Manhunt Monday 03/07/11: Modesto Melendez Jr.
This week?s MANHUNT MONDAY Most Wanted Fugitive is an individual sought for a sex crime that occurred several years ago. The target is identified as MODESTO MELENDEZ JR. (57) of El Paso, TX.
2004/2005 In October 2010, Sheriff?s Officials received an outcry from a 14 year-old girl through her mother that about 5 years ago (2004/2005) she was improperly touched sexually by her mothers then live-in boyfriend (now ex-boyfriend). The young girl who was 8 or 9 at the time has waited for several years until coming forward to tell her story.
Charges have since been recently filed & Sheriff?s Investigators need your help in finding MODESTO MELENDEZ JR. who is now wanted on 3 COUNTS of INDECENCY W/ A CHILD.
MELENDEZ JR. has an extensive criminal history. He has previous arrests for POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA W/ INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE, AGGRAVATED ROBBERY, THEFT BY CHECK, & RESISTING ARREST. MELENDEZ JR. may still be in El Paso, Texas where he has family in San Elizario & is said to have worked in radiology.
Sheriff?s Officials are asking the public – if anyone has seen or has any information on the whereabouts of MODESTO MELENDEZ JR. to please contact the Sheriff?s Office (915) 546-2280 or Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 566-TIPS (8477). Callers will remain anonymous & may be eligible for a reward if the information provided leads to the apprehension of the individuals featured.
FUGITIVE INFORMATION:
NAME: MELENDEZ, MODESTO JR. (57)
AKA: GONZALEZ, MODESTO
DOB: 10-14-53
ETHINCITY / GENDER: HISPANIC /MALE
HEIGHT: 5?7?
WEIGHT: 170 lbs..
HAIR: Brown
EYES: Brown
BUILD: Medium
COMPLEXION: Medium
PLACE OF BIRTH: El Paso, TX
WANTED FOR:
3 COUNTS ? INDECENCY W/ A CHILD – $50,000 BOND / **NO BOND** x2
