Search underway for man accused of threatening to kill Karnes County judge, KCSO says

KARNES COUNTY, Texas – The Karnes County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) said it is searching for a man accused of threatening to kill a judge and members of law enforcement.

Multiple law enforcement agencies are looking for Louis Sanchez III, who has active warrants for terroristic threat against a peace officer and failure to appear/assault causes bodily injury, deputies said.

KCSO said Sanchez is considered armed and dangerous. He also has a history of violent criminal offenses, according to the sheriff’s office.

Sanchez is believed to be in the Falls City area. However, deputies stated that he “moves around frequently.”

Anyone with information on Sanchez’s whereabouts is asked to contact KCSO at 830-780-3931 or any other law enforcement jurisdiction where he is located.

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