U.S. Marshals are on the lookout for Adam Sanchez Morales, a 53-year-old convicted felon with multiple tattoos across his face. Authorities say Morales is believed to frequent the San Antonio area after violating the terms of his federal supervised release. Marshals describe him as about 5 feet 11 inches tall and roughly 245 pounds.
According to KABB, Sanchez Morales was convicted of possession of a firearm or ammunition by a convicted felon and served 57 months in prison before being placed on three years of supervised release. Deputies told the station he violated that release after an arrest in New Braunfels on charges of unlawful restraint and public intoxication, and that his last known residence was in Comal County. Officials say he has multiple distinctive tattoos on his body and face.
Marshals leading the search
The U.S. Marshals Service’s Lone Star Fugitive Task Force is leading the effort to locate Morales and is coordinating with local deputies across the Western District of Texas, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. The task force handles federal fugitive apprehensions in the region and often works with county and municipal partners to track down people who move between jurisdictions. Investigators say they are actively following leads and reviewing surveillance footage where it is available.
How to report tips
Anyone with information about Sanchez Morales is asked to contact the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force. Officials advise the public not to approach a wanted person and instead to call law enforcement. Regional tip channels include a local line at 210-657-8500 and the USMS Tips app, according to the Express-News. If you see someone matching Morales’s description, authorities say you should call 911 rather than confronting them.
Legal consequences
Because Morales was on federal supervised release, violating the terms can lead to a warrant, revocation and detention in federal court. Under federal law, including 18 U.S.C. § 3148, a judicial officer may issue a warrant and impose detention or other sanctions for violations of release conditions, according to Cornell Law School. If his release is revoked, Morales could be detained and face additional penalties tied to his original conviction.
What to watch for
Marshals point to Morales’s facial tattoos as key identifiers and encourage residents and businesses to check cameras and report any relevant footage. The search is ongoing, and investigators say community tips can be crucial in helping them track someone who moves between San Antonio and neighboring counties.
