Providence Police Department Bodycam Footage from 7/13/25 Alverson Street Incident Involving ICE

Officers discuss gathering information regarding a recent vehicle accident involving a truck and another car. They coordinate retrieving vehicle details and preparing an accident report.

Officers discuss obtaining a search warrant for a suspect believed to be in the basement of a nearby residence. They also plan strategies to manage the gathering crowd and maintain a secure perimeter.

Officers establish a security perimeter using police tape and instruct bystanders to move behind the line for their safety. A brief verbal disagreement occurs with a resident regarding property rights and compliance with lawful orders.

Officers search for the landlord of the property to facilitate a peaceful entry and coordinate evacuations. They receive updates on a complainant requesting assistance from inside the building.

An officer speaks with a resident about safely evacuating her children before any potential escalation. The resident agrees to provide keys to prevent property damage and reveals that the suspect is on the third floor rather than the basement.

Officers review physical descriptions and photographs of the suspect to confirm his identity and tattoos. They discuss the updated information that the suspect is located on the third floor of the building.

Officers coordinate a plan to evacuate other residents from the building safely using Spanish translation assistance. They position personnel at the exit doors to prepare for the suspect's potential surrender or escape.

Officers monitor the building exits as the suspect emerges from the residence. The suspect is successfully taken into custody without further incident.

Officers clear the police tape and prepare to reopen the road to traffic. They provide the resident with an accident report number for insurance purposes before clearing the scene.