The Office of the Governor of Texas has issued an announcement for a significant reward in the wake of a recent crime against law enforcement. Governor Greg Abbott, has disclosed a $10,000 reward for information leading to the capture of a fugitive responsible for the shooting of a Jacksonville police officer and a police K-9. The suspect, identified as 64-year-old Bobby Michael Dennis, is accused of aggravated assault against a public servant and interference with a police service animal, according to the Office of the Governor of Texas press release.
Yesterday, with the warrants for his arrest issued, Dennis found himself added to the Texas Department of Public Safety's 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List. In his statement, as Governor Abbott emphasized the gravity of the situation, "Attacks on our men and women in uniform must stop." He offered his unstinting support to law enforcement officers, doubly underlined by the state's commitment to justice. Wanted for the heinous crime of attacking both an officer and their service animal, Dennis is considered armed and dangerous, and the general public should not attempt to apprehend him under any circumstance, as stated by the Office of the Governor of Texas.
Details referring to the suspect describe him as a Black male, standing approximately 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighing 152 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Office of the Governor of Texas has provided several avenues for the public to report any relevant information. Concerned citizens can call the Texas Crime Stoppers hotline, submit a web tip through the Texas 10 Most Wanted website, or provide details with an online submission.
