A man wanted in connection with a homicide in San Marcos, Texas, was taken into custody after an intense search in East Harris County on Friday night. Law enforcement officers, including deputies from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, worked together to track down and arrest the suspect. The search took place in the Sterling Green South neighborhood, where the suspect was eventually located and apprehended.
Suspect Arrested in Channelview, Texas
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the San Marcos Police Department to investigate a home in the Channelview area. Deputies visited the residence twice. On their second visit, they spotted the suspect in a neighbor’s yard. However, the suspect fled the scene before he could be detained.
After a thorough search, authorities found the suspect and took him into custody. He was later identified as 47-year-old Juan Manuel Yanez, according to KVUE, a news station in Austin.
Search Operation in East Harris County
The search operation took place in the Sterling Green South neighborhood, which is located northwest of Dell Dale Street and Woodforest Boulevard. Law enforcement officers acted swiftly after spotting the suspect, ensuring that he could not evade capture for long.
Deputy Fires Shot, No Injuries Reported
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed that when officers approached Yanez, he attempted to flee on foot. During the chase, a deputy fired a shot toward him, but he was not hit. Fortunately, no officers were injured during the operation.
The arrest of Juan Manuel Yanez brings authorities closer to resolving the homicide case in San Marcos. The collaborative efforts of the San Marcos Police Department and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office ensured that the suspect did not remain at large. Investigations are still ongoing, and more details may emerge in the coming days. Authorities have not yet disclosed the specifics of the crime in San Marcos.
