FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 8, 2024
Multiple Search Warrants Executed; Organized Crime Ring Suspects Arrested
On January 26, 2024, TCSO responded to a report of a kidnapping in the 14200 block of FM 969. The victim had been beaten, shot and a ransom was demanded. The victim was later left on the side of a road in serious medical condition.
TCSO Detectives have diligently been investigating the case ever since and developed a list of suspects. On March 7, 2024, search and arrest warrants were executed at two locations in Travis County and one location in Dallas, TX.
Execution of those search warrants resulted in the arrest of Luis Montemayor, 56, of Dallas and Alyxandra Martinez, 33, of Austin. They are charged with Aggravated Kidnapping with Bodily Injury, Aggravated Kidnapping for Ransom and Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, all first-degree felonies. Eugene Tae, 36, of Austin was already in custody in the Travis County Correctional Complex. Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity was added to his list of charges.
Evidence collected at the various addresses includes:
19 pistols
1 revolver
16 long guns
Ammunition
3 kilos of crystal methamphetamine
Over $12,000.00 in cash Stolen credit/debit cards Stolen electronic devices One stolen vehicle
The case remains open, and detectives are working to determine if additional suspects are involved.
The operation was conducted with assistance from several agencies. The full response team included TCSO SWAT, TCSO VICE, TCSO Special Response Team, APD SWAT, Dallas PD, Dallas PD SWAT, Central Texas Regional SWAT, DEA, FBI, APD-ATF, APD-OCD, US Postal Inspector and Sheriff’s Combined Auto Theft Task Force.
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Submitted By: Kristen Dark, Sr. Public Information Officer (512) 854-4986