| Garcia was wanted by the U.S. Marshals for escape and firearms
violations. Garcia and three other inmates escaped from the Sunnyside,
Washington city jail in November of 2006. Garcia’s accomplices were
captured soon afterwards. On Feb. 10, 2005, Garcia was discovered with a handgun on the floorboard
of a vehicle in which he was a passenger. Federal charges were filed, he
went to trial and was found guilty.
Garcia is a documented member of the Nortenos gang with a history of
convictions to include firearm possession, robbery, domestic violence,
drug possession, burglary, and assault.
“Aaron Garcia’s arrest is an excellent example of how we continue to
benefit from an extraordinary relationship with Mexican authorities, as
well as our fellow law enforcement agencies,” said John F. Clark,
Director of the U.S. Marshals Service. “Garcia has an extensive history
of violence and the time has come for him to answer for his crimes.”
In addition to the Colima State Police, U.S./Mexican Immigration and
U.S. Customs and Border Protection were key participants in Garcia’s
arrest. Garcia was flown from Mexico back to the United States early
this evening.
For more information about the U.S. Marshals Service, visit
www.usmarshals.gov.
Original News Release |
