CALIFORNIA FUGITIVE HOMICIDE SUSPECT CAUGHT IN TEXAS

FROM:   U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE 

For Immediate Release

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January 29, 2015 Chris Bozeman, Lone Star Fugitive Task Force

Deputy U.S. Marshal/Public Information Officer (PIO)

Western District of Texas – San Antonio 

West Coast Homicide Suspect Arrested in West Texas

San Bernardino County Fugitive Captured

 LSFTF LogoSan Antonio, TX – Logan Anderson Swank, 20, was arrested this morning by members of the United States Marshals Service Lone Star Fugitive Task Force (LSFTF) in San Antonio, TX. An arrest warrant was issued pursuant to an investigation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department (SBCSD) Homicide Detail, where it is alleged that Swank committed homicide.

This morning, members of the LSFTF were contacted by detectives from the SBCSD to assist in searching for Swank here in San Antonio. Members of the LSFTF immediately initiated an investigation in locating and apprehending Swank. Through investigative efforts, task force officers determined that Swank was hiding out in an apartment located in the 8000 block of Midcrown Drive, on the northeast side of San Antonio. While conducting surveillance, task force officers observed Swank exit an apartment and walk toward the parking lot. Task force officers approached Swank, identified themselves, and took him into custody without incident.

On September 29, 2014, Logan Swank and another accomplice, Wesley Swank, 28, were allegedly involved in shooting a man with a shotgun in the 2200 block of Muni Road, in Apple Valley, CA. Reports stated that the victim was found sitting in a car, located in the parking lot of the apartment complex. The victim suffered from 1 gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. After an extensive investigation by SBCSD detectives, arrest warrants were issued yesterday for the 2 suspects involved in the shooting. Welsey Swank was arrested last night by SBCSD Homicide Detail officers and Logan Swank remained a fugitive at large until he was arrested this morning by LSFTF officers.

Logan Swank is currently being held in custody at the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office awaiting extradition to San Bernardino County.

Robert R. Almonte, United States Marshal for the Western District of Texas, states, “Excellent collaborative efforts by the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department, Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, and the Pacific Southwest Regional Fugitive Task Force for apprehending these violent fugitives safely and without delay. I pray the victim’s family will find peace and closure knowing that these 2 men will be held accountable for their actions.”

Members of the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force:

New Braunfels Police Department
San Antonio Police Department
San Antonio Independent School District Police Department
Bexar County Sheriff’s Office
Comal County Sheriff’s Office
Bexar County Fire Marshal’s Office
Bexar County District Attorney’s Office
Texas Office of The Attorney General
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas Department of Criminal Justice – Office of the Inspector General
Immigration & Customs Enforcement – Office of Detention & Removal
U.S. Marshals Service

BAR BRAWL, BRUTAL BEATING LEADS TO DEATH

FROM: U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE

Bar Brawl Turned Deadly Three Men Charged On Allegations of First Degree Murder

San Antonio, TX – Jose Velez, 29, was arrested by the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force in San Antonio without incident. An arrest warrant was issued by the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) Homicide Division, where it is alleged that Velez committed first degree murder.

With the assistance of the SAPD Repeat Offenders Program (ROPE) unit, task force officers determined that Velez was living in an apartment located in the 7200 block of Marbach Road. Task force officers entered the residence and Velez was immediately arrested.

Velez is currently being held in Bexar County Jail on a $250,000 bond.

Last month, Velez, accompanied by two other men Larry Castro, 41, and Bernardo Cresanto, 25, allegedly had an altercation with another man, Juan Romero, 41, at a San Antonio sports bar. A short time after leaving the sports bar, Velez, Castro, and Cresanto spotted Romero at a gas station in the 2300 block of Vance Jackson. The three men approached Romero and beat him severely. Romero later died as a result of the brutal beating. Castro and Cresanto turned themselves into authorities soon after the alleged assault, but Velez was a fugitive until yesterday evening.

Robert R. Almonte, United States Marshal for the Western District of Texas, states, "With the assistance of SAPD ROPE, the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force was able to apprehend and arrest another violent offender. When you commit a crime and there’s an active warrant for your arrest, we’re going to stay on your heels and not let you catch your breath."