KCCI obtained court documents Thursday that reveal new information about the former superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools .

Roberts, 54, who was arrested last week by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, is facing federal charges for being an illegal alien in possession of firearms . He was in court Thursday for an initial appearance before a United States Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa.

Roberts was booked into Polk County Jail at 4 p.m. Thursday, according to a spokesperson for the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Hearst Owned This booking photo of Ian Roberts, former superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, was provided Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, by Polk County Jail.

Here's what court documents obtained Thursday

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