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22-Year-Old Held on ICE Detainer After DUI Arrest in Florida

Jul 19, 2026·Location: Polk County, FL

Country of origin: Colombia

22-Year-Old Held on ICE Detainer After DUI Arrest in Florida
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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.

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