By Theo Burman
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Servando Trejo Duran Jr., a fugitive recently added to Texas's 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants list, was captured just hours after the list was released to the public.
Duran, 62, was taken into custody in Port Lavaca, Texas, on June 6, in an operation conducted by agents from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Just over 24 hours before, he had been featured on the 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants list, launched by Texas Governor Greg Abbott on June 5 as part of a broader initiative to enhance public safety.
Newsweek reached out to Greg Abbott's office for comment but did not receive an immediate response.
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Duran was first arrested in 1980 by the Baytown Police Department for burglary of a residence and received a 10-year probation. Later, In 1986, he was given a life sentence after being found guilty of homicide, but was released on parole in January 2009 and was removed from the United States. In February 2023, Duran was arrested by the Deer Park Police Department for tampering with a government record, only to be released on bond.
On March 1, 2023, a warrant for his arrest was issued after he violated his parole, with the original charge being murder with a deadly weapon. Following his arrest, Duran faces multiple charges and will be held in custody pending trial.
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Law enforcement agencies continue to pursue the remaining fugitives on the Most Wanted list, with the public encouraged to report any information that could lead to further arrests. The list incentivizes public assistance with rewards of up to $5,000 for information leading to arrests.
At the launch of the program, which is designed to focus on repeat offenders crossing the Texas border illegally, Abbott said: "We have seen record high levels of illegal immigration, including dangerous criminals and terrorists who are a threat to the public safety of our state and our nation.
"These illegal immigrants will now be spotlighted on our 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List. Texas is a law-and-order state, and with the help of our fellow Texans, we will ensure that the illegal immigrants on this list are taken off our streets and put behind bars to keep our communities safe."
The remaining nine people featured on the list, all of whom are men, are wanted for a variety of serious crimes, including aggravated sexual assault, people smuggling, and burglary. Texas DPS has told citizens that each one of them should be considered armed and dangerous.
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