DPS Offering A $10,000 Reward For A Mexican Mafia Gang Member

He is a native of Corpus Christi, Texas, and a confirmed Mexican Mafia gang member. He has been previously employed in upholstery work and has been know to go by other names (AKA) Ghost, Anthony Aleman Gonzales.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Anthony Gonzales, 45, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list, and a cash reward up to $10,000 is now being offered for information leading to his capture. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.

Gonzales is a violent fugitive should be considered ARMED and DANGEROUS!

All tips are anonymous – regardless of how they are submitted – and tipsters will be provided a tip number instead of using a name.

He is a native of Corpus Christi, Texas, and a confirmed Mexican Mafia gang member. He has been previously employed in upholstery work and has been know to go by additional names (AKA) Ghost, Anthony Aleman Gonzales.

In 1992, Gonzales was sentenced to 10 years in prison for Burglary of a Habitation. In 2001, he was convicted of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Evading Arrest Using a Vehicle. He also has previous arrests for Criminal Trespass, Failure to Identify Fugitive from Justice, Possession of Marijuana, and Unlawful Possession of Firearm.

On July 25, 2008, Gonzales and nine associates were involved in a shooting at a Corpus Christi residence, resulting in the death of one adult and the injury of two children. All suspects have been captured except for Gonzales.

Warrants for Gonzales’ arrest were issued on July 25, 2008 in Nueces County, Texas, for Murder, Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, and Aggravated Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles also issued a warrant on August 11, 2008, for Parole Violation (original offense: Burglary).

Gonzales is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs approximately 170 pounds. He has tattoos, including “Mexicano” and female shape on abdomen; “Lil Laura” on left finger; “Laura” on neck; multiple tattoos along right arm; dragon/skin/wing/”Mi amor sita vida Laura” across chest; Rosary on left arm; circle with cross on right leg.

For more information or updates in the event of his arrest, see his wanted bulletin.

Texas Crime Stoppers, which is funded by the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division, offers cash rewards to any person who provides information that leads to the arrest of one of the Texas 10 Most Wanted fugitives or sex offenders. So far this year, Texas Crime Stoppers has paid $31,500 in total rewards for anonymous tips that resulted in arrests.

To be eligible for the cash rewards, tipsters MUST provide information to authorities using one of the three following methods:

• Call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-252-TIPS (8477).
• Submit a tip through the DPS website by selecting the fugitive you have information about, and then clicking on the link under their picture.
• Submit a Facebook tip by clicking the “SUBMIT A TIP” link (under the “About” section).

All tips are anonymous – regardless of how they are submitted – and tipsters will be provided a tip number instead of using a name.

DPS investigators work with local law enforcement agencies to select fugitives for the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive and Sex Offender lists. You can find the current lists – with photos – on the DPS website.

Do not attempt to apprehend this fugitive; he is considered armed and dangerous.