Tarrant County is on the hunt for its top ten most wanted fugitives on the run from violent crimes.
Tommy Cunningham is wanted for assault against a family member or member of the same household by impeding breath or circulation. This is a serious domestic violence charge that occurs when someone is choking, strangling, or otherwise cutting off the ability to breathe. Cunningham received this charge in 2020. On September 22, 2023, Cunningham was charged with continuous violence against family and violation of a bond or protective order two or more times within 12 months.
Deqaviun Harper is wanted for a charge of assaulting a public servant. Public servants include police officers, firefighters, paramedics, teachers, government officials, or anyone working a public duty. Harper was charged with criminal trespassing in Tarrant County in September of 2022.
Sandra Leticia Rodriguez is wanted for fraudulent use or possession of identifying information, with fewer than five items involving elderly victims. This involves fraud or identity theft of someone 65 or older. Rodriguez received this charge in 2020. In January 2022, she was charged with theft of property valued between $100 and $750. In July 2022, she was charged with arson with the intent of damaging a habitation or place of worship.
Shatonna Johnson is wanted for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. In 2017, Johnson made headlines in Arkansas when she and two others were found with 43 suspected cloned credit cards. Her criminal history in Tarrant County dates back to 2020 when she was charged with tampering with government records, specifically insurance documents, with intent to defraud or harm and with fraudulent use or possession of identifying information. In January 2022, Johnson was charged with tampering with government records, specifically a license or seal, with intent to defraud or harm.
John Edward Ashley is wanted for the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl in 2020. Ashley is one of Texas’ top 10 most wanted sex offenders after failing to register as a sex offender and violating probation. The Fort Worth Police Department issued a warrant for his arrest on December 1, 2021.
Daimeun Manning is wanted for assault of a family member or member of the same household by impeding breath or circulation. On the same day, Manning was charged with unlawful aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and unlawful restraint.
Jakelia Richardson is wanted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Richardson received this charge in September of 2022.
Eric Hernandez is wanted for two counts of continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 and violation of a bond of protective order. He has also been charged with indecency with a child by sexual contact. Hernandez has been on the run since he was charged in November 2023. This is his second time being in Tarrant County’s top ten most wanted fugitives list.
Rachel Ream is wanted for possession of a controlled substance penalty group one, less than one group. Drugs that fall under penalty group one are cocaine, heroin, and other drugs that are considered highly dangerous. On the same day, Ream was also charged with the possession of a dangerous drug, which can include certain prescription medications that are not considered controlled substances. Ream was charged in January of 2024.
Stephanie Miller is wanted for the manufacturing or delivery of a controlled substance in penalty group one, weighing between 4 grams and 200 grams. Miller was charged in October of 2022.
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1000 for any location that leads to the arrest of the fugitives. To report a tip, contact Crime Stoppers at 817-469-8477, 469TIPS.com, or download its mobile app P3 Tips.
Neighboring Dallas has also seen its fair share of crime. A recent study found Dallas to be the 17th most dangerous City in the country.
Dallas’s approved $5.3 billion budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025, which began in October, includes an increase in funding for the Dallas Police Department. The DPD’s budget rose from $657 million to $719 million, representing a nearly 10% boost. However, despite being woefully short, the goal is to add only 2% more sworn officers.
DPD has been hindered in its efforts to manage crime in the City because of a chronic shortage of police officers and a budget that is far below other high-crime jurisdictions. The current number of sworn officers in the DPD is roughly 3,000, which falls short of the City’s 2015 recommendation of 4,000 officers. This shortage of police officers contributes to longer response times for emergency calls, as previously reported by DX.