The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested 50-year-old former nurse practitioner Victor Lee Ilog Wednesday afternoon on two outstanding felony warrants charging him with sexual assault, authorities said.
Arrest follows earlier professional discipline
Ilog was taken into custody about 3 p.m. and booked into the El Paso County downtown jail, where records show he is being held under a $100,000 bond. The arrest stems from allegations first reported publicly in October 2025, when state nursing board documents raised concerns about relationships with patients spanning from 2021 through 2025.
According to court and investigative documents, detectives interviewed a patient diagnosed with manic depression and bipolar disorder who said Ilog made sexual comments, exposed himself and ultimately assaulted the patient during clinic appointments that occurred about once a month. The documents also allege separate inappropriate conduct beginning in mid-2024 while Ilog worked at other local counseling providers.
- September 2025: Ilog surrendered his nursing license amid the allegations.
- July 2024–April 2025: Alleged inappropriate relationship with a patient while employed at Grow Therapy.
- 2024–April 16, 2025: Allegations tied to Atlantis Behavioral Health Services, including encouraging drug use and showing a nude photograph.
Local impact and oversight questions
The arrest raises immediate concerns about patient safety in El Paso’s behavioral-health settings and the ability of oversight mechanisms to prevent alleged abuses. The Texas Board of Nursing previously moved to restrict Ilog’s ability to practice; board records indicate he was ordered to suspend his license before he surrendered it in September 2025.
"The Texas Board of Nursing ordered him to suspend his license,"
El Paso County prosecutors will now decide whether to file formal charges based on the arrest warrants and investigative evidence. If convicted, the case could lead to significant penalties and further scrutiny of how clinics screen and supervise clinicians who work with vulnerable patients.
Next steps
Investigators and prosecutors have not released additional information about the number of alleged victims or whether more charges might be brought. The Sheriff’s Office and county criminal court records will be the primary sources for updates as Ilog’s case progresses through the local justice system.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Defendant | Victor Lee Ilog, 50 |
| Charges | Two counts — felony sexual assault (warrants) |
| Bond | $100,000 |
| Professional status | License surrendered to the Texas Board of Nursing (Sept. 2025) |
As the case moves forward, patients who believe they were harmed are encouraged to contact local law enforcement or the county prosecutor’s office. The situation underscores ongoing challenges in protecting vulnerable populations served by mental-health professionals in El Paso and across Texas.
