Jose Luis Bernal Jr., one of Texas' 10 Most Wanted sex offenders, is back in custody after a June 22 arrest in Schertz that capped a joint operation by federal agents and local police. He had been wanted since March on a Bexar County warrant alleging he failed to comply with sex offender registration requirements.
#ICYMI: a Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender was captured last week. FBI's Operation No Escape sends a clear message: fugitives cannot outrun law enforcement.
— FBI San Antonio (@FBISanAntonio) June 29, 2026
Capture details
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Bernal was taken into custody on June 22, 2026, in Schertz. The agency lists the FBI San Antonio Safe Streets Task Force and the Schertz Police Department as the capturing agencies and notes that Bernal should be considered armed and dangerous.
What authorities said
FBI San Antonio credited task force partners for the arrest, saying on X that “Operation No Escape sends a clear message that fugitives cannot outrun law enforcement.” The bureau’s full post is available on X.
Criminal history and warrant
As detailed by the Texas Department of Public Safety, Bernal’s criminal record includes a 2014 Wilson County conviction for possession of a controlled substance and indecency with a child by exposure involving a 9-year-old. His probation in that case was revoked in December 2014, and he served time in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
The DPS entry also cites a 2001 Bexar County conviction for unlawful carrying of a weapon and confirms that Bexar County issued a warrant on March 17, 2026, for failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements. Because Bernal’s arrest did not stem from a Texas Crime Stoppers tip, no reward will be paid.
Program context
The Texas 10 Most Wanted program teams DPS with local law enforcement partners and Texas Crime Stoppers to spotlight high-risk fugitives and drive tips from the public, a strategy officials say has produced dozens of captures this year. Recent reporting on the program’s results and the role of Crime Stoppers is summarized by FOX 7 Austin.
Officials did not immediately release booking details. Schertz police and federal partners are handling Bernal’s processing and coordinating with Bexar County authorities on next steps. Residents with information are asked to contact local law enforcement, the FBI, or Texas Crime Stoppers at 1-800-252-TIPS.
