WACO, Texas — Llano County Sheriff's Office and the Williamson County SWAT team located a 34-year-old Waco murder suspect Monday evening in Llano County after a wanted bulletin was issued for his arrest, according to Waco PD.
Police said Evaristo Jacobo Garcia was responsible for the death of Johnny Vidal Hogan, 47, who was found shot to death at his home in the 3100 block of Pipkin Lane on April 15.
Police obtained a murder warrant for Garcia and issued a wanted bulletin to law enforcement agencies across the state, according to a news release sent on Monday.
Garcia was found and arrested in Tow, Texas. Police say they received information that he was in the 1300 block of Sleepy Lane.
Police say when officers from Llano County Sheriff’s Office and Williamson County SWAT Team arrived Garcia had barricaded himself inside a residence. Garcia surrendered after four hours. Two guns were recovered from Garcia’s arrest and there were no injuries
"Due to the leaked information, the Waco Police Department would like to clarify a few details about the bulletin shared," the release stated. "The female and a 6-year-old boy stated to possibly be with Garcia are not suspects in this case and have both been located and are safe."