Wanted for escape: Richard Herrera Esquivel
ALSO KNOWN AS: Jose Pedro GonzalesAGE: 34 DATE OF BIRTH: Oct. 13, 1957
PLACE OF BIRTH: Idaho
HAIR: Black EYES: Brown
WEIGHT: 170 pounds HEIGHT: 5 feet 9 inches
BUILD: Medium TATTOOS: Several on upper arms and hands
CHARGE: Unlawful flight to avoid confinement, absconding parole, aggravated assault, escape
Richard Herrera Esquivel had served time at the Utah State Prison for aggravated burglary, aggravated assault and two attempted escapes. On Feb. 11, he was released from prison and placed in a community correctional center.
On March 1, he walked away.
He signed out of the center that day to attend church, as he had done several times before. But this time he never returned.
Esquivel has an extensive criminal history that includes sexual assault and possession of a firearm by a restricted felon. Investigators believe he fled Utah for California and has traveled throughout the Western states. FBI agents believe he may return to Utah.
The FBI warns that Esquivel should be considered armed and dangerous because of his history of violence.
Utah Crime Solvers will pay up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and binding over of the suspect in this case. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Utah Crime Solvers at 964-CALL or 1-800-972-CALL. Or call the FBI at 355-7521. It is not necessary to give your name when providing information.