Miguel Ángel Gomez, a 51-year-old Texas fugitive, is currently one of the Texas DPS Top 10 Most Wanted and is sought on a 2022 Murder warrant issued out of Harris County, Texas. Gomez is also wanted for a Parole Violation stemming from his prior conviction for Sexual Assault of a Child.
Gomez is a convicted sex offender, required to register annually, and has an extensive and violent criminal history spanning more than three decades. He is considered armed and extremely dangerous, and Crime Stoppers is offering up to $7,500 for information that leads to his capture.
Fugitive Details — Identification & Physical Description
- Name: Miguel Angel Gomez
- Date of Birth: 07/03/1973
- Race: White (Hispanic)
- Sex: Male
- Height: 5’5”
- Weight: 150 lbs
- Aliases:
- Tomas Garza
- Jorge Alberto Gomez
- Miguell Angel Gomez
- Mike Gomez
- Tattoos: Neck, both hands, left leg, left arm
- Scars: Face, lip, left forearm
- FBI #: 909898PA1
- SID #: TX04686668
- TDC #: 01574927
- Last Known City: Houston, Texas
- Caution: Armed and Dangerous
Warrant Information
Active Warrants
- Murder (Harris County — 2022)
- Parole Violation
Original Offense: Sexual Assault of a Child
Criminal History (CCH) Includes
- Homicide
- Unlawful Restraint of a Minor
- Escape
- Sexual Assault of a Child
- Tampering with Government Record
- Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
- Burglary of Building
- Burglary of Vehicle
This criminal history indicates a pattern of serious violence, child-related crimes, and repeat felony behavior that escalated into homicide.
Background & Criminal Timeline
Gomez’s criminal record begins in the 1990s and continues across multiple decades:
1994 Convictions
- Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
- Burglary of a Vehicle
- Burglary of a Building
He received a 10-year prison sentence for the assault and vehicle burglary, and a 7-year sentence for the building burglary.
2009 Conviction — Sexual Assault of a Child
Gomez was convicted following an incident involving a 16-year-old female victim.
He was sentenced to 15 years confinement, and—due to this conviction—became a registered sex offender required to report annually.
2022 Murder Warrant — Harris County
In 2022, authorities issued a Murder warrant for Gomez and launched a statewide search.
2022 Parole Violation
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles issued an additional warrant on December 13, 2022 related to his Sexual Assault of a Child conviction.
Gomez has been classified among the most dangerous fugitives currently on the run in Texas.
Ties to Houston & Harris County
Gomez has longstanding connections to:
- Houston, Texas
- Harris County
- Surrounding Gulf Coast areas
Due to his history of escape, violent behavior, and use of multiple aliases, investigators believe Gomez may be receiving assistance from associates or attempting to conceal his identity in the Houston metro region.
Reward for Information — Up to $7,500
Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $7,500 for information leading to Gomez’s arrest.
How to Provide an Anonymous Tip
- Call: 1-800-252-TIPS (8477)
- Submit Online: Via Texas 10 Most Wanted fugitive page
- Facebook: Official DPS Crime Stoppers page
- Mobile App: DPS App for iOS & Android
All tips remain 100% anonymous by Texas law, and tipsters receive a numeric ID, not a name.
Public Safety Warning
Gomez’s violent criminal past—including offenses involving minors, deadly weapons, and homicide—makes him an extreme threat to public safety.
He should be treated as armed, dangerous, unpredictable, and capable of violent escalation.
Do NOT attempt to detain him.
Call 911 immediately if spotted.
Why This Fugitive Is a High-Priority Target in Texas
- Convicted sex offender with child victim
- Wanted for Murder
- Known to flee custody (Escape history)
- Tied to Harris County, one of the largest metro populations in the United States
- Multiple violent felonies involving weapons
- Use of multiple aliases and identity manipulation
Public awareness can play a pivotal role in tracking and capturing Gomez before further harm occurs.