medical care, prompting authorities to bring him to the hospital.

Updated reports indicate that the man arrested by ICE—sparking the protest—was Chidozie Wilson Okeke, a Nigerian citizen who federal officials said had overstayed his visa.

Demonstrators were allegedly acting disorderly, blocking emergency entrances and exits to the hospital, and obstructing vehicle traffic, per reports citing police.

The group of people convened at the hospital late Saturday night after reports of ICE activity at the hospital began circulating over social media. Agents had reportedly arrested a man and taken him to the hospital.

Eight people were arrested, while one more person who was detained was released and given a criminal court summons.

Several people were arrested overnight after protesting reported ICE activity at the Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, per local reports.

Protesters are throwing garbage in the street and blocking the emergency entrances to the hospital.

Air support is overhead and a transport unit has arrived on the scene.

Officers are using vehicles and a skirmish line to disperse the protesters.

A Citizen user shows video of protesters in the street.

Police have received reports that protesters are blocking cars with garbage cans, prompting a request for additional units to respond.

Police on scene are requesting additional units for assistance with 200 disorderly protesters.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Wyckoff Ave & Stanhope St.

Okeke allegedly resisted arrested and then requested medical care, prompting authorities to bring him to the hospital.

Updated reports indicate that the man arrested by ICE—sparking the protest—was Chidozie Wilson Okeke, a Nigerian citizen who federal officials said had overstayed his visa.

Demonstrators were allegedly acting disorderly, blocking emergency entrances and exits to the hospital, and obstructing vehicle traffic, per reports citing police.

The group of people convened at the hospital late Saturday night after reports of ICE activity at the hospital began circulating over social media. Agents had reportedly arrested a man and taken him to the hospital.

Eight people were arrested, while one more person who was detained was released and given a criminal court summons.

Several people were arrested overnight after protesting reported ICE activity at the Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, per local reports.

Protesters are throwing garbage in the street and blocking the emergency entrances to the hospital.

Air support is overhead and a transport unit has arrived on the scene.

Officers are using vehicles and a skirmish line to disperse the protesters.

A Citizen user shows video of protesters in the street.

Police have received reports that protesters are blocking cars with garbage cans, prompting a request for additional units to respond.

Police on scene are requesting additional units for assistance with 200 disorderly protesters.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Wyckoff Ave & Stanhope St.