PA College Student Posed As ICE Agent, Tried To Get Into Dorm: Police

PHILADELPHIA — Two people posing as U.S. Immigration and Enforcement agents tried to get inside a Temple University dormitory Saturday, the school said, confirming a student is in custody in connection with the incident.

According to Temple, at about 10 p.m. Saturday, three people "were involved in a disruption of a business located on the 1300 block of Cecil B. Moore Avenue."

The two of the three were wearing shirts with "Police" and "ICE" in white lettering, while the third was recording them, per Temple.

Temple said at one point, the three tried to enter Johnson & Hardwick Residence Hall earlier, but were denied access.

Eventually, Temple Police identified and took one student into custody, the school said. That student is on interim suspension.

Fox 29 reports the student is 22-year-old Aidan Steigelmann, of Philadelphia. Court records show he is charged with conspiracy to impersonate a public servant. He was released on his own recognizance and will appear for a Feb. 11 preliminary hearing, according to court documents.

"Impersonating law enforcement officers is a crime," Temple said. "This behavior and harassment of Temple community members will not be tolerated."

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Temple Police at Investigations@temple.edu or call 215-204-1234.

Support services are available at Tuttleman Counseling Services, 1700 N. Broad St.& For more information on services and hours of operation, call 215-204-7276 or visit the Tuttleman Counseling Services website online here.

For faculty and staff members, our employee assistance program offers support and resources 24/7 online or by calling 1-888-267-8126. Employees and students can also contact Temple’s Psychological Services Center at psc@temple.edu, or 215-204-7100.