Fugitive Off the Streets in Midland | Lubbock News

A notorious fugitive from the Texas DPS Ten Most Wanted list, Ronnie Matthew Velarde, has been captured in Midland after a multi-agency manhunt. Wanted since May 2026 for parole violation tied to burglary and organized crime charges, Velarde’s criminal history spans over a decade, including multiple incarcerations and ties to the West Texas Tango gang. His arrest on August 18th involved U.S. Marshals, DPS, local police, and Crime Stoppers — whose tip led to the bust and earned a reward. Velarde is now back behind bars, thanks to teamwork across law enforcement and community programs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3596614f28d546ae