NMSP News:

CHAVES COUNTY – At approximately 7 p.m., May 23, 2024, New Mexico State Police (NMSP) learned about a BOLO (Be on the Lookout) for a male who had an active warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child out of Midland County, Texas, who was possibly traveling through southern New Mexico enroute to Albuquerque.

The suspected driver was identified as Kyle Junker, 23, who had an active felony warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child out of Midland County, Texas.

After receiving the BOLO, NMSP officers located the vehicle approximately 15 minutes after the BOLO was released on U.S. Highway 380 near milepost 167.

Junker was arrested and booked into Chaves County Detention Center without further incident.

NMSP arrest Kyle Junker who was driving this car May 23 on U.S. Highway 380 near milepost 167.

For further information on this case, contact the Midland County Sheriff’s Office.