San Antonio, Texas — SAN ANTONIO — The U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force is asking for the public’s help finding a convicted felon accused of choking a woman twice during a domestic violence incident.
Rudy Barbosa, 45, is wanted on a federal arrest warrant for allegedly violating the conditions of his supervised release. He also has an active Bexar County warrant for third-degree felony assault of a household member by impeding breathing or circulation.
According to investigators, Barbosa grabbed a woman by the neck and applied enough pressure to restrict her ability to breathe.
Authorities say Barbosa allegedly attacked the woman a second time, wrapping his arm around her neck and applying pressure that caused breathing difficulties and a panic attack.
Investigators documented visible redness and abrasions consistent with the woman’s account of the assaults.
Barbosa was convicted in federal court in 2023 of being a felon in possession of a firearm. He was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
Authorities allege the new assault charge violated the conditions of his supervised release, resulting in a federal arrest warrant.
Barbosa is described as Hispanic, 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing approximately 180 pounds. He has black hair, brown eyes and a distinctive tattoo depicting a pair of red lips on the right side of his neck.
His last known address was in the Highland Park neighborhood on San Antonio’s East Side.
U.S. Marshals warn that fugitives may change their appearance to avoid being recognized.
Anyone with information about Barbosa’s whereabouts is urged to contact the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force at 210-657-8500 or submit a tip through the U.S. Marshals Service Tips app.
Barbosa is featured in this week’s Marshals Most Wanted on FOX San Antonio