The rain slicked the Houston streets, mirroring the grime clinging to this city’s underbelly. A former guardian of the law, Tomas Alberto Roque Espinoza, now haunts it as a ghost, a fugitive etched onto the FBI’s Most Wanted list. This isn’t some two-bit street hustler we’re talking about; this is a man who wore the badge, a Harris County constable who traded his oath for a payload of cocaine and cold, hard cash. Back in 2007, Roque wasn’t upholding the law, he was facilitating the flow of narcotics, pocketing the profits from a drug shipment he was *paid* to protect. And that wasn’t the extent of his corruption. Reports surfaced of routine traffic stops turning into personal raids, Roque allegedly seizing drugs and money for himself, a predator disguised as a protector.
He pleaded guilty in 2013 to possession with intent to distribute and violating the Hobbs Act – strong-arm robbery, plain and simple – but before the judge could drop the hammer, he vanished. Just slipped away, leaving a courtroom empty and a trail of unanswered questions. They say a leopard doesn’t change its spots, and Roque, a Honduran national born in 1976, appears to be proving that point. He’s described as around 5’7”, 165 pounds, with brown eyes and hair. Look for a small scar above the right center of his forehead, a subtle mark on a face that once held the public’s trust. He’s got ties to both Houston and his homeland, making him a slippery target, a chameleon blending into the shadows.
The Feds are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to his capture. Five thousand dollars for a piece of the puzzle, for a tip that brings a corrupt ex-lawman to justice. But this isn’t about the money. It’s about sending a message. A message that says you can’t wear the shield and then use it to line your pockets, that you can’t betray the public trust and simply disappear. Roque is considered a significant flight risk, a man who knows how to operate outside the system, a man who likely has resources and connections to help him stay hidden.
He’s been on the run for over a decade, a decade of freedom bought with betrayal and deceit. The streets have ears, whispers travel fast. Someone knows where Tomas Alberto Roque Espinoza is hiding. Someone has seen him, recognized the face of a fallen officer, a broken promise.
If you have any information, no matter how small, contact the FBI immediately. Don’t wait for another rain-soaked night to wash away the chance to bring this fugitive to justice. The streets are watching.
🔠Key Facts
| Full Name | Tomas Alberto Roque Espinoza |
| Charges | Possession With Intent to Distribute, Hobbs Act Violation |
| Aliases | None known |
| Date of Birth | August 7, 1976 |
| Race / Sex | hispanic / Male |
| Nationality | Honduran |
| Height | 5’7″ |
| Weight | 165 lbs |
| Eyes / Hair | brown / brown |
| Scars & Marks | There is a small scar on the upper-right center of Roque’s forehead. |
| Location | Texas |
📋 Source: FBI Most Wanted — Tomas Alberto Roque Espinoza
If you have information about this fugitive, contact your local FBI field office or submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov.
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