The person at the center of this case
Tomas Alberto Roque Espinoza
Cold Case · Open - Fugitive
18 years waiting · since 2007
TOMAS ALBERTO ROQUE ESPINOZA
Justice for Tomas Alberto Roque Espinoza — the trail went cold in 2007, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Where has Roque been hiding since fleeing in September 2013? His ties to Honduras suggest possible international relocation.
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evidence
Lead #2What vehicles and drug trafficking networks was Roque protecting? Were other law enforcement officials involved in his criminal enterprise?
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contact
Lead #3Who paid Roque for the cocaine escort on December 6, 2007, and are they still active in drug trafficking?
On December 6, 2007, Harris County Constable Tomas Alberto Roque Espinoza was caught accepting payment to escort a vehicle he believed contained over 5 kilograms of cocaine, and allegedly used his position to pull over vehicles and steal drugs and money. He pleaded guilty in June 2013 to possession with intent to distribute and a Hobbs Act violation but fled before his September 2013 sentencing. Despite being a federal fugitive for over a decade, Roque remains at large with known ties to Houston, Texas and Honduras.
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United States District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division; FBI
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clue
Lead #4Has Roque maintained contact with family or associates in Houston or Honduras that could reveal his current location?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Possession With Intent to Distribute, Hobbs Act Violation Caution: On December 6, 2007, Tomas Alberto Roque Espinoza was serving as a Harris County constable when he accepted payment to escort and protect a vehicle he believed was transporting over 5 kilograms of cocaine. Roque was also allegedly pulling over vehicles and keeping any drugs or money he found.
On June 7, 2013, Roque pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute and a Hobbs Act violation. He was scheduled to be sentenced on September 16, 2013, but fled before his sentencing.
Roque was federally charged on January 8, 2013, in the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, for his crimes. Remarks: Roque has ties to Houston, Texas, and Honduras.
Timeline of Events
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2007-12-06
Cocaine Escort Incident
Roque accepted payment to escort and protect a vehicle believed to contain over 5 kilograms of cocaine while serving as Harris County constable
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2013-01-08
Federal Charges Filed
Roque was federally charged in the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas for possession with intent to distribute and Hobbs Act violation
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2013-06-07
Guilty Plea
Roque pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute and Hobbs Act violation
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2013-09-16
Fugitive Status
Roque fled before his scheduled sentencing date
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Case Information
Incident:December 6, 2007
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 6, 2007
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
Up to $5,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case