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Antonio, TX – Justus Hendershot, 25, was arrested earlier this week by
the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force (LSFTF) in San Antonio without incident.
An arrest warrant was sought by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO),
where it is alleged that Hendershot committed aggravated assault with a
deadly weapon.
On February 20, 2013, the BCSO contacted the LSFTF to assist in the search
for Hendershot. Task force officers determined that Hendershot was hiding
out in an apartment located in the 1400 block of Kitty Hawk in Universal
City, Texas. Task force officers initiated surveillance and later observed
Hendershot exiting an apartment. Hendershot was immediately arrested and
taken into custody after a brief struggle.
Hendershot is currently being held in Bexar County Jail on a $15,000 bond.
On February 12, 2013, Hendershot was involved in a verbal altercation with
an associate. The altercation escalated, Hendershot allegedly retrieved a
gun, and fired shots at the associate, striking him in the arm. Hendershot
fled the scene before law enforcement officers arrived. On February 18,
2013, Hendershot contacted his ex-wife, Kelsey Adams, and allegedly
threatened to kill her and their young son. On the date of arrest,
Hendershot was in possession of a .38 caliber revolver and more than 3 grams
of methamphetamines. Hendershot could face charges sought by the Bureau of
Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives (ATF) on allegations of a felon being
found in possession of a firearm.
Hendershot is a registered sex offender and has an extensive criminal
history involving theft, possession of narcotics, failure to register as a
sex offender, evading arrest, unlawful carrying of a weapon, and assault.
Robert R. Almonte, United States Marshal for the Western District of Texas,
stated, “Hendershot was a fugitive that needed to be arrested with the
quickest sense of urgency before he had the opportunity to follow through
with his threats. I’m sure the victims in this case can rest a little easier
knowing that this violent offender is sitting behind bars.”
Members of the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force:
- New Braunfels Police Department
- San Antonio Police Department
- San Antonio Independent School District
Police Department
- Bexar County Sheriff’s Office
- Comal County Sheriff’s Office
- Bexar County Fire Marshal’s Office
- Bexar County District Attorney’s Office
- Texas Office of The Attorney General
- Texas Department of Public Safety
- Texas Department of Criminal Justice -
Office of the Inspector General
- U.S. Marshals Service
Additional
information about the U.S. Marshals Service can be found at
http://www.usmarshals.gov.
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