On June 10, 2024, deportation officers from ERO Baltimore’s Fugitive Operations Team arrested Luis Portillo-Henriquez in Ellicott City, Maryland. The 39-year-old Salvadoran national had been convicted of sexually assaulting a minor in Baltimore.
Luis Portillo-Henriquez has been convicted of sexually abusing a Maryland child. He represented a significant threat to the children of our Maryland neighborhoods. ERO Baltimore continues to prioritize public safety by apprehending and removing the most egregious noncitizen offenders from our communities. We are only out for the worst of the worst.
said ERO Baltimore Field Office Director Matthew Elliston.
Unlawful Entry and Criminal History
Portillo-Henriquez unlawfully entered the United States on an unknown date. According to officials, he was not inspected, admitted, or paroled by a U.S. immigration officer.
His criminal record is extensive, spanning several years:
- April 29, 2010: Convicted of DUI by the District Court for Baltimore County.
- September 13, 2017: Convicted of driving without a license.
- August 31, 2021: Arrested for unsafe lane change by Prince George’s County Police.
- September 8, 2021: Arrested for DUI by Frederick Police Department.
- March 1, 2023: Arrested for driving while his license was suspended by Baltimore City Police Department.
- March 13, 2023: Charged with multiple sex offenses including third-degree sex offense and child abuse by Baltimore City Police Department.
- April 4, 2023: Convicted of DUI by Frederick County Traffic Court and sentenced to one year imprisonment.
- August 9, 2023: Convicted of sexual abuse of a minor and sentenced to 25 years imprisonment (with sentence suspended except for 18 months).
- April 19, 2024: Convicted of unsafe lane change by District Court for Prince George’s County Traffic System.
The Role of EOIR
The apprehension of Portillo-Henriquez adds another chapter to the execution of federal laws governing domestic immigration enforcement led by ERO – a branch dedicated to public safety. After his arrest, Portillo-Henriquez was issued a notice to appear before an immigration judge from the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). These proceedings determine whether noncitizens are subject to removal or eligible for relief from deportation based on individual merits.
The EOIR plays a crucial role as it oversees immigration courts responsible for rulings on removal and asylum cases. With its thorough processes, the EOIR strives to ensure justice in all immigration-related matters. As part of their mission to safeguard U.S. communities, ERO continues to perform these removals systematically.Luis Portillo-Henriquez, with such an alarming history, stood out as a significant threat that warranted immediate action by law enforcement agents.
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