Texas authorities captured three of the state’s most wanted fugitives across three cities within eight days, marking a significant law enforcement sweep in October.
Ryan Lewis, Tommie Kelly, and Tyler Palmer were arrested in Milano, Houston, and Wichita Falls between October 15 and 23.
All three men faced serious charges ranging from child sexual assault to probation violations.
Ryan Cade Lewis, 26, was apprehended in a Milano parking lot on October 15. Texas Department of Public Safety agents from Bryan worked with the Milam County Sheriff’s Office to locate him.
Lewis had been wanted since April 2025 on two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child. He was previously convicted in 2022 of two counts of firearm theft in Freestone County.
Tommie Delamont Kelly, 34, surrendered at a Houston car wash on October 22. DPS agents, Highway Patrol troopers, and personnel from the Attorney General’s Office coordinated his arrest.
Kelly failed to comply with sex offender registration requirements after his 2011 conviction. He had served 11 years for the aggravated sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl.
Tyler Lee Palmer, 29, was captured at a Wichita Falls motel on October 23. DPS Special Agents tracked him down using investigative information.
Palmer violated probation on multiple violent felony convictions from 2021 and 2022. His original charges included four counts of aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury.
No Crime Stoppers rewards will be paid for these arrests. The program typically offers cash for tips leading to captures of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted.
So far in 2025, authorities have arrested 58 Most Wanted individuals. This includes 23 sex offenders and 13 criminal illegal immigrants, with $41,000 paid in rewards.
The Texas Crime Stoppers program, funded by the Governor’s Public Safety Office, accepts anonymous tips. Citizens can report information by phone (1-800-252-TIPS), web, or Facebook submissions.
Authorities warn the public not to approach these fugitives directly. They are considered armed and dangerous.
