Cambridge Police Respond to Viral Social Media Post In Reference to the ICE Incident on Bayly Road
Cambridge, MD - Officers have investigated a widely shared social media account of an alleged immigration tip-off to avoid a roofing bill and found the facts to be significantly different from what was circulating online.
Cambridge Police Officers were contacted on March 26, 2026, by concerned citizens from outside the State of Maryland regarding an incident that had gained significant attention on social media.
The original incident reportedly took place on March 24, 2026, in the 700 block of Bayly Road in Cambridge, MD. Online accounts alleged that a homeowner had hired a roofing company to complete work, then contacted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on the workers in order to avoid paying the bill.
Officers responded to the Bayly Road address on March 26, 2026, where roofing work was still underway though a different company was on site than the one named in the social media posts.
Officers spoke with the current business owner, who confirmed that a valid permit had been obtained for the house repairs. That permit had been issued on March 25, 2026.
The current business owner stated that when their crew arrived, only approximately 15% of the old roof had been removed, not the 90% of completed work being reported online.
The business owner's account directly contradicted what had been spreading across social media platforms, where the story had gone viral with claims that work was nearly complete before ICE was contacted. The on-site inspection and contractor's statement painted a much different picture.
Officers also spoke with the tenant who lives at the residence. The tenant stated clearly that she was not the person who called ICE and that she had not hired any roofing company. She noted that she is simply a tenant and had no involvement in either the roofing contract or the reported ICE contact.
Due to the widespread online attention surrounding the incident, Cambridge Police expressed concern that the tenant and others at the residence could be targeted. The Cambridge Police Department announced that it will maintain an increased police presence in the area to ensure the safety of those living there.
Eastern Shore Undercover did not post the original publication because the information was very difficult to prove. We consistently urge residents to exercise caution when sharing or acting on information circulating through social media. Unverified posts can spread rapidly and often contain details that are incomplete, exaggerated, or entirely inaccurate.
In this case, key facts reported online did not match what officers found on the ground. Before sharing information about an ongoing incident, the public is encouraged to wait for verified updates from credible sources.
Spreading unconfirmed reports can endanger innocent people and interfere with an accurate understanding of events.
