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Uvalde Police officers and Uvalde County Sheriff’s deputies working with the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force helped take a wanted fugitive into custody earlier this week.
The suspect, John Lee Chancey, was wanted on charges including Capital Murder by Terror Threat/Other Felony, Abuse of a Corpse Without Legal Authority, and Assault on a Public Servant.
The arrest was the result of a coordinated operation involving the U.S. Marshals Service, Texas Department of Public Safety, Eagle Pass Police Department, and several supporting agencies. Officers safely apprehended Chancey without incident.
Chief Homer Delgado praised the teamwork behind the arrest, noting that Uvalde officers remain committed both to protecting their community and assisting neighboring jurisdictions.
“I’m incredibly proud that our officers not only work every day to keep Uvalde safe but also stand ready to help our neighboring communities by taking violent criminals off the streets,” Delgado said. “That’s what true service looks like: protecting our own while supporting those around us.”
