01/02/2025
From the Office of Chief Daniel Graziose Anson Police Department
Date: January 2, 2025
The Anson Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Joseph Tejeda, a 17-year-old male, who is suspected of being involved in a shooting that occurred on December 28, 2024, at the intersection of 4th Street and Avenue J in Anson, Texas.
An assault-style rifle was used in the shooting and has not yet been recovered. Tejeda is considered armed and dangerous and is charged with multiple felonies.
Suspect Description:
Name: Joseph Tejeda
Age: 17
Public Advisory:
We urge the public not to approach Joseph Tejeda if seen. Instead, contact law enforcement immediately.
If you have any information about Tejeda’s whereabouts or details regarding the incident, please contact the Anson Police Department at 325-823-3056 or submit an anonymous tip through the Jones County Dispatch Center at 325-823-4604.
It is important to note that harboring or aiding a fugitive is a crime under Texas law. According to Texas Penal Code § 38.05, a person commits the offense of Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution if they:
1. Harbor or conceal the suspect,
2. Provide or aid in providing the suspect with means of avoiding arrest or effecting escape or
3. Warn the suspect of impending discovery or apprehension.
This offense is classified as a felony of the third degree when the individual being harbored is charged with or convicted of a felony.
We appreciate the community’s cooperation in our efforts to ensure public safety and resolve this investigation.
