Albuquerque, NM – The United States Marshals Service, Southwest Investigative Fugitive Taskforce was contacted by the United States Marshal Service- El Paso Lone Star Fugitive Task Force requesting assistance to locate and apprehend a man wanted out of El Paso, Texas.
George Gilbert Marez, 25, wanted out of Texas for offenses of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
On October 29, 2026, the Southwest Investigative Fugitive Taskforce was able to locate and apprehend Marez, near the intersection of Wyoming Blvd NE, and Candelaria Rd. in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Following his arrest, Marez was booked into the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center, where he awaits extradition back to Texas. "Ensuring the safety of our communities is imperative to the mission of the U.S. Marshals Service," said David O. Barnett, Jr., U.S. Marshal for the District of New Mexico. "New Mexico is not a safe haven for violent criminals. You are not welcome here. If you come here, we will find you and ensure you are held accountable."
The Southwest Investigative Fugitive Task Force has focused resources and efforts on the improvement of public safety and the reduction of violence in New Mexico, through the identification, investigation, and apprehension of fugitives wanted for heinous crimes against the community, while ensuring the equal application of Justice, Integrity, and Service for all.
Anyone with information on wanted fugitives is urged to contact the nearest U.S. Marshals office, the U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102 or submit information via the USMS Tips App.
