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Texas DPS Names Alejandro Villegas as July 2026 Featured Fugitive

The Texas DPS has designated Alejandro Villegas as its Featured Fugitive for July 2026.

Zane Boyd

July 4, 20261 min read

Alejandro Villegas, Texas DPS featured fugitive (photo: Texas Department of Public Safety)
Alejandro Villegas, Texas DPS featured fugitive (photo: Texas Department of Public Safety)

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has identified Alejandro Villegas, a 32-year-old man from Fort Worth, as the Featured Fugitive for July 2026. He is currently on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender list and is wanted for a probation violation related to a previous charge of sexual assault of a child.

Villegas has been sought by authorities in Tarrant County since January 2026. His criminal history includes an arrest in 2022 by the Grand Prairie Police Department for the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl.

According to DPS, the reward for information leading to Villegas's arrest has been increased to $6,000 for tips received during July. Individuals who wish to report information can do so through several methods: by calling the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477), submitting a web tip via the DPS website, or sending a tip through Facebook.

Villegas is described as being 6 feet tall and weighing approximately 185 pounds. He is known to have connections in Fort Worth, Arlington, and Dallas. Further details regarding his current whereabouts or actions have not been provided.

Source: News Channel 6 | Wichita Falls, TX.

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https://www.newschannel6now.com/2026/07/03/texas-dps-names-north-texas-child-predator-july-2026-featured-fugitive/

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Zane Boyd

Zane Boyd writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Denton.

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