22-Year-Old Held on ICE Detainer After DUI Arrest in Florida
Jul 19, 2026·Location: Polk County, FL
Country of origin: Colombia

Jhorland Atehortua, a 22-year-old Colombian national, was arrested by Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies on Interstate 4 after being clocked traveling 101 mph in a 70 mph zone and driving erratically. Deputies observed signs of impairment and found marijuana and a smoking pipe in his vehicle during a search. Atehortua faces charges including DUI, dangerous excessive speed, reckless driving, possession of cannabis, and possession of drug paraphernalia, with each charge enhanced by one degree due to his immigration status. ICE has placed a detainer hold on him at the Polk County jail.
Sources
- Colombian Man Arrested On I-4 In Polk County For High-Speed DUI, Drug Charges - Tampa Free Press
tampafp.com·Jul 20, 2026·archived copy
- Man illegally in U.S. arrested for DUI and reckless driving
finder2012.polksheriff.org·Jul 20, 2026·archived copy
- Man Here Illegally Arrested for DUI in Central Florida
westorlandonews.com·Sep 13, 2026
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