EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — A 32-year-old man wanted on charges of sexually assaulting a child has been arrested in El Paso on Wednesday.
According to the El Paso County Constable’s Office, deputies arrested Ivan Zacarias, who was wanted on multiple felony warrants for one count of continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 years of age and two counts of sexual assault of a child. The total bond for the warrants was $90,000
The constable’s office said deputies received information that Zacarias was wanted on outstanding felony warrants and requested assistance from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Unit.
Acting on what the constable’s office described as credible information about Zacarias’ whereabouts, law enforcement officers responded to the area and conducted surveillance.
Deputies then made contact at a residence on the 8400 block of Villanova and confirmed Zacarias was inside the home, the constable’s office said.
During the operation, deputies encountered resistance from family members who were unwilling to surrender him. After a short period, Zacarias exited the residence and was taken into custody without further incident on the outstanding warrants.
He was later booked into the El Paso County Jail.
The constable’s office said the arrest reflects cooperation between the Office of Constable Hector Bernal and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, adding that joint operations remain essential in locating and apprehending people with outstanding criminal warrants.
Anyone with information regarding wanted individuals is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at (915) 566-TIPS, the El Paso County Constable Office, Precinct Three, at (915) 273-3590, or the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Unit at (915) 546-2280.
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