A capital murder suspect has been detained in Frisco after police claim he attempted to flee a traffic stop on foot.
Frisco capital murder arrest
The incident happened around 4:22 p.m. on Wednesday in the 300 block of Stonebrook Parkway. After stopping the suspect’s vehicle, a Frisco officer reportedly recognized the odor of marijuana and ordered the passengers to step outside.
After the woman driving and the man in the passenger seat exited the vehicle, the man reportedly fled the scene. Following a search of the area and a resident’s claim that a man had jumped their fence, the suspect was discovered hiding nearby beneath bushes. A search of the vehicle allegedly yielded drugs and a firearm.
The suspect was identified as Jonathan Elizalde, 21, of Dallas, who was wanted out of Dallas County on capital murder and theft of property charges. He received an additional charge of escaping arrest.
The driver was identified as Garland resident Genccis Barrientos Echeverria, 25. She was detained and charged with marijuana possession and felony possession of a handgun.
Both have been lodged into the Frisco Detention Facility.
What we don’t know: Elizalde’s accused victim was not identified in the statement.
What they’re saying: “This arrest highlights the unknowns and dangers that officers face on any given call or traffic stop,” said Frisco Police Chief David Shilson. “This was great work by our officers for their quick actions and use of the tools at their disposal to take this violent offender off the streets. I’m thankful for the help of the resident who assisted with information that eventually led to the suspect. Our community is safer today with this murder suspect behind bars.”