IRVING, Texas — A 37-year-old man with a lengthy criminal history was arrested Tuesday afternoon, November 3, 2026, after Irving police found him in possession of methamphetamine and discovered he was wanted for a parole violation.
Nelson Alexander Ortez, 37, was taken into custody after officers determined he had provided false identifying information during their encounter.
Further investigation revealed an outstanding warrant from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for a parole violation.
Ortez was booked into the Irving Jail at 5:04 p.m. on November 3.
Methamphetamine Possession and False Identification
According to arrest information, Irving police encountered Ortez Tuesday afternoon and found him in possession of methamphetamine.
As officers attempted to establish his identity, Ortez provided false information.
Police subsequently determined his identity and discovered the outstanding parole violation warrant.
He was booked on three charges:
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Failure to Identify as a Fugitive by Providing False Information
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Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1/1-B, Less Than 1 Gram, a state jail felony
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TDCJ Parole Violation Warrant
Arrested on Drug Distribution Charges Just Months Earlier
The November arrest comes less than four months after Ortez was arrested on July 18, 2026, in a separate drug distribution case.
In that pending case, he faces two felony charges:
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Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, between 4 and 200 grams
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Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1/1-B, between 1 and 4 grams
Those charges remain pending.
Previously Served 10 Years in Prison for Burglary
Ortez also has a previous conviction involving burglary of a habitation.
He was initially sentenced to probation in that case, but a subsequent arrest on a similar charge led to the probation being revoked and a prison sentence being imposed.
He ultimately served 10 years in prison.
Transfer to Dallas County Jail Pending
Following his latest arrest, Ortez was booked into the Irving Jail and is expected to be transferred to the Dallas County Jail to await a court hearing.
He faces the new drug possession and failure-to-identify charges in addition to the outstanding parole violation warrant and the pending drug distribution case.
