Man wanted for removing ankle monitor turns self in at Bexar County Jail, BCSO says

Richard Lopez was wanted on a slew of charges

Booking photo for Richard Lopez, 35. (Bexar County Sheriff's Office)

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A man wanted by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office for removing his ankle monitor is now in custody.

BCSO confirmed Wednesday morning that Richard Lopez turned himself in at the Bexar County Jail.

Additional information was not immediately available.

He was wanted on a slew of charges, including attempted sexual assault and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a BCSO Facebook post from May 7 said.

All of the charges Lopez was wanted for were the result of an investigation, the post said.

BCSO said Lopez was likely using “various aliases” but did not elaborate.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.


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