Erie Police Officer Dismissed After Social Media Investigation

Erie Police Officer Dismissed After Social Media Investigation

Erie, PA — February 3, 2026 — An Erie police officer was dismissed following an internal probe into a controversial social media post. The investigation began on January 25 after a resident filed a complaint expressing concern about rhetoric deemed inappropriate for a law enforcement officer. While the post was described by some residents and political commentators as potentially inciting violence toward federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, Erie police did not confirm whether the remarks specifically targeted ICE.

The department emphasized its commitment to ethical and professional policing, stating its duty to uphold public safety and maintain public trust. Though no criminal charges have been filed at this time, the Erie Police Department has notified the FBI due to the sensitive nature of the comments. Axios Boulder was unable to independently verify the content of the post.

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• Erie officer out after probe into anti-ICE social media post