SEX OFFENDER ARRESTED AFTER VIOLATING REGISTRY CONDITIONS
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EL PASO, TEXAS- On December 19, 2011 Luis Raul Mesta, a registered sex offender, was released from the Halfway House located at 1700 Horizon, Horizon, Texas and was to reside at a specific residence as required to maintain compliance. During a routine follow up, Sheriff’s Office S.O.R.T. Unit learned that the offender was not living at the listed residence. A warrant for Sex Offenders Duty To Register with a bond of $25,000 was issued.
On 01-20-2012 members of the US Marshals Service Lone Star Fugitive Task Force received an anonymous tip as to the whereabouts of the offender. Further investigation by the Task Force lead to the apprehension of Offender Luis Raul Mesta who was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility without further incident.
CHARGE: SEX OFFENDERS DUTY TO REGISTER LIFE/ANNUALLY
BOND: $25,000