FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: January 11, 2008 Tom Smith, Supervisory Deputy United States Marshal San Antonio (210) 472-6540   The Lone Star Fugitive Task Force Arrests Fugitive From Louisiana   San Antonio, TX – Today the United States Marshals Service sponsored Lone Star Fugitive Task Force (LSFTF) arrested Louisiana fugitive Albert Holmes (age 27) after making entry into a Seguin motel room at 5:45 a.m. Holmes is wanted in Ouachita Parrish, Louisiana, for Armed Robbery, Kidnapping and Theft. Holmes is accused of a home invasion on 12/12/2007 in or near Monroe, Louisiana, in which he armed himself with the victim’s .357 revolver and a .270 rifle. Holmes fled the jurisdiction of Louisiana and became a fugitive, just recently landing in Seguin, Texas. United States Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force Members in the Western District of Louisiana contacted members of the LSFTF at approximately 5:00 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2008, after they learned Holmes may be residing in or near Seguin. Throughout the evening of January 10th and the early morning hours of January 11th, LSFTF members partnered with many agencies and began a non-stop fugitive investigation after learning that Holmes had been spending time at various residences between Guadalupe and Wilson Counties. The search of one home near Stockdale in Wilson County last night was aided by a DPS Chopper hovering overhead. The United States Marshal for the Western District of Texas LaFayette Collins said, “The reason Albert Holmes is behind bars today to face his charges is only due to the diligence and dogged determination of this team of law enforcement professionals to “get their man!” PARTICIPATING AGENCIES IN THIS ARREST: Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office Texas DPS – Air Wing Division Texas Rangers Wilson County Sheriff’s Office United States Marshals Service