THE LONE STAR FUGITIVE TASK FORCE ARRESTS THOSE ACCUSED OF THE DEATHS OF TWO INFANTS

San Antonio – The Lone Star Fugitive Task Force arrested those responsible for the deaths of the two infant children recently discovered wrapped in trash bags under a home in the 1300 block of W. Winnepeg in San Antonio.

At approximately 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 10, the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force capped one of the largest manhunts to ever take place in San Antonio when they arrested Valerie Lopez and Jerry Salazar at a residence in South San Antonio. Lopez is charged with Capital Murder and is being held on a ten million dollar bond and Salazar is charged with Injury to a Child and is being held on a one million dollar bond. Additional felony charges are possible.

The United States Marshal for the Western District of Texas LaFayette Collins said, “This case highlights the need for a dedicated unit such as the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force. We committed all of our resources and expertise to capturing these fugitives. For those who choose to harm our children be on notice, we will be right behind you and we will not stop until you are behind bars”

Participating agencies in this arrest:
Bexar County Criminal District Attorneys Office
Bexar County Sheriffs Office
Comal County Sheriffs Office
San Antonio Independent School District Police Department
San Antonio Police Department Homicide/ROP Units
Texas Rangers
United States Marshals Service

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