Mexican man arrested in Levy County after allegedly striking ICE agent near Orlando
Jun 18, 2026·Location: Orange County, FL
Country of origin: Mexico

Elias Bautista, a 35-year-old Mexican national, was arrested after allegedly striking an ICE agent during a traffic stop near Americana Boulevard and Pointe Vista Circle in Orange County on June 16, 2026. According to Florida Highway Patrol, Bautista was in a vehicle stopped by FHP's Criminal Apprehension Team and ICE agents working together; when law enforcement approached, several people fled the vehicle, and during the pursuit Bautista allegedly struck an ICE agent, causing a significant head injury, before fleeing the scene. Investigators from FHP, ICE and Homeland Security Investigations used surveillance footage and witness interviews to track him, and he was located and arrested on June 18 in Levy County with assistance from the Levy County Sheriff's Office, allegedly resisting officers again during the arrest. He was charged with felony aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer.
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