2019-04-06

On 04/06/2019, Members of Randall County SWAT, Amarillo Police Narcotics and Potter County Narcotics received information that a known wanted subject identified as ESPARZA, Efrain Hernandez was located in the area of 4th and Florida in Amarillo, Texas. ESPARZA was wanted for parole violation out of the State of Texas. Agents and Officer set up in the area, and were able to identify ESPARZA walking on the 300 block of N. Florida. ESPARZA was wearing camouflage clothing and carrying a red back pack.

ESPARZA was observed getting into a green Dodge Journey at 4th and North Georgia. Agents and Officer attempted a traffic stop and the Green Journey fled at a high rate of speed. A rolling road block was executed and the vehicle was forced to a stop. Upon approaching the Journey on the passenger side, Officers could see ESPARZA attempting to get inside the red back pack. Officers opened the door and ESPARZA began physically resisting. During this resistance a black a case fell from ESPARZA's person. A later search of this black case revealed a crystal like substance consistent with a methamphetamine. ESPARZA was finally placed in custody. A search of the red backpack revealed a Kel-Tec Sub 2000 firearm. ESPARZA later admitted to officers he had knowledge of the firearm and had touched the firearm. ESPARZA also made statements to Officer that he wanted them to have to kill him and next time they would have to kill him.