Texas DPS Issues Holiday Alert for Most Wanted Fugitive

This is the time of year in Texas when most people are attending holiday parties, spending time with family, and wrapping presents. While most people are doing holiday things, criminals are breaking the law and hiding from law enforcement. Right now, the Texas Department of Public Safety needs your help to capture the state's most wanted criminal. Wrapping this guy up in a metal bow would make their Christmas.

William Herrera Zamora is the Most Wanted Fugitive in Texas

William Herrera Zamora is a criminal illegal immigrant from Cuba.  He is a Hispanic male, 63 years old. He's 5' 9" and 160 pounds. His identifying marks include a tattoo on the left arm and a scar on the abdomen. Zamora has been known to wear glasses

Criminal History and Convictions

In January 2019, Zamora was convicted on 10 counts of possession with intent to promote child pornography and received a sentence of 5 years in prison. The Grapevine Police Department issued a warrant for Zamora's arrest on June 9, 2022, for indecency with a child by sexual assault. On June 23, 2022, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles issued a warrant for a parole violation stemming from his original conviction. Then, on January 3, 2023, another warrant was issued for the arrest of Zamora by the Fort Worth Police Department for two counts of failure to comply with the Sex Offenders registration requirements.

Where Authorities Believe Zamora May Be

Other aliases Zamora has used include Augusto Castillo Flores, Guillermo Herrera Zamora, and William Herrera. Zamora has ties to Cuba, Tarrant County, and his last known location was in Fort Worth. He is considered Armed and Dangerous

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How to Earn a Reward for the Capture of Zamora

There is currently a $8500 reward for the arrest of William Herrera Zamora. If you know of the whereabouts or have any tips on Zamora, you are encouraged to contact the Texas Department of Public Safety. You can submit an online tip here or by calling 1-800-252-8477.

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It is extremely dangerous to attempt to apprehend a fugitive without proper assistance. Always contact your local authorities.