Thomas Ponce, who was wanted for aggravated sexual assault, is now in custody.
LPD received a tip that Ponce had been spotted around 1st Street and University. Officers nearby began to search the area and located Ponce. Ponce ran from officers and after a brief foot chase, Ponce was taken into custody near the 2600 block of 1st Street.
We would like to thank the media and community members for sharing his photo and for calling in tips and information about his whereabouts.
(Press release via Lubbock Police Department)