Reward Increased for Texas DPS’s Most Wanted Fugitive in April

(KNUE-FM) Texas is a gigantic state with millions of people, for the most part people are friendly and helpful, although there are some that choose to break the law.

When you break the law in Texas there are consequences for your actions, even if you try to hide from law enforcement you will eventually be caught. It’s only a matter of time.

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Texas DPS Featured Fugitive

There is one fugitive that the Texas Department of Public Safety wants to track down quickly.

This fugitive has been named their featured fugitive for the month of April and the reward for information leading to his arrest has been increased to $6,000.

The featured fugitive for April is an illegal immigrant from Iraq, his name is Jassim Abdul Hussain Al-Samawi.

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What Crime Is He Wanted For?

Al-Samawi has been wanted out of Tarrant County since August of 2022 for a probation violation related to an arson conviction.

He also has previous arrests out of the Metroplex area for unlawfully carry of a weapon, arson, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, burglary of a habitation with intent to commit a felony, burglary of a building, terroristic threat, failure to identify as a fugitive and criminal mischief.

Where the Featured Fugitive Might Be Hiding

Al-Samawi is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs approximately 200 pounds. He has tattoos on both hands, both arms, and on his right leg.

It’s possible that he might be staying at homeless shelters in the Fort Worth or Arlington area.

If you have any information that could lead to his arrest, you should call crime stoppers at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477) or click here to submit a tip online.