*UPDATE* Sonora Police Department "IMMEDIATE RELEASE" on wanted Person: *UPDATE* 
From the desk of Public Information Officer Melissa Fuentes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 15, 2025
Two Wanted Fugitives Arrested in Brewster County Following Tip
Sonora, TX – The Sonora Police Department announces the successful apprehension of two wanted fugitives, Otis Babb and Sandra Zaragoza, following a collaborative effort with the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office.
Otis Babb was wanted on three outstanding warrants issued by the City of Sonora Police Department. These warrants include:
- Evading Arrest with a Vehicle
- Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon by a Felon
- Theft of a Motor Vehicle
Sandra Zaragoza was wanted on a Capias Warrant for Revocation/Adjudication of Guilt to Revoke Probation. The underlying charge is Tampering with a Government Record with Intent to Defraud or Harm.
On April 15, 2025, the Sonora Police Department received a tip regarding the whereabouts of Babb and Zaragoza in the Brewster County area. That information was promptly forwarded to the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office. As a result of this tip and the swift action of law enforcement, both individuals were apprehended by a Brewster County Deputy at approximately 4:20 p.m.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance and professionalism in bringing these fugitives into custody.
Anyone with information regarding other wanted individuals is encouraged to contact the Sonora Police Department at 325-387-3888.
Contact:
Sonora Police Department
Melissa Fuentes, Chief Administrator
sonorapd@sonora-texas.com
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UPDATE: 9:00 PM, 2/23/25
Suspect is still at large. Local law enforcement is still searching for this individual.
Please call the Sonora Police Department at 325 387-3888 or the Sutton County Sheriff's Office at 325 387-2288 to report any information on the location of this wanted person. As always, call 911 for emergencies only.
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Immediate Nixle Alert
Today, February 23, 2025 at approximately 4:08 am a stolen vehicle was spotted by DPS heading south on highway 277, between Christoval and Eldorado. Otis Babb, a wanted felon, was confirmed to be operating the stolen vehicle and an Hispanic female, possibly Sandra Zaragoza, also a wanted felon, was seen as a passenger. DPS attempted to stop the vehicle which resulted in a pursuit onto CR 300 and then into the YFZ Ranch in Schleicher County. The stolen vehicle was abandoned by Babb and he is now on foot. Otis Babb is a wanted felon from Sonora Texas for evading arrest with a motor vehicle. DPS, along with Schleicher County Sheriff’s Office are actively searching the area where Otis Babb was last seen. Babb is known to be armed and dangerous. If seen should not be approached and 9-1-1 should be called immediately to report his whereabouts.
Address/Location
City of Sonora, TX
201 E Main St
Sonora, TX 76950
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 325-387-2558