Cedar Park, Texas, police arrested Fermin Alejandro Calles Garcia, a 24-year-old Venezuelan national listed on the Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) “10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant” list, after receiving an anonymous tip, according to the Texas DPS Criminal Investigations Division (CID).
Arrest followed September tip and traffic stop
Cedar Park police received a tip on September 5 regarding Calles Garcia’s location and conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle he occupied, DPS CID stated. Officials said Cedar Park officers were assisted by DPS CID special agents.
Travis County warrant cites three charges
In March 2025, the Travis County (Austin) Sheriff’s Office issued a warrant for Calles Garcia’s arrest on three charges: sexual assault of a child, stalking, and misdemeanor assault causing bodily injury, officials reported. These are allegations; no plea or disposition was included in the information provided.
Reward to tipster; nine fugitives remain on DPS list
Officials said a $3,000 reward had been issued and would be paid to the anonymous tipster. According to the information provided, nine other individuals on the DPS “criminal illegal immigrant” list remain at large, wanted for offenses including murder; indecency with a child by contact; sexual assault of a child; aggravated sexual assault of a child; continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14; failure to comply with the sex offender registration program; aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; and two counts of indecent exposure to a minor. Rewards of up to $7,500 are offered for information leading to their arrests, per officials.
What’s not yet clear
The available information did not include booking details, court dates, or custody status for Calles Garcia.
