Fugitives Captured After Robbing A Man In His Home
San Antonio, TX – Pedro Silva, 46, and Samantha Cunningham,
24, were arrested last Friday by the United States Marshals Service Gulf Coast
Violent Offenders Task Force (GCVOTF) in Galveston, TX. Arrest warrants were
issued for Silva and Cunningham pursuant to an investigation by the Wilson
County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), on charges involving aggravated robbery.
On October 9, 2013, the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force
(LSFTF) was contacted by the WCSO for assistance in the search for Silva and
Cunningham. Task force officers initiated an investigation and determined that
Silva and Cunningham had previously fled from San Antonio, TX to Galveston, TX.
Task force officers then contacted the GCVOTF for assistance in locating and
apprehending Silva and Cunningham. Last Friday, members of the GCVOTF, through
investigative efforts, determined that Silva and Cunningham were hiding out at
an apartment in the 5600 block of Avenue R in Galveston, TX. Task force
officers conducted a brief surveillance and observed Silva and Cunningham
exiting the apartment. Task force officers made contact with Silva and
Cunningham and took them into custody without incident. Incident to arrest,
task force officers seized a .22 caliber handgun and multiple boxes of
ammunition from Silva.
On October 2, 2013, Silva and Cunningham allegedly committed
a home invasion in Stockdale, TX when they entered a residence, tied up the
victim, and stole multiple items to include handguns and the victim’s car. On
October 7, 2013, arrest warrants were issued for both Silva and Cunningham on
charges involving aggravated robbery. Silva and Cunningham are currently being
held in custody at the Galveston County Jail.
Silva has a violent criminal history to include homicide,
assault, and evading arrest. Cunningham also has a violent criminal history to
include assault. Silva is a confirmed member of the Texas Mexican Mafia and was
also wanted on charges involving failure to register as a sex offender.
Robert R. Almonte, United States Marshal for the Western
District of Texas, stated, “To enter someone’s home, tie them up, and violate
their space is a true disregard to not only personal property, but also human
life. I’m thankful that the victim was not harmed in this potentially tragic
crime and both fugitives were taken into custody without anyone being injured.
Members of the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force:
New Braunfels
Police Department
San Antonio Police
Department
San Antonio
Independent School District Police Department
Bexar County
Sheriff’s Office
Comal County
Sheriff’s Office
Bexar County Fire
Marshal’s Office
Bexar County
District Attorney’s Office
Texas Office of
The Attorney General
Texas Department
of Public Safety
Texas Department
of Criminal Justice - Office of the Inspector General
U.S. Marshals
Service
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