Jhorland A.: 22-year-old Colombian man held for ICE at Polk County jail
Jhorland Atehortua, 22, a Colombian national, was pulled over for speeding on Interstate 4 and now faces a detainer at the Polk County jail.
Jul 19, 2026Polk County, FLCountry 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.
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- Colombian Man Arrested On I-4 In Polk County For High-Speed DUI, Drug Charges
Tampa Free Press·Jul 20, 2026·archived copy
- Man illegally in U.S. arrested for DUI and reckless driving
Polk Sheriff·Jul 20, 2026·archived copy
- Man Here Illegally Arrested for DUI in Central Florida
West Orlando News·Sep 13, 2026
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