The Lone Star Fugitive Task Force Assists in the Arrest of Kidnapping Suspect

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For Immediate Release	Contact:
February 03, 2010	ASDUSM Alan Schrecongost, Western District of Texas San Antonio (210) 271-2554

The Lone Star Fugitive Task Force Assists in the Arrest of the Final Suspect
in Connection with Recent Kidnapping in San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio, TX – On 01/21/2010, two victims were kidnapped at gun point from their home by a total of six suspects, and were held while the suspects demanded ransom for their release. The victims subsequently escaped from their captors.

On 02/02/2010 (Tuesday night) the San Antonio Police Department, assisted by the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force captured Steven Arreola, the last remaining suspect involved in the recent San Antonio kidnappings. Steven Arreola is being charged with 2 counts of aggravated kidnapping.

Acting United States Marshal Fernando Karl said, “The pursuit of this fugitive highlights what the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force does. We have taken a violent offender off the streets.”

Additional information about the U.S. Marshals can be found at http://www.usmarshals.gov.