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The individuals below are wanted by the Roswell Police Department in connection to the crimes listed. Individuals are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of these individuals, or having any other information that could potentially help locate the subjects, is asked to call the police department at 575-624-6770 or Chaves County Crime Stoppers at 888-594-TIPS (8477).

Callers may remain anonymous, and callers to Crime Stoppers may be eligible for a reward if their information leads to an arrest or conviction. The Roswell Police Department thanks citizens for their assistance.

Jul 19

Johnny Joe Dutchover (son and father) -- father has been APPREHENDED

Posted on July 19, 2021 at 8:57 AM by RPD Most Wanted

  • NAME: Johnny Joe Dutchover (son) Johnny Joe Dutchover (son) (RMW)
  • AGE: 19
  • DESCRIPTION:
    • Height: 5'7"    
    • 235 lbs.   
    • Black hair    
    • Brown eyes

 

CRIMINAL CHARGES: shooting at a dwelling or occupied building, shooting at or from a motor vehicle, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (5 counts), criminal damage to property (4 counts), tampering with evidence; a DNA search warrant has also been issued 


  • NAME: Johnny Joe Dutchover (father) -- APPREHENDED
  • AGE: 43 Johnny Joe Dutchover (father) (RMW)
  • DESCRIPTION:
    • Height: 5'6"    
    • Bald      
    • Brown eyes
    • Tattoos: shoulders, back, right arm
    • Other: scar on right knee

CRIMINAL CHARGES: tampering with evidence, conspiracy to commit tampering with evidence

 

Background
This son and his father are charged in connection with a shooting incident in early February 2021 that took place in the parking lot of Farmer’s Country Market at the corner of East Second Street and North Garden Avenue. The younger Dutchover is believed to have been one of multiple shooters as people from one vehicle fired gunshots at another vehicle and the people in the other vehicle returned fire. During the shootout, four other vehicles were struck by the gunfire and five bystanders in the parking lot were placed in danger, although none was struck by the shots. 

Apr 07

Jorge Ernesto Rico-Ruvira

Posted on April 7, 2021 at 8:52 AM by RPD Most Wanted

  • ALIASES: Jose Rico, Jose RuviraJorge Rico-Ruvira (RMW)
  • AGE: 32
  • DESCRIPTION: 
    • Height: 5'8"   
    • 150 lbs.   
    • Brown hair   
    • Brown eyes
    • Other: Following the murder, he was believed to be driving a maroon 2003 GMC Yukon with New Mexico license plate MNF231.
  • CRIMINAL CHARGES: first-degree murder, retaliation against a witness, abandonment or abuse of a child (in addition, there is a federal charge of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution)

Background
Rico-Ruvira is accused of strangling his girlfriend in their Roswell home Jan. 7, 2020. It is believed after committing the crime, he left the scene with his 3-year-old son Osciel Ernesto Rico. Investigators believe Rico-Ruvira may be in Mexico.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the apprehension, arrest and/or extradition of Rico-Ruvira. Anyone wishing to provide information can call the FBI at (505) 889-1300.


Apr 07

Lindsay Casillas-Moreno

Posted on April 7, 2021 at 8:51 AM by RPD Most Wanted

  • AGE: 32Lindsay Casillas-Moreno (RMW)
  • DESCRIPTION:
    • Height: 5’5"   
    • 185 lbs.   
    • Brown hair   
    • Brown eyes
  • CRIMINAL CHARGES: seven counts of fraud (over $500 but not more than $2,500)

Background
Casillas-Moreno is accused of manipulating two bank accounts to defraud a Roswell bank of about $11,000. She controlled a business account and a personal account and on seven occasions fraudulently put money into the personal account by writing a check from the underfunded business account – overdrawing that account. She would then retrieve the money from the personal account.