13 men, 2 women hiding from police
Thu Oct 24, 6:57 AM ET
L. Anne Newell , ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Authorities released the county's second "Most Wanted" list of the year Wednesday, asking for the public's help to catch people charged as murderers, child molesters and con artists.
The list consists of suspects for whom law enforcement agencies have obtained arrest warrants but have had a difficult time locating, said Gary Dhaemers, director of 88-CRIME, the County Attorney's Office anonymous tipster line.
The suspects include a father and his two sons believed responsible for a murder and a heroin distribution network, Dhaemers said.
"Investigators have tried very hard to capture these fugitives and have exhausted their leads," he said.
They're turning to the public in hopes of generating new information on the 13 men and two women, he said.
"We get approximately 1,500 calls a month at 88-CRIME," he said. "When you feature something in the newspaper, almost always we'll have some kind of information the next day."
They're hoping to replicate the success of the first list released in July, he said. Officials located six of the 14 people on that list, he said. Authorities learned one man had died and they are pursuing tips on five still free, he said.
There are about 2,000 fugitives wanted in Pima County, said U.S. Marshal David Gonzales, a large number but one that pales when compared with the number of fugitives from Maricopa County: about 75,000.
He said catching the fugitives is a priority because of the crimes they're accused of and the crimes they're likely to commit while free.
"We've documented numerous incidents where someone on the run will commit hundreds of crimes while loose," Gonzales said. "We need the public's help in solving these cases. Their potential for danger is very high."
One example is Leonardo Galindo Jr., who was featured on the first list and arrested in September after a short car chase, during which officers said he pulled a knife on them and had to be subdued with a Taser stun gun. He had two young children in the car during the pursuit.
Gloria Jean Garcia also was featured on the first list and was arrested in August as she attempted a drug transaction, officials said. Another list suspect, John Montenegro Cruz, was arrested after he shot a man and kidnapped a woman in July, authorities said.
Tucson police Sgt. Mark Nisbet, who supervises his department's gang unit, was confident the suspects will be caught.
"It's just a matter of when and where," he said. "Their lifestyle leads them to be caught."
Authorities warned against trying to capture suspects and said they should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information should call 88-CRIME. Calls that lead to an arrest and indictment could earn a reward of up to $2,500.
Fugitives will be featured on the County Attorney's Office Web site - www.pcao.co.pima.az.us. Those on the first list will stay.
The new fugitives are:
* Martin Avalos, 33, failure to appear for sentencing.
* Nishan Bernard, 20, possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited possessor and possession of marijuana for sale.
* Jose de Jesus "J.J." Ortiz, 20, first-degree murder.
* Eugene Mario Pesqueria, 23, attempted first-degree murder.
* Daniel Kenny Hernandez, 38, child molestation.
* Manyelle Deshawn Clay, 25, solicitation to unlawfully possess cocaine and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He's also known as Shawn Clay and Manyelle Fisher.
* Jesus Octavio Duarte, 21, first-degree murder. Duarte also goes by Jesus Castro and "Tavo."
* Michael Gonzalo Duarte, 27, misconduct with a weapon. He's known also as "Gonzo."
* Aurelio Odruno Duarte, 58, possession with intent to distribute heroin. Duarte also is known as "El Brujo."
* Scott Arthur Kline, 40, violation of supervised release.
* Ana Maria Sosa, 43, conspiracy to harbor and transport illegal aliens.
* Peter Abdul Siqueiros, 25, weapons offense.
* Teresa Carmellia Barksdale, 32, possession with intent to distribute marijuana.
* David Armando Caldera, 27, weapons offense. He's also sought in a Los Angeles murder.
* Robert Orosco, 30, 23 counts of fraud and theft.
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