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Authorities report that an undocumented immigrant accused of inappropriately touching female students at a Virginian high school now faces more charges as additional victims have stepped forward.
Israel Flores Ortiz, aged 18, initially confronted nine charges of assault and battery for allegedly groping classmates at a school in Fairfax County.
On March 5, officials at Fairfax High School notified local police about several alleged assaults occurring on their premises. Following this, an arrest warrant was issued, leading Flores Ortiz to surrender to authorities on March 7.
This past Wednesday, law enforcement announced that he now faces four additional counts of assault and battery, as more victims have come forward during the ongoing investigation.
Flores Ortiz stands accused of multiple incidents of groping at Fairfax County High School. (Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office)
Flores Ortiz is currently being held at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center without 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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