ICE deports accused child rapist who illegally entered the U.S. four times, showcasing the agency’s commitment to public safety.
Sanity in law enforcement: at last.
At a Glance
- ICE repatriated Nestor Flores Encarnacion, a 58-year-old Mexican national accused of child rape
- Flores illegally entered the U.S. four times to evade prosecution in Mexico
- The deportation was part of a larger ICE operation that arrested over 530 illegal immigrants
- ICE’s actions demonstrate its focus on removing individuals who pose threats to public safety
ICE Deports Accused Child Rapist to Mexico
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has successfully repatriated Nestor Flores Encarnacion, a 58-year-old Mexican national accused of child rape, to Mexico. Flores, who had illegally entered the United States four times in an attempt to evade prosecution in his home country, was apprehended by ICE deportation officers in Houston, Texas, on August 23, 2024.
The repatriation of Flores was carried out by ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Houston, with assistance from ERO Mexico and the Security Alliance for Fugitive Enforcement Task Force. Mexican authorities took custody of Flores at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge in Laredo, Texas, on January 23, 2025.
The deportation of Flores is part of a larger ICE operation that has resulted in the arrest of over 530 illegal immigrants, including child sex offenders, gang members, and other criminals. This mass deportation campaign, initiated by the Trump administration, has made 460 arrests since Trump’s inauguration and implemented various measures to strengthen border security.
“This foreign fugitive brazenly entered the U.S. in violation of our nation’s laws on four separate occasions to evade prosecution in Mexico for allegedly raping a child,” ERO Houston Field Office Director Bret A. Bradford said.
“Dangerous foreign fugitives and criminal aliens who are accused of, or have committed, heinous crimes like sexually assaulting a child will find no safe haven in Southeast Texas.”
Bradford further emphasized the dedication of ICE officers, stating, “Our immigration officers work tirelessly to successfully locate and apprehend undocumented aliens in the Houston area who threaten public safety, national security, and border security, and will not rest until they’re repatriated to their country of origin and no longer a threat to the community.”
Flores’ History of Illegal Entry
Flores first illegally entered the U.S. on February 16, 2002, and was apprehended and returned to Mexico the following day. He re-entered the country on February 20 and 22, 2002, each time being apprehended and returned to Mexico. Flores entered the U.S. a fourth time on an unknown date and location before his final apprehension in Houston.
An immigration judge granted Flores voluntary departure on December 19, 2024, leading to his repatriation the following month. This case highlights the persistent efforts of some individuals to evade justice by repeatedly entering the United States illegally.
The Security Alliance for Fugitive Enforcement Program (SAFE), established in 2012, played a crucial role in locating and removing Flores. This program is designed to identify and deport individuals residing illegally in the U.S. who are subject to foreign arrest warrants.
ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations, with over 7,700 personnel across 25 domestic field offices and 208 locations nationwide, continues to focus on domestic immigration enforcement. The agency encourages public cooperation in reporting information about foreign fugitives through their Tip Line or online tip form, demonstrating a commitment to community involvement in maintaining public safety.