Feds seeking ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect in murder, drug racketeering cases
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The FBI’s Indianapolis Field Office is looking for tips in the case of a man wanted for murder and drug racketeering.
Federal agents are looking for Juan Alberto Mendez. Mendez goes by a number of aliases, including:
- A1
- J. Alberto Mendez
- Jaun Alberto Mendez
- Juan A. Mendez
- Juan Mendez
- Nick America-S-Rolling-Freight
- Nick Mendez
A federal arrest warrant was issued for Mendez in September 2015 out of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana for conspiracy to distrubute and possess with intent to distribute Schedule 1 substance (heroin), Schedule II substance (cocaine), Schedule 1 substance (marijuana) and forfeiture.
A federal warrant was also issued out of Texas in May 2018 for attempted murder in aid of racketeering and murder in aid of racketeering and other charges.
Mendez was born in Texas and may be residing in Reynosa, Mexico. Agents consider him a domestic and international escape risk.
Federal investigators say he should be considered armed and dangerous.
If you know where he is, you can call:
- FBI Indianapolis Field Office,Fort Wayne Resident Agency at 260-426-5331
- FBIs San Antonio Field Office, McAllen Resident Agency at 956-984-6300
- Your local FBI office
- The nearest American Embassy or Consulate
#Wanted by the FBI: Juan Alberto Mendez, known member of Gulf Cartel, wanted for alleged involvement in drug racketeering – including murder in aid of racketeering – between 2015 & 2018 in Indiana & Texas. Mendez should be considered Armed and Dangerous. https://t.co/tYBdLKruV0 pic.twitter.com/yQL77Z30Gk— FBI Indianapolis (@FBIIndianapolis) January 28, 2019
