The Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents to keep an eye out for 28-year-old Albert Joe Cardenas, who is wanted on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and family-violence assault. Authorities say Cardenas has prior convictions and has not yet been found.
In a news release issued Wednesday, deputies identified Cardenas and appealed to the public for help, according to KSAT. The statement did not spell out when or where the alleged assault took place, KSAT reported. Anyone who has information is urged to call the sheriff’s office at 830-379-1224.
How to report tips
Residents who know anything about where Cardenas might be can contact the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office directly at 830-379-1224. Anonymous tips can also be sent through the Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1-877-403-8477.
The Crime Stoppers site notes that tipsters stay anonymous and could qualify for cash rewards if their information results in an arrest.
What investigators say
Investigators are keeping many specifics out of public view while they chase down leads, according to local reporting. Seguin Today notes that the sheriff’s office routinely circulates most-wanted bulletins and relies on social media and Crime Stoppers to collect tips, a strategy officials say helps track fugitives without putting the public in harm’s way.
Legal note
Under Texas law, aggravated assault can be charged when a person causes serious bodily injury or uses a deadly weapon during an assault. Penalties increase in cases involving family violence, according to the Texas Penal Code. Anyone charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
