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$3,000 reward offered for capture of Harris County fugitive on Texas’ Most Wanted List

Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce, wanted for the aggravated sexual assault of a child (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

A Harris County fugitive has been added to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Immigrants List, with authorities offering a $3,000 reward for his capture.

The Texas Department of Public Safety has added Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce, a 20-year-old from Honduras, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List.

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Zelaya-Ponce is wanted in Harris County for the aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14 and has been on the run since July 2024.

Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to his arrest.

Authorities warn that Zelaya-Ponce is considered armed and dangerous, and all tips will remain anonymous.

For more details or to submit a tip, visit the DPS website.


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