Federal authorities are actively searching for Jose Mendoza-Cervantes, a man described by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as a public safety threat, following a high-risk enforcement operation in Houston, Texas, on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Mendoza-Cervantes is currently at large and remains unaccounted for. He is wanted in connection with a dangerous attempt to evade arrest that resulted in injuries to another individual. During the incident, Mendoza-Cervantes and Miguel Parra-Hernandez exited a white pickup truck and fled on foot as federal agents attempted to conduct a vehicle stop. Surveillance footage appears to show Parra-Hernandez running in front of an unmarked ICE vehicle, which struck him. Parra-Hernandez sustained non-life-threatening lower-body injuries, including a suspected broken leg, and is currently in ICE custody. Mendoza-Cervantes, however, escaped the scene. ICE has characterized him as a significant threat, citing several prior arrests for driving under the influence and unlawful possession of a firearm. Additionally, the agency confirmed that Mendoza-Cervantes has a final order of removal from a judge and was previously deported twice, having illegally entered the United States five times. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the incident, aided by the Harris County District Attorney’s office. Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage and have appealed to the public for assistance. Residents are urged to contact the investigating agency with any information that could lead to the arrest of Mendoza-Cervantes. This incident occurs amid heightened scrutiny of ICE enforcement tactics and recent federal guidance restricting vehicle stops to trained officers using properly equipped vehicles.