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Post by Scumhunter on Sept 25, 2017 18:23:20 GMT -5
 (Above photo credit: Tacoma-Pierce Crime Stoppers) From Tacoma-Pierce Crime Stoppers: Tacoma Police detectives need your help to locate homicide suspects Richard Sanchez, Andres Mendez and Santiago Mederos. Felony warrants have been issued for Sanchez, Mendez and Mederos’ arrests for Murder in the 2nd degree. On March 25th, 2010, a 25-year-old man was shot and killed during a fight with multiple suspects in an alley behind the 7000 block of S. Puget Sound Ave. in the City of Tacoma. Detectives identified three of the suspects as Sanchez, Mendez, and Mederos. Sanchez and Mederos are also wanted for Murder in the 1st degree, Attempted Murder in the 1st degree, Conspiracy to Commit Murder in the 1st degree, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm from an additional homicide investigation. Andres M. Mendez is a Hispanic male, 26 yrs. old, 5'9”, 150 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. www.tpcrimestoppers.com/case.php?id=153Additional relevant links on case: blog.thenewstribune.com/crime/2010/03/31/four-more-charged-in-deadly-south-tacoma-shooting/ blog.thenewstribune.com/crime/2012/03/23/man-sentenced-to-16-years-in-2010-slaying-in-tacoma-alley/ www.kirotv.com/news/news/crime-law/verdict-reached-camille-love-murder-trial/nGLtD/www.komonews.com/news/local/75-year-prison-term-in-killing-of--138678149.htmlRelated Fugitive Cases:
Santiago Mederos (FBI Top 10): amwfans.com/thread/6021/santiago-villalba-mederos-washington-added (Update: Captured in Mexico in June 2020). Richard Sanchez: amwfans.com/thread/6022/richard-sanchez-washington-2010
Admin Note #1: Based on online wanted listings, it is our advice for Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of Andres Mendez to contact Tacoma/Pierce County Crime Stoppers. Information on how to call or e-mail a tip can be found at the following link: www.tpcrimestoppers.com/leave-tip
Admin Note #2: If you have any news-related updates on this case, please contact us here: amwfans.com/thread/1662/website-contact-form
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Post by Scumhunter on Sept 25, 2017 18:24:10 GMT -5
Additional information on case based on articles from OP post:
-The 25-year old man killed was Saul Lucas-Alfonso. A total of five men, the three aforementioned fugitives, a man named Byron Alvarez, and a 15-year old boy whose named was not released, were involved in his death. Charging documents indicate the five accused in Lucas-Alfonso’s death went out early Thursday to collect on a debt that Alvarez believed he was owed by another man. The man was also believed to be involved with Alvarez's wife.
The five allegedly broke into the debtor’s car, which was parked in an alley behind the 7000 block of South Puget Sound Avenue, and started ransacking it for valuables, the documents state. Lucas-Alfonso and two friends arrived in the alley, confronted the group of five suspects and a fight broke out. The 15-year-old boy told detectives his group started to lose the fight, so they headed to their vehicle. Someone in his group fired a shot, which hit Lucas-Alfonso.
Two members of the returning group approached one of Lucas-Alfonso’s friends and demanded his wallet. When he refused, he was knocked to the ground, and punched and kicked multiple times. The 15-year old boy claims it was shortly after this that the gunshots broke out.
-Byron Alvarez would be captured a short time afterwards and would be sentenced to 16 years in jail. Mederos, Sanchez, and Mendez would all become fugitives and according the 15-year old boy, all of the men agreed to say nothing about the shooting.
-20-year old Camille Love is another alleged victim of Santiago Mederos and Richard Sanchez's 2010 crime spree. Camille Love, and her brother, Josh Love, were headed home in February 2010 after visiting with family members on Tacoma's east side. Prosecutors said Sandoval and a group of fellow gang members were out seeking revenge for a murder of a friend. According to charging documents, Sandoval and his friends mistook Camille and Josh Love for rival gang members because of her red car and opened fire.
-One of the men involved, Juan Zuniga, was murdered by members of his own gang two months after the shooting. Most of the remaining people involved in Love's death were given prison sentences that ranged between 11 and 75 years. Eduardo Sandoval, the only one who did not plead guilty, was given the 75 years sentence. Mederos and Sanchez are the only two men believed involved in the shooting that remain at large.
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Post by Scumhunter on Jun 30, 2018 5:23:51 GMT -5
As of June 30th, 2018, Mendez is still listed as a wanted fugitive on Tacoma/Pierce County Crime Stoppers. (Same link as in the OP).
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Post by Scumhunter on Jul 8, 2018 1:33:57 GMT -5
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Post by Scumhunter on Oct 17, 2019 2:52:48 GMT -5
Just for reference purposes, there is a new url link for Mendez's Interpol Red Notice online profile: www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-Red-Notices#2011-2112Also I realize like with his alleged cohort Richard Sanchez only since he could theoretically be using it in an alias, we never mentioned the middle name which is Maurice. So some people may call him Maurice. Sorry, I know I tried to lighten the mood with both cases tonight only because the serious subject matter can be overwhelming at times. The main thing is Mendez, like Sanchez, what they really should be called are alleged gang bangers and murderers, who (with Santiago Mederos as well), who have been on the run for way too long. |
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Post by Scumhunter on Jun 7, 2020 2:49:52 GMT -5
Bumping this up since Mederos is now captured but Mendez (as of 6/7/2020) is seemingly still at large.
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Post by Scumhunter on Sept 2, 2020 19:16:51 GMT -5
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