205(2? THE STATE OF TEXAS CASE NO. - -- - -- COUNTY OFWEBB COURT #06 COMPLAINT-- {Articles 15. O4 81 15.05, Texas Code of CrImInal Procedure} ME, THE UNDERSIGNED APPEAFIEO THE AFFIANT A PEACE OFFICER UNDER- THE LAWS OF TEXAS, WHO, BEING - -- DULY SWORN, ON OATH MADE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS AND My name Salinas Land-II ?am' commiSSiOnged asa peace Officer by the State Of Texas. I hereby state upon have. reason to believe. and do believe that heretofore,- and before the making and filing Of this Complaint, that JUAN DAVID-ORTIZ .. . - .- .- . . . - on or aboutthe 14th day Of September, 2018, in Webb County, Texas, did then and there intentionally and knowingly threaten Erika Pena with imminent bodily injury by pointing a . ?rearm at said Erika Pena, and did then and there use or exhibit a deadly weapon, to-wit: a ?rearm, during the commission Of the assault. My probable cause for said belief and accusation is as On Friday September 14, 2018, at approximately the Texas Department Of Public Safety Trooper Francisco Hernandez was stationary at a gas station, located at 619. Crossroads St Laredo, TX, when he was approached by a-Shirtless adult female asking for help. The female was identified as Erika Pena. Erika Pena stated a known male She?knew as ?David?-had picked her up on San Bernardo Street. David then tOOk Erika tO his house located on a street ,in the San Isidro Ranch subdivision. Erika Stated David began to act weird when She began to speak about Melissa, a female She knew who had been discovered dead the week. before. Erika then got Sick, exited the residence and vomited in the front yard. David and Erika then left the residence in his white Dodge pickup truck, and stopped at gas station located at the comer Of 20 and McPherson Rd. While at the gas station, Erika stated that She and David started talking abOUt Melissa again. David then pulled out a black' In color pistol and pointed it at her Erika tried tO leave the vehicle. David grabbed her shirt to prevent her from exiting the vehicle. Erika began to scream for help. Erika pulled Off her Shirt allowing her tO escape and run away from the vehicle. Erika saw a State Trooper vehicle refueling at the gas station. Erika ran tOWards the Trooper asking for help. The Trooper was later identified as Trooper Francisco Hernandez. - Erika was then escorted to the Sheriff?s Sub?Station on Highway 59 for questioning. While at the Sub-Station, Erika stated to Texas Ranger EJ Salinas and Sheriff?s Office Captain Federico Calderon that she knew the location of the residence of David. Erika further stated the description of David? 3 vehicle which she described as white Dodge Truck. - - - As part of the investigation Erika accompanied and directed Sheriff?s Investigators and DPS personnel to the location of the residence, which was located inside the San lsidro Ranch subdivision Erika positively identified a residence located at 204 Bar Oak Dr. Capt. Calderon conducted a property searchon theresidence. The search revealed the owner of the residence as Juan David Ortiz, DOB: 05/22/1983. At approximately September .1 5, 2018,, A ?Look Out" was then given out via radio dispatch for Juan David Ortiz, and a white in color Dodge Truck. At approximately 1:02 AM, State Troopers located the Dodge Truck and person of interest, identified as Juan David Ortiz, at a gas station located at the intersection of San Bernardo Ave. and Jefferson St. As State Troopers approached the vehicle and Juan David Ortiz, to detain him for questioning in reference to an Aggravated Assault, Juan David Ortiz fled on foot. At approximately 02:30am the Texas Department of Public Safety? Texas Rangers and the Webb County Sheriff?s Of?ce located Juan David Ortiz hiding in the parking garage of a local hotel located. at the 80.0 blockgf Garden and was. arrested. for Evading Detention. Juan DavidOrtiz was then transported to the Sherist Sub?Station on Highway 59 for questioning. Upon arrival Juan David Ortiz was read his Miranda Warnings in English by Texas Ranger E.J. Salinas. An intenriew was then conducted by Texas Ranger E.J. Salinas and Webb County Sherist Of?ce Captain Federico Calderon. During the interview Juan David Ortiz provided a voluntary verbal confession in reference to committing an Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and the killing of four people between September 3, 2018 and September 15, 2018. Juan David Ortiz stated the following details: On September 14, 2018 Juan David Ortiz picked up a known female he identified as Erika Pena in the immediate area of San Bernardo Avenue in Laredo, Texas. While stationary inside the vehicle at gas station, located at the intersection of McPherson Rd and Loop 20, Erick Pena attempted to exit the vehicle. Juan David Ortiz grabbed a firearm and pointed the firearm at Erika Pena. Juan David Ortiz grabbed and pulled on the shirt of Erika Pena attempting to prevent her from exiting the vehicle. Erika Pena started screaming for help as she continued attempting to exit the vehicle. Erika Pena managed to escape and exited the vehicle running Juan David Ortiz then drove away from. the area . . . Com nt SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED THIS THE DAY OF A . )f MAETSTRATE Haul; 7r WEBB COUNTY, TEXAS ME BY SAID AFFIANTJCOMPLAINANT ON THE STATE OF TEXAS CASE NC. 2,033 "0315?41?06 A COUNTY OF WEBB COURT: L506 ARREST WARRANT - TO THE SHERRIF. OR ANY PEACE OFFICER OF WEBB COUNTY, TEXAS WHEREAS a Complaint in writing, under oath, has been made before me by EJ Salinas, employed with the Texas Department of Public Safety? Texas Rangers, which Complaint' Is attached hereto and expressly made a part hereof for all purposes, stating facts and information in my opinion sufficient to establishprobable cause for the Issuance of this warrant. I YQU ARE THEREFORE COMMANDED to forthwith arrest JUAN DAVID ORTIZ, for the 2nd degree felony offense of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. HEREIN, FAIL NOT. WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, on this the )5 day of 2018. MAEISTRATE (2 T. 1354; TV WEBB COUNTY, TEXAS ?lsoioow ?Bang RETURN Received this warrant on the [24 day of ?00me . 2018 and executed '1 same by placing the said Tom 'Doun FA 0 mp, in custody on the ?x day of g-gpmlow 2018, at 73937 o?clock, The defendant was then charged in the ?40 a District Court of Webb County, Texas in cause number - A - for the offense of Ar? MSQH Q. I or The defendant was released from custody with no formal charges filed 2018, at o?clock, The defendant was not arrested and this warrant is returned unexecuted on the day of . 2018, at o?clock, Printed Name:m1 LC-cmoJ-o Of Officer executing the warrant THE STATE OF TEXAS CASE NO. Lot iron 15? - was C03 COUNTY OF WEBB COURT: (+05 44'- COMPLAINT {Articles 15.04 15.05, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure} BEFORE ME, THE UNDERSIGNED AUTHORITY, PERSONALLY APPEARED THE AFFIANT HEREIN, A PEACE OFFICER UNDER THE LAWS OF TEXAS, WHO, BEING DULY SWORN, ON OATH MADE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS AND ACCUSATIONS: My name is EJ Salinas and I am commissioned as a peace ?officer by the State of Texas. I hereby state upon my oath that have reason to believe and do believe that heretofore, . and before the making and filing of this Complaint, that JUAN DAVID ORTIZ - on or about the 14th day of September, 2018, in Webb County, Texas, did then and there intentionally or knowingly by force, intimidation, or deception, restrain Erika Pena, hereafter styled the complainant, without her consent, by restricting the movements of the complainant, and the defendant did then and there recklessly expose the complainant to a substantial risk of serious bodily injury by pointing afiream'r at the direction of Erika Pena, against the laws of the State. My probable cause for said belief and accusation is as follows: On Friday September 14, 2018, at approximately the Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Francisco Hernandez was stationary at a gas station, located at 619 Crossroads St Laredo, TX, when he was approached by a Shirtless adult female asking for help. The female was identified as Erika Pena. Erika Pena stated a known male she knew as ?David? had picked her up on San Bernardo Street. David then took Erika to his house located on a street in the San Isidro Flanch subdivision. Erika stated David began to act weird when she began to Speak about Melissa, a female she knew who had been discovered dead the weekbefore. Erika then got Sick, exited the residence and vomited in the front yard. David and Erika then left the residence in his white Dodge pickup truck, and stopped at gas station located at the corner of Loop 20 and McPherson Fid. While at the gas station, Erika stated that she and David started talking about Melissa again. David then pulled out a black in color pistol and pointed it at her. Erika tried to leave the vehicle. David grabbed her shirt to prevent her from exiting the vehicle. Erika began to scream for help. Erika pulled-off her Shirt allowing her to escape and run away from the vehicle. Erika saw a State Trooper vehicle refueling at the gas station. Erika ran towards the Trooper asking for help. The Trooper was later identified as Trooper Francisco Hernandez. . Erika was then escorted to the Sheriff?s Sub-Station on Highway 59 for questioning. While at the Sub-Station, Erika stated to Texas Ranger EJ Salinas and Sheriff?s Office Captain Federico Calderon that 'she knew the location of the residence of David. Erika further stated the description of David?s vehicle Which she described as white Dodge Truck. . .Aspart of the investigation, Erika accompanied and directed Sheriff?s investigators and DPS personnel to the location of the. residence, which was located . inside the San lsidro Ranch subdivision. Erika positively identified a residence located at 204 Bur Oak Dr. Capt. Calderon conducted a property search on the residence. The search revealed the owner of the residence as Juan David Ortiz, DOB: 05/22/1983. At approximately September 15,-2018,, A- ?LookOutii was then given out via radio dispatch for Juan David Ortiz, and a white in color Dodge Truck. At approximately 1:02 AM, State Troopers located the Dodge Truck and person of interest, identified as Juan David Ortiz, at a gas station located at the intersection of San Bernardo Ave. and Jefferson St, As State Troopers approached the vehicle and Juan David Ortiz, to detain him for questioning in reference to an Aggravated Assault, Juan David Ortiz fled on foot. At approximately 02:30am the Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Rangers and the Webb County Sheriff?s Office located Juan David Ortiz hiding in the parking garage of a local hotel located at the 800 block of Garden. and was arrested for Evading Detention. Juan David Ortiz was then transported to the Sheriff?s Sub-Station on Highway 59 for questioning. Upon arrival Juan David Ortiz was read his Miranda Warnings in English by Texas Ranger E.J. Salinas. An interview was then conducted'by Texas Ranger E.J. Salinas and Webb County Sheriff?s Office Captain Federico Calderon. During the interview Juan David Ortiz provided a voluntary verbal confession in reference to committing an Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and the killing of four pe0ple between September 3, 2018 and September 15, 2018. Juan DavidOrtiz stated the following details: On September 14, 2018 Juan David Ortiz picked up a known female he identified as Erika Pena in the immediate area of San Bernardo Avenue in Laredo, Texas. While stationary inside the vehicle at gas station, located at the intersection of McPherson Rd and Loop 20, Erick Pena attempted to exit the vehicle. Juan David Ortiz grabbed a firearm and pointed the firearm at Erika Pena. Juan David Ortiz grabbed and pulled on the shirt of Erika Pena attempting to prevent her from exiting the vehicle Erika Pena tarted screaming for help as she continued attempting to exit the vehic t.e Erika Pena managed to escape and exited the vehicle runningt Juan David Ortiz then drove away from the area. 6/ Complaine? SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME BY SAID ON laws-TV WEBB COUNTY- TEXAS THE STATE OF TEXAS CASE NO. 2m 25 ?1?06 53 . COUNTY OF WEBB COURT: 9?06 . ARREST WARRANT TO THE SHERRIF OR ANY PEACE OFFICER OF WEBB COUNTY, TEXAS I WHEREAS, a Complaint in writing, under oath, has been made before 'me by Salinas, employed with the Texas Department of Public-Safety Texas Rangers, which Complaint is attached hereto and expressly made. a pm hereof for all pUrposeS, stating facts and information in my opinion sufficient to establish probable cause for the issuance of this warrant. YOU ARE THEREFORE COMMANDED to forthwith arrest JUAN DAVID for the 3rd degree felony offense of Unlawful Restraint. HEREIN, FAIL NOT. WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, on this the day of 2018. MAGISTRATE. - T. HM c. .11? 3 mo ram} WEBB COUNTY, TEXAS 3g RETURN Received this warrant on the ?3-le day of 32.4.: 2018 and executed same by placing the said 33M ?mmc? Of?r-v-z . in custody on the _Ij_ day of gm; ,2018 at oclock, jam. The defendant was then charged in the Lto (- District Court of Webb County, Texas in cause number 52015 ca age?L . for the offense of Mm? or The defendant was released from custody with no formalcharges filed on the day of .2018, at o?clock, The defendant was not arrested and this warrant is returned unexecuted on the day of .2018, at o?clock, I Q?mx Printed Name: ?Dwidx was Of Officer executing the warrant CASE NO. 20 1 area Is??fos- c, - COURT: tree? COMPLAINT {Articles 15.04 15. 05, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure} THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WEBB BEFORE ME, THE UNDERSIGNED AUTHORITY, PERSONALLY APPEARED THE AFFIANT HEREIN, A PEACE OFFICER UNDER THE LAWS OF TEXAS, WHO, BEING DULY SWORN, ON OATH MADE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS AND ACCUSATIONS: - My name is EJ Salinas and I am commissioned as a peace officer by the State of Texas. I hereby state upon my oath that have reason to believe and do believe that heretofore, and before the making and filing of this Complaint, that JUAN DAVID-ORTIZ - On or about 3rd day of September, 2018, in Webb County, Texas, did then and there intentionally or knowingly cause the death of an individual, namely, Melissa Ramirez, by using a firearm to shoot Melissa Ramirez, against the laws of the State of Texas. My probable cauSe for said belief and accusation is as follows: On Friday, September 14, 2018, at approximately the Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Francisco Hernandez was stationary at a gas station, located at 619 Crossroads St Laredo, TX, when he was approached by a shirtless adult female asking for help. The female was identified as Erika Pena. Erika Pena stated a known male she knew as ?David? had picked her up on San Bernardo Street. David then took Erika to his house located on a street in the San Isidro Ranch subdivision. Erika stated David began to act weird when she began to speak about Melissa, a female she knew who had been discovered dead the week before. Erika then got sick, exited the residence and vomited in the front yard. David and Erika then left the residence in his white Dodge pickup truck, and stopped at gas station located at the corner of Loop 20 and McPherson Rd. - While at the gas station, Erika stated that she and David started talking about Melissa again. David then pulled out a black in color pistol and pointed it at her. Erika tried to leave the vehicle. David grabbed her shirt to prevent her from exiting the vehicle. Erika began to scream fer help. Erika pulled off her shirt allowing her to escape and run away from the vehicle. Erika saw a State Trooper vehicle refueling at the gas station. Erika ran towards the Trooper asking for help. The Trooper was later identified as Trooper Francisco Hernandez. Erika was then escorted to the Sheriff?s Sub-Station on Highway 59 for questioning. While at the Sub?Station, Erika stated to Texas Ranger EJ Salinas and Sheriff?s Office Captain Federico Calderon that she knew the location of the residence of David. Erika further stated the description of David?s vehicle which she described as white Dodge Truck. As part of the investigation Erika accompanied and directed Sheriff? 5 investigators and DPS personnel to the location of the residence, which was located inside the San Isidro Ranch subdivision. Erika positively identified a residence located at 204 Bur Oak Dr. Capt. Calderon conducted a property search on the residence. The search revealed the owner of the residence as Juan David Ortiz, DOB: 05/22/1983. At approximately on September 15, 2018, a ook Out? was then given out via radio dispatch for Juan David Ortiz, and a white in color Dodge Truck. At approximately 1:02 AM, State Troopers located the Dodge Truck and person of interest, identified as Juan David Ortiz, at a gas station located at the intersection of San Bernardo Ave. and Jefferson St. As State Troopers approached the vehicle and Juan David Ortiz, to detain him for questioning in reference to an Aggravated Assault, Juan David Ortiz fled on foot. At approximately 02:30am the Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Rangers and the Webb County Sheriff?s Office located Juan David Ortiz hiding in the parking garage of a local hotel located at the 800 block of Garden and was arrested for Evading Detention. Juan David Ortiz was then transported to the Sheriff?s Sub-Station on Highway 59 for questioning. Upon arrival Juan David Ortiz was? read his Miranda Warnings in English by Texas Ranger E.J. Salinas. An interview was then conducted by Texas Ranger E.J. Salinas and Webb County Sheriff?s Office Captain Federico Calderon. During the interview Juan David Ortiz provided a voluntary verbal confession in reference to committing an Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and the killing of four people between September 3, 2018 and September 15, 2018. Juan David Ortiz stated the following details: On September 3, 2018 Juan David Ortiz picked up a female he identified as . Melissa Ramirez, in the immediate area of San Bernardo Avenue in Laredo, Texas. Juan David Ortiz drove out of the Laredo city limits and traveled to Jefferies Road located off of FM 255. Upon arriving to Jefferies Road Melissa Ramirez exited the vehicle of Juan David Ortiz to urinate on the side of the road. Juan David Ortiz then used a firearm (handgun) to shoot Melissa Ramirez multiple times on the head. Juan David Ortiz then drove away from the area. Melissa Ramirez was discovered deceased by the Webb County Sheriff?s Office after a report of a body laying on the side of the road was reported to the Sheriff?s Office Dispatch. On September 13, 2018 Juan David Ortiz picked up an unknown female in the immediate area of San Bernardo Avenue in Laredo and traveled outof the city-limits to FM 255, East of Highway 83 NOrth. Juan David Ortiz pulled over on the side of road after the female became nervous and began accusing Juan David Ortiz for being the last person seen with Melissa Ramirez. The female exited the vehicle. Juan David Ortiz also exits the vehicle and uses a firearm (handgun) to shoot the female multiple times on the head. Juan David Ortiz then left the area. The female was discovered laying on the side of the road by a truck driver. Emergency Medical Services respond to the scene._ The female was transported to a local hospital where she expired. The female was later identified as Claudine Ann Luera. on the evening of September 14, 2018 Juan David Ortiz picked up a known female he identified as Erika Pena in the immediate area of San Bernardo Avenue in Laredo, Texas. While stationary inside the vehicle at gas station,-located at the intersection of McPherson Ftd-and Loop 20, Erika Pena attempted to exit the vehicle. Juan David Ortiz grabbed a firearm (handgun) and pointed the firearm at Erika Pena. Juan David Ortiz grabbed and pulled on the shirt of Erika Pena attempting to prevent her from exiting the vehicle. Erika Pena started screaming for help as she continued attempting to exit the vehicle. Ericka Pena managed to escape and exited the vehicle running. Juan David Ortiz thendrove away from the area. That same night, Ortiz then picked up an unknown female, ?Jane Doe? in the immediate area of San Bernardo Avenue in Laredo, Texas. Juan David Ortiz drove out of the city limits towards lH-35. At the Webb County Interchange overpass, located on mile marker 20 on -35, Juan David Ortiz told ?Jane Doe? to exit the vehicle. Juan David Ortiz then used a firearm (handgun) to shoot the female multiple times in the head. Juan David Ortiz then drove away from the area and traveled back towards Laredo. That same night, Juan David Ortiz then picked up an unknown male, ?John Doe?, in the immediate area of San Bernardo Avenue in Laredo, Texas. Juan David Ortiz drove out of the city limits towards the 15 mile marker on lH-35. Juan David Ortiz told ?John Doe? to exit the vehicle. Once the male exited the vehicle, Juan David Ortiz used a firearm (handgun) and shot the male once on the back of the head. Juan David Ortiz then drove away from the area and traveled back towards Laredo. Juan David Ortiz gave the location of ?John Doe?s? body during the interview. Juan David Ortiz said that the body was behind gravel pits located off of the mile marker 15 exit on lH-35. After the interview, Sheriff?s Deputies and DPS Personnel went to the mile marker 15 exit and found the body of an unidentified male, ?John Doe?. At said location, a single spent casing was discovered near the body. Com?ant SWORN TO AND ME BY SAID ON . ,2033. 0 ~27. a, WEBB COUNTY, TEXAS THE STATE OFTEXAS 9? CASE NO. mask-woe Qa- COUNTY OF WEBB COURT: #06 ARREST WARRANT TO THE SHERRIF OR ANY PEACE OFFICER COUNTY, TEXAS. WHEREAS, a Complaint in writing, under Oath,- has been made before me by EJ Salinas, employed with the Texas Department of Public Safety ?Texas Rangers, which Complaint is attached hereto and expressly made a parthereof fOr all purposes, stating facts and information' In my opinion sufficient to establish probable cause for the' Issuance of this warrant. YOU ARE THEREFORE COMMANDED to forthwith arrest JUAN DAVID QRTIZ for the 1st degree felony offense of Murder HEREIN, FAIL NOT. WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, on this the 0 Vac-Amviv. WEBB COUNTY, TEXAS 500 000 P39 ?3 05? RETURN Received this warrant on the lam day of a 955mb use 2018 and executed same by placing the said . TWDGADL Ora-:1 . in custody on the g?gk day of 9:th . 2018, at O?clock,? 4.1M. The- defendant was then charged in the Ho but District Court of Webb County, Texas in 'cause number 2016 {3?36 Flatt-c for the offense 'of Mun-Aw Pl 1 I or The defendant was released from custody with no formal charges filed on the day of .2018, at o?clockThe defendant was not arrested and this warrant is returned unexecuted on the day of .2018, at - o?clock; . mm; "Printed Name: ?Bound LiMo Of Officer executing the warrant THE STATE OF TEXAS CASE NO. _Zoi {g 06?s iS? .. PIGS A 603 COUNTY OF WEBB COURT: A COMPLAINT {Articles 15.04 15.05, Texas Code of Criminal ProCedIIre} BEFORE ME, THE UNDERSIGNED AUTHORITY, PERSONALLY APPEARED THE AFFIANT HEREIN, A PEACE OFFICER UNDER THE LAWS OF TEXAS, WHO, BEING DULY SWORN, ON OATH MADE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS AND ACCUSATIONS: I My name is EJ Salinas and I am Commissioned as a peaCe officer by the State of Texas. I hereby state upon my oath that I have reason to believe and do believe that heretofore, and before the making and filing of this Complaint, that JUAN DAVID ORTIZ - On or about 15th day of September, 2018, in Webb County, Texas, did then and there intentionally or knowingly cause the death of an individual, namely, ?Jane Doe?, by using a firearm to shoot ?Jane Doe?, against the laws of the State of Texas. My probable causefor said belief and accusation is as follows: On Friday, September 14, 2018, at approximately the Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Francisco Hernandez was stationary at a gas station, located at 619 Crossroads St Laredo, TX, when he was approached by a" Shirtless adult female asking for help The female was identified as Erika Pena. Erika Pena stated a known male she knew as ?David? had picked her up on San Bernardo Street. David then took Erika to his house located on a street in the San Isidro Ranch subdivision. Erika stated David began to act weird when she began to Speak about Melissa, a female She knew who had been discovered dead the week before. Erika then got Sick, exited the residence and vomited' In the front yard. David and Erika then left the residence' In his white Dodge pickup truck, and stopped at gas station located at the corner of Loop 20 and McPherson Fid. While at the gas station, Erika stated that she and David started talking about Melissa again, David then pulled out a black in color pistol and pointed it ather. Erika tried to leave the vehicle. David grabbed her shirt to prevent her from exiting the vehicle. Erika began to scream for help. Erika pulled off her Shirt allowing her to escape and run away from the vehicle. Erika saw a State Trooper vehicle refueling at the gas station. Erika ran towards the Trooper asking for help. The Trooper was later identified as Trooper Francisco Hernandez. Erika was then escorted to the Sheriff?s Sub-Station on Highway 59 for questioning. While at the Sub-Station, Erika stated to Texas Ranger EJ Salinas and Sheriff?s Office Captain Federico Calderon that she knew the location of the residence of David. Erika further stated the description of David?s vehioie which she described as white Dodge Tru?ck. - As part ofthe investigation, Erika accompanied and directed Sheriff?s investigators and DPS personnel to the location of the residence, which was located inside the San Isidro Ranch subdivision. Erika positively identified a residence located at 204 Bur Oak Dr. Capt. Calderon conducted a property search'on the residence. The search revealed the owner of the residence as Juan David Ortiz, DOB: 05/22/1983. At approximately on September 15, 2018, a ?Look-Out"-was then given out via radio dispatch for Juan David Ortiz, and a white in color Dodge Truck. At approximately 1:02 AM, State Troopers located the Dodge Truck and person of interest, identified as Juan David Ortiz, at a gas station located at the intersection of San Bernardo Ave. and Jefferson St. As State Troopers approached the vehicle and Juan David Ortiz, to detain him for questioning in reference to an Aggravated Assault, Juan David Ortiz fled on foot. At approximately 02:30am the Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Rangers and the Webb County Sheriff?s Office located Juan David Ortiz hiding in the parking garage of a local hotel. located at the 800 block of. Garden and wasarrested for Evading Detention. Juan David Ortiz was then transported to-the Sheriff?s Sub-Station on Highway 59 for questioning. Upon arrival Juan David Ortiz was read his Miranda Warnings in English by Texas Ranger E.J. Salinas. An interview was then conducted by Texas Ranger E.J. Salinas and Webb County Sheriff?s Office Captain Federico Calderon. During the interview Juan David Ortiz provided a voluntary verbal confession in reference to committing an Aggravated AssaUlt with a Deadly Weapon and the killing of four people between September 3, 2018 and September 15, 2018. Juan David Ortiz stated the following details: . On September 3, 2018 Juan David Ortiz picked up a female he identified as Melissa Ramirez, in the immediate area of San Bernardo Avenue in Laredo, Texas. Juan David Ortiz drove out of the Laredo city limits and traveled to Jefferies Road located off of FM 255. Upon arriving to Jefferies ROad Melissa Ramirez exited the vehicle of Juan David Ortiz to urinate on the side of the road. Juan David Ortiz then used a firearm (handgun) to shoot Melissa Ramirez multiple times on the head. Juan David Ortiz then drove away from the area. Melissa Ramirez was discovered deceased by the Webb County Sheriff?s Office after a report of a body laying on the side of the road was reported to the Sheriff?s Office Dispatch. On September 13, 2018 Juan David Ortiz picked Up an unknoWn female in the immediate area" of San Bernardo Avenue in Laredo and traveled but of" the city limits to I. . FM 255', East of Highway 83 North. JuanDavid Ortiz pulled over on the side of road . after the female became nervous and began accusing Juan David Ortiz for being the last person seen with Melissa Ramirez. The female exited the vehicle. Juan David Ortiz also exits the vehicle and uses a firearm (handgun) to shoot the female multiple times on the head. Juan David Ortiz then left the area. The female was discovered laying on the side of the road by a truck driver. Emergency Medical Services respond to the scene. The female was transported to a local hospital where she expired. The - female was later identified as Claudine Ann Luera. On the evening of September 14, 2018 Juan David Ortiz picked up a known female he identified as Erika Pena in the immediate area of San Bernardo Avenue in Laredo, Texas. 'While stationary inside the vehicle'at'gas station, located at the intersection of McPherson Rd and Loop 20, Erika Pena attempted to exit the vehicle. Juan David Ortiz grabbed a firearm (handgun) and pointed the firearm at Erika Pena. Juan David Ortiz grabbed and pulled on the shirt of Erika Pena attempting to prevent her from exiting the vehicle. Erika Pena started screaming for help as she continued attempting to exit the vehicle. Erika Pena managed to escape and exited the vehicle running. Juan David Ortiz then drove away from the area. That same night, September 15, 2018, Juan David Ortiz then picked up an unknown female, ?Jane Doe? in the immediate area of San Bernardo Avenue in Laredo, Texas. Juan David Ortiz drove out of the city limits towards lH?35. At the Webb County Interchange overpass, located on mile marker 20 on IH ?35, Juan David Ortiz told ?Jane Doe? to exit the vehicle. Juan David Ortiz then used a firearm (handgun) to shoot the female multiple times in the head. Juan David Ortiz then drove away from the area and traveled back towards Laredo. That same night, Juan David Ortiz then picked up an unknown male, ?John Doe", in the immediate area of San Bernardo Avenue in Laredo, Texas. Juan David Ortiz drove out of the city limits towards the 15 mile marker on lH-35. Juan David Ortiz told ?John Doe? to exit the vehicle. Once the male exited the vehicle, Juan David Ortiz used a firearm (handgun) and shot the male once on the back of the head. Juan David Ortiz then drove away from the area and traveled back towards Laredo. Juan David Ortiz gave the location of ?John Doe?s? body during the interview. Juan David Ortiz said that the body was behind gravel pits located off of the mile marker 15 exit on lH-35. After the interview, Sheriff?s Deputies and DPS Personnel went to the mile marker 15 exit and found the body of an unidentified male, ?John Doe?. At said location, a single spent casing was discovered near the body. Comgmant SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFOREME BY SAID ON THIS THE HE DAY OF I, wk; . MAGISTRATE 77 WEBB COUNTY TEXAS RETURN Received this warrant on the Era day of Ptg? 2018 and executed same by placing the said 33cm SDc-mbl in custody onthegl?i?k . I day' of .2018, at "712'? - o?clock," The - defendant was then charged in the I ?a H- District Court of Webb County, - Texas in cause number lowaOQ-ls - Hoa?) for the offense of femu? ?ll The defendant was released from custody with no formal charges filed .I2018,Iat o?clockThe defendant was not arrested and this warrant is returned unexecuted on the day of I .2018, at o?clock, Printed Name: (Dung Lcm?L Of Officer executing the warrant THE STATE OF TEXAS 53 CASE NO. 20! ?7 0 ?t (#06 5 . COUNTY OFWEBB COURT: 9,506 ARREST WARRANT TO THE SHERRIF OR ANY PEACE OFFICER OF WEBB COUNTY, TEXAS WHEREAS, a Complaint in writing, under oath, has been made before me by EJ Salinas, employed with the Texas Department of Public Safety? Texas Rangers, which Complaint' Is attached hereto and expressly made a part hereof for all purposes, stating . I facts and informationin my opinion sufficient to establish probable cause for the' Issuance Of this warrant. YOU ARE THEREFORE COMMANDED to forthwith arrest JUAN DAVID ORTIZ, for the 1st degree felony offense of Murder. HEREIN, FAIL NOT. WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, on this the l5 day of? ,2018. C) MAGISTRATE, [wk-vi 4., WEBB COUNTY, TEXAS ?5.05! can - {bong THE STATE OF TEXAS CASE NO. '2 cl {g -0"i MOS . COUNTY OF WEBB COURT: #06 IS COMPLAINT - {Articles 15. 04 8: 15.05, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure} BEFORE ME, THE UNDERSIGNED AUTHORITY, PERSONALLY APPEARED THE AFFIANT HEREIN, A PEACE OFFICER UNDER THE LAWS OF WHO, BEING SWORN, ON MADE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ACCUSATIONS: . . I My name is EJ Salinas and I am COmmissioned as a peace officer by the State of Texas. I hereby state upon my oath that i have reason to believe and do believe that heretofore, .- and before the making and filing of this Complaint, that JUAN DAVID ORTIZ - - -- - On or about 13*? day Of September, 2018, in Webb County, Texas, did then and there intentionally or knowingly cause the death of an individual, namely, Claudine Ann Luera, by using a firearm to shoot Claudine Ann Luera, against the laws of the State of Texas. My probable cause for said belief and accusation is as follows: On Friday, September 14, 2018, at approximately the Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Francisco Hernandez was stationary at a gas station, located at 619 Crossroads St Laredo, TX, when he was approached by a shirtless adult female asking for help. The female was identified as Erika Pena. Erika Pena stated a known male she knew as ?David? had picked her up on San Bernardo Street. David then took Erika to his house located on a street in the San Isidro . Ranch subdivision. Erika stated David began to act weird when She began to Speak about Melissa, a female she knew who had been discovered dead the week before. Erika then got Sick, exited the residence and vomited' In the front yard David and Erika then left the residence in his white Dodge pickup truck, and stopped at gas station located at the corner of Loop 20 and McPherson Rd. While at the gas station, Erika stated that she and David started talking about Melissa again. David thenpulled out a black in color pistol and pointed it at her. Erika tried to leave the vehicle. David grabbed her shirt to prevent her from exiting the vehicle. Erika began to scream for help. Erika pulled off her Shirt allowing her to escape and run away from the vehicle. Erika saw a State Trooper vehicle refueling at the gas station. Erika ran towards the Trooper asking for help. The Trooper was later identified as Trooper Francisco Hernandez. Erika was then escorted to the Sheriff?s Sub-Station on Highway 59 for questioning. White at the Sub-Station, Erika stated to Texas Ranger EJ Salinas and Sheriff?s Office Captain Federico Calderon that she knew the location of the residence of David. Erika further stated the description of David?s vehicle which 5! re described as white Dodge Truck As part of the investigation, Erika accompanied and directed Sheriff?s Investigators and DPS personnel to the location of the residenCe, which was located inside the? San lsidro Ranch subdivision. Erika positively identified a residence located at 204 Bur Oak Dr Capt. Calderon conducted a property search on the residence. The search revealed the owner of the residence as Juan David Ortiz, DOB: 05/22/1983. At approximately on September 15, 2018, a ?Look Out? was then given out via radio dispatch for Juan David Ortiz, and a white in color Dodge Truck. At approximately 1:02 AM, State Troopers located the Dodge Truck and person of interest, identified as Juan David Ortiz, at a gas station located at the intersection of San Bernardo Ave. and Jefferson St. As State Troopers approached the vehicle and Juan David Ortiz, to detain him for questioning in reference to an Aggravated Assault, Juan David Ortiz fled on foot.' At approximately 02:30am the Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Rangers and the Webb County Sheriff?s Office located Juan David Ortiz hiding in the parking garage of a local hotel located at the 800 block of Garden and was arrested for Evading Detention. Juan David Ortiz was then transported to the Sheriff?s Sub-Station on Highway 59 for questioning. Upon arrival Juan David Ortiz was read his Miranda Warnings in EngliSh by Texas Ranger E.J. Salinas. An interview was then conducted by Texas Ranger E.J. Salinas and Webb County Sheriff?s Office Captain Federico Calderon. During the interview Juan David Ortiz provided a voluntary verbal confession in reference to committing an Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and the killing of four people between September 3, 2018 and September 15, 2018. Juan David Ortiz stated the following details: On September 3, 2018 Juan David Ortiz picked up a female he identified as MelisSa Ramirez, in the immediate area of San Bernardo Avenue In Laredo, Texas. Juan David Ortiz drove out of the Laredo city limits and traveled to Jefferies Road located off of FM 255. Upon arriving to Jefferies Road Melissa Ramirez exited the vehicle of Juan David Ortiz to urinate on the side of the road. Juan David Ortiz then used a firearm (handgun) to shoot Melissa Ramirez multiple times on the head. Juan David Ortiz then drove away from the area. Melissa Ramirez was discovered deceased by the Webb County Sheriff?s Office after a report of a body laying on the side of the road was reported to the Sheriff?s Office Dispatch. On September 13, 2018 Juan David Ortiz picked up an'unknown'female in the immediate area of-San- Bernardo Avenue in Laredo and traveled out of the city limits to FM 255,? East of Highway 83 North. Juan David Ortiz polled oVer on the Side of road after the female became nervous and began acousing Juan David Ortiz for being the last person seen with Melissa Ramirez. The female exited the vehicle. Juan David Ortiz also exits the vehicle and uses a firearm (handgun) to shoot the female multiple . times on the head. Juan David Ortiz then left the area. The female was discovered laying on the side of the road by a truck driver. Emergency Medical Services respond to the scene. The female was transported to a local hospital where she expired. The female was later identified as Claudine Ann Luera. . On the evening of September 14, 2018 Juan David Ortiz picked up a known female he identified as Erika Pena in the immediate area of San Bernardo Avenue in Laredo, Texas. While stationary inside the vehicle at gas station, loca ed at the intersection of McPherson and Loop 20, Erika Pena attempted to exit the vehicle. Juan David Ortiz grabbed a firearm (handgun) and pointed the firearm at Erika Pena. Juan David. Ortiz grabbed and pulled on the shirt of Erika Pena attempting to prevent her from exiting the vehicle. Erika Pena started screaming for help as she continued attempting to exit the vehicle. Erika Pena managed to escape and exited the vehicle running. Juan David Ortiz then drove away from the area. That same night, September 15, 2018, Juan David Ortiz then picked up an unknown female, ?Jane Doe? in the immediate area of San Bernardo Avenue in Laredo, Texas. Juan David Ortiz drove out of the city limits towards lH-35. At the Webb County Interchange overpass, located on mile marker 20 on lH ~35, Juan David Ortiz told ?Jane Doe? to exit the vehicle. Juan David Ortiz then used a firearm (handgun) to shoot the female multiple times in the head. Juan David Ortiz then drove away from the area and traveled back towards Laredo. That same night, Juan David Ortiz then picked up an unknown male, ?John Doe?, in the immediate area of San Bernardo Avenue in Laredo, Texas. Juan David Ortiz drove out of the city limitstowards the 15 mile marker on lH-35. Juan David Ortiz told ?John Doe? to exit the vehicle. Once the male exited the vehicle, Juan David Ortiz used a firearm (handgun) and shot the male once on the back 0f the head. Juan David Ortiz then drove away from the area and traveled back towards Laredo. Juan David Ortiz gave the location of ?John Doe?s? body during the interview. Juan David Ortiz said that the body was behind gravel pits located off of the mile marker 15 exit on lH-35. After the interview, Sheriff?s Deputies and DPS Personnel went to the mile marker 15 exit and found the body of an unidentified male, ?John Doe?. At said location, a single spent casing was discovered near the body. Co??ainant SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED ME BY SAID ON THIS THE 35 DAY OF .-- . MAGISTRATE IAJ van. WEBB COUNTY TEXAS RETURN Received this warrant on the day of 5 g, Pam?wig Q: ,2018 and executed . same by placing the said can?n. in custody on the. 459? . day of 1.4" 2018, at ?719-? O?clock, 'The defendant was then charged in the ?abut/?4 District Court'of Webb County, Texas in cause number - for the offense of Nod? Fl I . . or The defendant was released from custody with no formal charges filed onthe day of . .2018, at o?clock, or! . .. The defendant was not arrested and this warrant is returned unexecuted on the day of .2018, at o?clock, Printed Name: Mme-?b? Of Officer executing the warrant THE STATE OF TEXAS CASE NO. 0 "061 15 ?1?05 COUNTY OF WEBB COURT: I . ARREST WARRANT . . TO THE SHERRIF OR ANY PEACE OFFICER OF WEBB COUNTY, TEXAS -WHEREAS, a Complaint in writing, under oath, has been made before me by Salinas, employed with the Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Rangers, which Complaint is attached hereto and expressly made a part hereof for all purposes, stating. facts and information in my opinion sufficient to establish probable cause for the issuance of this warrant. I . YOU ARE THEREFORE CQMMANDED toforthwitharrest JUAN DAVID ORTIIZ, for the 1st degree felony offense of Murder. HEREIN, FAIL NOT. WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, on this the 15 day of 44 E: ,2018. - 7: WEBB COUNTY, TEXAS 3i 35.196! 000m 6015:} 5/3 THE STATE OF TEXAS CASE NO. $201 3' .. oat IS COUNTY OF WEBB COURT: #064? 130') COMPLAINT {Articles 15. 04 15.05, Texas Code of Criminal ProcedUre} BEFORE ME, THE UNDERSIGNED AUTHORITY, PERSONALLY APPEARED THE AFFIANT HEREIN, A PEACE OFFICER UNDER THE LAWS OF TEXAS, WHO, BEING DULY SWORN, ON OATH MADE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS AND ACCUSATIONS: My name is EJ Salinas and I am commissioned as a peace officer by the State of Texas. I I hereby state upon my oath that have reason to believe and do believe that heretofore, and before the making and filing of this Complaint, that JUAN DAVID ORTIZ - - On or about 15th day of September, 2018, in Webb County, Texas, did then and there intentionally or knowingly cause the death of an individual, namely, ?John Doe?, by using a firearm to shoot ?John Doe?, against the laws of the State of Texas. I My probable cause for said belief and accusation is as follows: . On Friday, September 14, 2018, at approximately the Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Francisco Hernandez was stationary at a gas station, located at 619 Crossroads St Laredo, TX, when he was approached by a shirtless adult female asking for help. The female was identified as Erika Pena. Erika Pena stated a known male she knew as ?David? had picked her up on San Bernardo Street. David then took Erika to his house located on a street in the San Isidro Ranch subdivision. Erika stated David began to act weird when she began to speak about Melissa, a female she knew who had been discovered dead the week before. Erika then got sick, exited the residence and vomited in the front yard. David and Erika then left the residence in his white Dodge pickup truck, and stopped at gas station located at the corner of Loop 20 and McPherson Rd. While at the gas station, Erika stated that she and David started talking about Melissa again. David then pulled out a black in color pistol and pointed it at her. Erika tried to leave the vehicle. David grabbed her shirt to prevent her from exiting the vehicle. Erika began to scream for help. Erika pulled off her shirt allowing her to escape and run away from the vehicle. Erika saw a State Trooper vehicle refueling at the gas station. Erika ran towards the Trooper asking for help. The Trooper was later identified as Trooper Francisco Hernandez. Erika was then escorted to the Sheriff?s Sub? Station on Highway 59 for questioning While at the Sub- Station. Erika stated to Texas Ranger EJ Salinas and Sheriff?s Office Captain Federico Calderon that she knew the location of the residence of David. Erika further stated the description of David?s vehicle which she described as white Dodge Truck- - As part of the investigation, Erika accompanied and directed Sheriff?s . Investigators and DPS personnel to the location of the residence, Which was located inside the San Isidro Ranch subdivision. Erika positively identified a residence located at 204 Bur Oak Dr. Capt. Calderon conducted a property search on the residence The search revealed the owner cf the residence as Juan David Ortiz, DOB: 05/22/1983. At approximately 12: 07AM, on September 15, 2018, a ?Look Out? was then given out via radio dispatch for Juan David Ortiz, and a white in color Dodge TruCk. At approximately 1:02 AM, State Troopers located the Dodge Truck and person of interest, identified as Juan David Ortiz, at a gas station located at the intersection of San Bernardo Ave. and Jefferson St. As State Troopers approached the vehicle and Juan David Ortiz, to detain him for questioning in reference to an Aggravated Assault, Juan David Ortiz fled on foot. At approximately 02:30am the Texas Department of Public Safety? Texas Rangers and the Webb County Sheriff?s Office located Juan David Ortiz hiding' In the parking garage of a local hotel located at the 800 block of Garden and was arrested for Evading Detention. Juan David Ortiz was then transported to the Sheriff?s Sub-Station on Highway 59 for questioning. Upon arrival Juan David Ortiz was read his Miranda Warnings' In English by Texas Ranger E. J. Salinas. An interview was then conducted by Texas Ranger E. J. Salinas and Webb County Sheriff?s Office Captain Federico Calderon. During the interview Juan David Ortiz provided a voluntary verbal confession' In reference to committing an Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and the killing of four peeple between September 3,2018 and September 15,2018. Juan David Ortiz stated the following details: On September 3, 2018 Juan David Ortiz picked up a female he identified as MelisSa Ramirez, in the immediate area of San Bernardo Avenue In Laredo, Texas. Juan David Ortiz drove out of the Laredo city limits and traveled to Jefferies Road located off of FM 255. Upon arriving to Jefferies Road Melissa Ramirez exited the vehicle of Juan David Ortiz to urinate on the side 0f the road. Juan David Ortiz then used a firearm (handgun) to shoot Melissa Ramirez multiple times on the head. Juan David Ortiz then drove away from the area. Melissa Ramirez was discovered deceased by the Webb County Sheriff?s Office after a report of a body laying on the side of the road was reported to the Sheriff?s. Office Dispatch. "On September 13,2018 Juan David Ortiz picked up an unknown female in the immediate area of San Bernardo Avenue in Laredo and traveled out of the city iimits ?to FM 255, East of Highway 83 North. Juan David Ortiz pulled over on the side of road after the female becamenervous and began accusing Juan David Ortiz for being the last person seen with Melissa Ramirez. The female exited the vehicle. Juan David Ortiz alsoexits the vehicle and uses a firearm '(handQUn) to shoot the femalemultiple times on the head. Juan David Ortiz then left the area. The female was discovered laying on the side of the road by a truck driver. Emergency Medical Services respond to . . the scene. The female was transported to a local hOSpital where she expired. The female was later identified as Claudine Ann Luera. On the evening of September 14, 2018 Juan David Ortiz picked up a known female he identified as Erika Pena in the immediate area of San Bernardo Avenue in Laredo, Texas. While stationary inside the vehicle at gas station, located at the intersection of McPherson Fid and Loop 20, Erika Pena attempted to exit the vehicle. Juan David Ortiz grabbed a firearm (handgun) and pointed the firearm at Erika Pena. Juan David Ortiz grabbed and pulled on the shirt of Erika Pena attempting to prevent her from exiting the vehicle. Erika Pena started screaming for help as she continued attempting to exit the vehicle. Erika Pena managed to escape and exited the vehicle running. Juan David Ortiz then droveaway from the area. That same night, September 15, 2018, Juan David Ortiz then picked up an unknown female, ?Jane Doe? in the immediate area of San Bernardo Avenue in Laredo, Texas. Juan David Ortiz drove out of the city limits towards lH-35. At the Webb County Interchange overpass, located on mile marker 20 on IH -35, Juan David Ortiz told ?Jane Doe? to exit the vehicle. Juan David Ortiz then used a firearm (handgun) to shoot the female multiple times in the head. Juan David Ortiz then drove away from the area and traveled back towards Laredo. That same night, Juan David Ortiz then picked up an unknown male, ?John Doe?, in the immediate area of San Bernardo Avenue in Laredo, Texas. Juan David Ortiz drove out of the city limits towards the 15 mile marker on lH-35. Juan David Ortiz told ?John Doe? to exit the vehicle. Once the male exited the vehicle, Juan David Ortiz used a firearm (handgun) and shot the male once on the back of the head. Juan David Ortiz then drove away from the area and traveled back towards Laredo. Juan David Ortiz gave the location of ?John Doe?s? body during the interview. Juan David Ortiz said that the body was behind gravel pits located off of the mile marker 15 exit on lH-35. After the interview, Sheriff?s Deputies and DPS Personnel went to the mile marker 15 exit and found the body of an unidentified male, ?John Doe?. At said location, a single spent casing was discovered near the body. 00.52% @2032 40 >20 wcwmomr gm 3 mac 2? oz Eaazm ?>o_m33m? J. 45 Emma 00:2? amx>m . THE STATE OF TEXAS CASE NO. 2O ., I: #06 COURT: L505 ARREST WARRANT COUNTY OF WEBB TO THE SHERRIF OR ANY PEACE OFFICER OF WEBB COUNTY, TEXAS WHEREAS, a Complaint' In writing, under oath, has been made before me by EJ Salinas, empIOyed with the Texas Department of Public Safety? Texas Rangers, which Complaint' IS attached hereto and expreSSly made a part hereof for all purposes, stating facts and information In my opinion sufficient to establish probable cause for the' Issuance of this warrant. YOU ARE THEREFORE COMMANDED to forthwith arrest JUAN DAVID for the ist degree felony offense of Murder. HEREIN, FAIL NOT. WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, on this the 5 day NM, 2018.- Hex/Iggy: . WEBB COUNTY, TEXAS ?l #500) 095'" 50MB CI OR RETURN Received this warrant on the as. day of 1.3M 2018 and executed same by placing the said Cd O?J?'tzl in custody on the 1511-. day of gxp-Fun?lo-?Lr . 2018, at o?clock, The defendant was then charged in the ?40er District Coirri of Webb County, Texas in cause "number gotml?r- for the offense 'of New?! or The defendant was released from custody with no formal charges filed on the day of .2018, at o?clock, . 01' . The defendant was not arrested and this warrant is returned unexecuted on the day of ,2018, at o?clock, Printed Name: Of Officer executing the warrant