Texas authorities, in coordination with the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service, apprehend fugitive Raymond Lee Trejo, wanted for failing to comply with sex offender registration laws
Texas – A Texas fugitive on the state’s 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list is now in custody after law enforcement officers tracked him down in Oklahoma. Authorities arrested 35-year-old Raymond Lee Trejo in Stilwell, Oklahoma, on March 12, ending a months-long search. His capture was made possible thanks to a tip submitted through Texas Crime Stoppers, which will now pay a reward for the information that led to his arrest.
Trejo, a convicted sex offender from Abilene, had been wanted since May 2024 for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements in Taylor County. His criminal record dates back to 2009 when he was convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison but later failed to adhere to the legal obligations placed on him as a registered sex offender. His fugitive status made him a high-priority target for Texas law enforcement agencies.
The arrest was a coordinated effort involving multiple law enforcement units. Officers from the Special Applications Branch (SAB) of the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service took Trejo into custody, assisted by DPS Special Agents from Abilene and officers from the Stilwell Police Department. The swift response and teamwork between agencies played a critical role in ensuring Trejo’s capture without incident.
Texas Crime Stoppers, a program funded by the Governor’s Public Safety Office, incentivizes the public to provide crucial information about wanted criminals by offering cash rewards. In 2025 alone, 16 fugitives from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted lists have been arrested, including four sex offenders and five individuals classified as criminal illegal immigrants. So far, the program has paid out $22,000 in rewards for successful tips leading to arrests.
Authorities continue to urge the public to come forward with any information on fugitives. Tipsters can submit information anonymously through the Crime Stoppers hotline, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) website, or the official DPS Facebook page. Each tipster is assigned a confidential number to protect their identity.
The DPS emphasizes that individuals featured on the 10 Most Wanted lists are considered dangerous, and members of the public should never attempt to apprehend them. Instead, anyone with knowledge of a fugitive’s whereabouts is encouraged to report it to authorities.
With Trejo now off the streets, law enforcement officials reaffirm their commitment to tracking down the state’s most dangerous criminals. This latest arrest highlights the power of collaboration between law enforcement and vigilant citizens, showing that no fugitive can outrun justice for long.
