For Immediate Release
May 4, 2023
***UPDATE*** MCTXSheriff Makes Arrest in Holly Ridge Murder Case
On May 3, 2023, The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Homicide and Violent Crimes Division, Gang Task Force Detectives, and MCSO SWAT served an arrest warrant on known gang member and wanted murder suspect Roberto Ausencio.
Ausencio was taken into custody without incident and is currently confined in the Montgomery County Jail, where he is charged with the Murder of Rufino Gutierrez. This murder appears to be narcotics related.
Sheriff Rand Henderson said: “Even as our deputies were assisting in the massive manhunt for Franciso Orepesa, our agency continued to investigate this case. I could not be more proud of the detectives that worked tirelessly to solve this case and bring a dangerous gang member and murderer off the streets of Montgomery County. We will not tolerate this type of violent lawlessness in our County, and justice will be served.”
Information Source
Specialist Miranda Hahs
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
Administrative Services Division
PREVIOUS Release
April 26, 2023
***UPDATE***
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office can confirm that the victim of the shooting on Sunday night was Rufino Gutierrez, 34, of Porter, Texas.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Homicide and Violent Crimes detectives continue to actively investigate this homicide.
Information Source
Specialist Miranda Hahs
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
Administrative Services Division
original Release
April 24, 2023
MCTXSheriff Investigates Shooting in Porter
On April 23, 2023, at about 9:25 pm, deputies responded to the 23000 of Holly Ridge in Porter for a suicide with a weapon call. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a deceased 34-year-old male with a gunshot wound. Preliminary investigations indicate that this was not a suicide but a homicide.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Homicide and Violent Crimes Detectives, along with Crime Scene Investigators, responded to the scene and are currently conducting their investigation.
This is an active investigation, and no further information can be released at this time.
Information Source
Specialist Miranda Hahs
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
Administrative Services Division