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Illegal immigrant student accused of groping girls in Fairfax High School

Israel Flores Ortiz faces nine assault charges after groping about 12 girls at Fairfax High, while local sheriff declined to honor ICE detainer for his deportation.

  • On March 7, 2026, Israel Flores Ortiz, an almost 19-year-old 11th grader at Fairfax High School, was arrested and charged with nine counts of assault and battery; he is held in Fairfax County jail.
  • Parents allege Ortiz repeatedly groped students in Fairfax High School hallways, with about a dozen female students reporting incidents over several months.
  • In court on Friday, Judge Dipti Pidikiti-Smith denied release despite Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano's office supporting bail, and Nick Minock, 7News reporter, first broke the story and interviewed parents.
  • Parents and families of alleged victims are demanding accountability from Fairfax County Public Schools, which said it prioritizes safety, investigates reports, and appreciates law enforcement while citing privacy limits.
  • U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says Ortiz entered in 2024 and was released under federal policy, but Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office is not honoring the detainer, ICE spokesperson stated.
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