FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: |
March 20, 2008 |
Nelson
Hackmaster, Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal
W/TX - Waco Division (254) 750-1570 |
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The Lone Star Fugitive Task Force Announces
the Arrest of
James Mendoza |
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Waco,
TX – On 03/12/2008 the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force along with Task
Force Officers from the Temple Police Department arrested James Mendoza at a
hotel in Killeen TX. Mendoza was indicted by a federal grand jury for 2
counts of Possession With Intent to Distribute (PWITD) Cocaine and Weapons
charges. Mendoza is also wanted for questioning concerning death threats
made against a Temple Police Department narcotics officer. After a
girlfriend of Mendoza’s was identified and surveilled, Mendoza was seen
exiting a hotel room. Mendoza and Crystal Beck-Smith were arrested following
a short vehicle pursuit which resulted in Mendoza exiting the vehicle and
fleeing on foot. Pursuant to the arrest, $14,740 in U.S. currency and 15
ounces of Crystal Methamphetamine was seized.
LaFayette Collins, United States Marshal for the Western District of Texas
said, “This case is a prime example of why we are dedicated to the
apprehension of the most dangerous and violent fugitives. The Lone Star
Fugitive Task Force will not stop pursuing a fugitive until justice has been
served.”
PARTICIPATING AGENCIES IN THIS ARREST:
- Temple Police Department
- United States Marshals Service
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