Governor Greg Abbott has announced a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest of Bobby Michael Dennis. Dennis is wanted in connection with the shooting of a Jacksonville police officer and a K-9, both of whom were wounded during the incident. Warrants have been issued by the Jacksonville Police Department charging Dennis with Aggravated Assault Against a Public Servant and Interference with a Police Service Animal. The Texas Department of Public Safety has also added Dennis to its 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List.
“Attacks on our men and women in uniform must stop,” said Governor Abbott. “Our law enforcement officers who selflessly risk their lives every day to serve and protect must know they will always have the full support of the State of Texas. Anyone with information relating to this heinous crime is strongly urged to call the Texas Crime Stoppers hotline or submit an anonymous tip online. Texas is a law-and-order state, and the dangerous criminal who attacked a Jacksonville Police Officer and their K-9 will experience the full weight of justice brought against him.”
Dennis, age 64, is described as a Black male standing about 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighing 152 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair. Authorities caution that he should be considered armed and dangerous.
People who wish to provide information can contact authorities through several channels: by calling the Texas Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477), submitting a web tip through the Texas 10 Most Wanted website, or sending an online tip. All tips are guaranteed anonymous under state law; those providing information will receive a tip number rather than using their name.
Officials warn that fugitives such as Dennis should be regarded as armed and dangerous, urging Texans not to attempt apprehension themselves.
