Dallas police arrested a top 10 most wanted sex offender during a surveillance operation on Wednesday in North Dallas.
Martin Deanda, 43, was captured by North Central CRT officers in the 5800 block of Spring Valley Road.
The arrest removes a high-priority fugitive from Texas streets. Deanda had recently been added to the state’s most wanted list for failing to register as a sex offender.
Officers conducting covert surveillance spotted and positively identified Deanda on August 13. They immediately took him into custody without incident.
Deanda faced a warrant from the Dallas Police Department for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements. The charge is a third-degree felony in Texas.
The Texas Department of Public Safety had recently elevated Deanda to its 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list. This designation typically comes with increased resources dedicated to locating fugitives.
“Bringing fugitives like Deanda to justice ensures the safety of our communities and reinforces our commitment to holding offenders accountable,” said Major Pollyanna Ashford, commander of the North Central Patrol Division.
Officers booked Deanda into the Dallas County Jail following his arrest. The case is documented under number 003553-2025.
The North Central Crime Response Team specializes in fugitive apprehension operations. Their surveillance work led directly to Wednesday’s successful arrest.