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11 suspects arrested, 6 wanted in connection with ‘street takeover’ incidents in Austin

March 17, 2023
David Ibañez

AUSTIN, Texas – The Austin Police Department on Thursday announced the arrests of 11 suspects in connection with “street takeover” incidents that occurred in the Capitol city in February.

Police officials said they are still looking for six more suspects.

The arrested suspects were located in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Austin, a news release said.

More than 30 arrest warrants were issued following an investigation called Operation Burnout by various police agencies, including the San Antonio Police Department, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, the Live Oak Police Department, the Selma Police Department, the New Braunfels Police Department, and the Hays County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Following is a list of suspects arrested:

Alejandro Acosta-Amaya, 17, evading in a motor vehicle
Jerry Antonio Gore Jr, 22, obstruction of a highway, evading in a motor vehicle, theft of a firearm, unlawful possession, engaging in organized crime
Corey Latavyan Hicks, 23, obstruction of a highway, engaging in organized crime, deadly conduct
Keegan Alec Lopez-Stiba, 22, obstruction of a highway
Duwan Tay Mabin, 24, obstruction of a highway, deadly conduct, unauthorized use of motor vehicle
Kevonte McConnell Hawkins, 30, obstructing a highway, engaging in organized crime, deadly conduct, reckless driving
Corry Jerome Murray Jr, 19, obstruction of a highway
Julien Arnes Putmon, 21, obstruction of a highway, engaging in organized crime, deadly conduct, reckless driving
Genesis Brenda Ramirez, 25, obstruction of a highway, engaging in organized crime, deadly conduct,
Keshun Jamal Semere, 21, obstruction of a highway,
Juvenile suspect, unlawful use of fireworks

The Austin Police Department is looking for the following fugitives in connection with “street takeover” incidents that occurred there in February. (Copyright 2023 by KSAT – All rights reserved.)

Law enforcement authorities are still looking for the following suspects:

Jose Leonidas Carcamos, 23, obstruction of a highway
Cristian Hernandez, 20, obstruction of a highway, engaging in organized crime, deadly conduct
Edward Pittman Jr., 23, obstruction of a highway
Ryan Ray Lacour, 28, obstruction of a highway, engaging in organized crime, deadly conduct
Corey Austin Lamb, 32, obstruction of a highway
Juvenile suspect, obstruction of a highway

Anyone with information on the fugitives or the case is asked to call the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS (8477). You may also submit a tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.

APD’s Organized Crime Division is still working to identify additional suspects and vehicles and will seek arrest warrants as more evidence becomes available.