Case#: 26-5003657

Suspect (Arrested): Omar Martinez, Hispanic male, 28 years old.

Booking photo of Omar Martinez

In June 2026, the Austin Police (APD) South Metro Tactical Unit initiated an investigation into a violent gang member who had ten outstanding warrants for his arrest and is known for carrying firearms. The suspect, Omar Martinez, has previously been arrested for Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon by a Felon, Robbery, Evading Arrest, Engaging in Organized Crime, Manufacturing and Delivery of Controlled Substances, and Firearms Smuggling, among others.

Martinez was wanted for a parole violation warrant due to a previous incident in which he evaded the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) in a vehicle and subsequently evaded APD on foot. The warrants for his arrest include:

Felon in Possession of a Firearm (TDCJ Parole Violation) – 50351486Delivery of Controlled Substance (First Degree Felony) – D1DC24208172Strangulation – Family Violence (Second Degree Felony) – D1DC26302468Evading Arrest in a Vehicle (Third Degree Felony) – D1DC25400340Interference with Request for Assistance (Class A Misdemeanor) – C1CR26501613Evading Arrest on Foot (Class A Misdemeanor) – C1CR2650146Theft (State Jail Felony)Tampering with Government Records (Class B Misdemeanor) – C1CR25700246Possession of Marijuana (Class B Misdemeanor) – C1CR25700247Operating an Unregistered/Improperly Registered Vehicle (Class B Misdemeanor) – C1CR25700248

On July 1, 2026, APD South Metro Tactical Unit, in collaboration with APD’s Air Support Unit, SWAT, and Robbery Units, executed an arrest and search warrant operation that led to the arrest of Omar Martinez inside an apartment in North Austin. Surveillance officers and Air1 tracked Martinez in a vehicle until he appeared to recognize law enforcement’s presence and fled into a residence. APD South Metro Tactical and SWAT officers quickly surrounded the location, and Martinez attempted to escape through the backyard but ultimately surrendered to officers without incident, complying with their commands.
 
During the operation, APD South Metro Tactical executed two signed residential search warrants, resulting in the seizure of two firearms and numerous suspected stolen items with an estimated value of $2,000. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to explore his potential involvement in unsolved burglary and theft cases.

The APD South Metro Tactical Unit is dedicated to proactively investigating top offenders, particularly violent individuals who carry firearms, those who engage in home burglaries, mailbox thefts, and vehicle break-ins, as well as fugitives with felony warrants who evade law enforcement.