A targeted enforcement operation in Colony Ridge, Texas's largest migrant settlement, led to the capture of a Salvadoran national with a history of multiple deportations.
According to Breitbart News, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers apprehended Florentin Chevez-Luna, 39, on February 24 in Plum Grove, Texas, following allegations of repeated sexual abuse of a minor spanning eight years.
The arrest marks a significant development in law enforcement's ongoing efforts to maintain public safety in the region. Chevez-Luna faces serious charges related to alleged sexual abuse incidents that occurred between November 2008 and November 2016, following a victim's statement to Houston police in March 2023.
ICE officials disclosed that Chevez-Luna had been previously removed from the United States on three separate occasions.
His first deportation occurred in September 2010, followed by subsequent removals in March 2011 and September 2012. An immigration judge issued a final removal order in August 2010.
The suspect's criminal record includes a July 2012 conviction for resisting arrest, resulting in a 30-day jail sentence in Harris County. Following this incident, immigration authorities filed a detainer, leading to his deportation.
Law enforcement's coordinated efforts between federal and state agencies demonstrate their commitment to addressing criminal activities within migrant communities. The arrest occurred during routine daily enforcement operations conducted throughout the Houston area.
The same day as Chevez-Luna's arrest, authorities apprehended another Salvadoran migrant with a previous deportation record on murder charges. This incident preceded a separate violent altercation involving a suspected MS-13 gang member from El Salvador.
ICE officials emphasized their dedication to maintaining public safety through collaborative enforcement efforts. According to their statement:
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducts routine, daily enforcement alongside our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners throughout the Houston community to bolster public safety, national security, and border security.
The situation in Colony Ridge has drawn increased attention from law enforcement agencies. Monday's events included a fatal stabbing incident on County Road 5740, resulting in the arrest of an alleged MS-13 gang member later that night.
Florentin Chevez-Luna, a Salvadoran national with three prior deportations, was apprehended in Colony Ridge on February 24, 2025, facing charges of repeated sexual abuse of a minor.
The allegations stem from incidents occurring between 2008 and 2016, with the victim coming forward in March 2023. The case highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement in managing criminal activities within migrant communities, particularly involving previously deported individuals.
As the investigation continues, authorities maintain their focus on ensuring public safety through coordinated enforcement efforts between federal and state agencies.
