Tucson, Arizona | Published: 06.16.2008
The Fugitive: Jose Humberto Castro-Valenzuela.
When and Where: Dec. 7, 2002, in the 2700 block of South Thrasher Avenue, near South San Joaquin Avenue and West 36th Street.
Investigators: The U.S. Marshal's Service.
Summary: Castro-Valenzuela, 51, was trying to sell 10 kilograms of cocaine to an undercover agent at his home on Thrasher, said Tom Twohey,a Marshal's Service spokesman.
After he was taken into custody, Castro-Valenzuela agreed to a search of his home, which revealed 5 kilograms of cocaine in a bedroom dresser drawer, Twohey said.
Castro-Valenzuela was booked into jail on suspicion of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and was released on $20,000 bond.
The Latest Information: Castro-Valenzuela was scheduled to be in court in January 2003, but he did not show up.
"(Castro-Valenzuela) is believed to have fled to Mexico but has numerous family members in the Tucson area," Twohey said. "(He) is believed to be traveling back and forth from Mexico to Tucson using an alias."
Castro-Valenzuela is 5 feet, 11 inches tall, weighs 170 pounds and has brown eyes and gray hair.
How You Can Help: Call 88-CRIME, the anonymous tip line of the Pima County Attorney's Office.
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