A Virginia high school student, who is an undocumented immigrant, is facing new legal troubles as more victims have stepped forward accusing him of inappropriate behavior, according to local police reports.
Israel Flores Ortiz, 18, had already been charged with nine counts of assault and battery for allegedly groping female students at a school in Fairfax County.
The situation came to light on March 5 when Fairfax High School notified police about several alleged assaults on the premises. Authorities issued an arrest warrant, and Flores Ortiz surrendered to law enforcement on March 7.
In a recent development, police announced on Wednesday that Flores Ortiz is now facing four additional charges after further victims came forward during the ongoing investigation.
According to the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office, Israel Flores Ortiz has been accused of inappropriately touching several female students at the high school.
Currently, Flores Ortiz remains detained at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and has been denied bond.
The Department of Homeland Security said the suspect is an illegal immigrant from El Salvador who arrived in the U.S. in 2024.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement said a detainer has been filed on Flores Ortiz.
Israel Flores Ortiz is currently being held at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center without bond. (Salwan Georges/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
“We are calling on Fairfax County to honor our detainer to ensure this violent criminal is removed from our country so he can never claim another victim again,” DHS said in a statement to Fox 5.
Parents in Fairfax County had voiced outrage after his initial charges.
“It’s terrifying as a parent because when I send my daughters to school, I think they’re safe in the care of the school,” parent Stacy Langton told Fox News Digital. “And in this case, they absolutely were not safe, and I don’t know what parent wouldn’t be completely distraught at the idea that their daughters could be getting sexually battered while they’re changing classes.”
The Department of Homeland Security said the suspect is an illegal immigrant from El Salvador who arrived in the U.S. in 2024. (Christopher Dilts/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Fairfax County Public Schools released a statement last week saying that it prioritizes the safety of students and staff.
“While Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is unable to comment on specifics due to federal and state privacy laws, we prioritize student and staff safety and we fully investigate any time someone shares that an incident has occurred at school, or that they do not feel safe at school,” the district said at the time. “We are grateful to our law enforcement partners who continue to work swiftly and thoroughly when there are safety concerns in our schools. The safety of all FCPS students and staff remains a top priority.”
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