Friday, June 27, 2025

Sheriff’s Station Denies Immigration Enforcement in Altadena Vendor Contact

The Altadena Sheriff’s Station is pushing back against reports that immigration enforcement was involved in a recent incident with food vendors in the area.

The sheriff’s station said in a social media post that the individuals who contacted vendors were public health officials, not immigration authorities.

“There have been false reports circulating that immigration enforcement was involved in a recent incident with food vendors in Altadena. This is not true,” the statement read.

The public health officials were responding to what the sheriff’s station referred to as serious health and safety violations. These included allegations of unsanitary food handling and unpermitted vending.

The sheriff’s station said the goal was “to protect public health and ensure the food being served is safe for everyone.”

The statement encouraged all vendors to follow health and safety regulations. It also called for an end to misinformation about the incident.

“We encourage all vendors to follow health and safety regulations to keep our communities safe and thriving,” the statement said. “Let’s stop misinformation before it spreads.”

The sheriff’s station did not provide details about the specific violations found or when the incident occurred.