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March 10, 2008
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Tom Smith
Supervisory Deputy United States Marshal (210) 472-6540 |
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The Lone Star Fugitive Task Force
Arrests Dangerous and Elusive Man Facing Multiple Charges |
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San Antonio – 03/10/2008 – The United States Marshals Service
sponsored Lone Star Fugitive Task Force (LSFTF) along with the New
Braunfels Police Department (NBPD) SWAT team arrested 34 year old
Adam Torres in New Braunfels Monday afternoon after finding him
hiding at the Budget Inn Motel on IH-35.
Adam Torres came to the attention of the LSFTF at the request of the
Seguin Police Department. Torres had recently gone AWOL from the
military and had accumulated criminal charges in connection with
domestic violence. Torres even broke into his estranged wife’s home
in violation of a protective court order in Seguin. Until today,
Torres had successfully evaded authorities both in vehicles and on
foot. At one point last week Torres abandoned his 8 year old
daughter while running from police. The ex-wife of Torres was so
frightened of him she went into temporary hiding while he was on the
loose. Torres was an elusive target but his flight ended today when
members of the LSFTF and the NBPD SWAT team made entry into his
room.
The United States Marshal for the Western District of Texas
LaFayette Collins said “The state of mind that this fugitive was in
created a heightened sense of awareness for our team. Make no
mistake; this was a very desperate and dangerous individual. Anyone
who would abandon their young child to run from police deserves
anything the courts throw at them.”
PARTICIPATING AGENCIES IN THIS CASE:
Bexar County Criminal District Attorneys Office
Bexar County Sheriff’s Office
Comal County Sheriff’s Office
New Braunfels Police Department
San Antonio ISD Police Department
San Antonio Police Department-ROP
Seguin Police Department
Texas Department of Criminal Justice-OIG
Texas Department of Public Safety – Airwing Division
Texas Rangers
United States Marshals Service |
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