Reward Offered For Wanted Fugitive Last Seen In South Idaho

A southern Idaho man who failed to report to his bail bondsman and is wanted for multiple offenses has avoided arrest for several weeks.

A 36-year-old Bellevue man is wanted by southern Idaho police for multiple driving offenses between 2017 and 2023, and it's been reported that he has ties to Twin Falls and Jerome.

Have you seen Emilio Garcia-Arteaga?

Reward Offered For South Idaho Man Wanted By Police

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Emilio-Garcia-Arteaga has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by multiple southern Idaho law enforcement agencies, according to details shared by the Treasure Valley Crime & Community Meta website. His assigned bail bondsman, with Mr. Bail of Twin Falls, shared details about Arteaga's criminal past on the website on June 22.

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According to arrest records, Arteaga has been issued citations for driving under the influence of alcohol on three separate occasions dating back to 2017, with his most recent arrest being in 2023 after he reportedly drove his vehicle into a building in Hailey.

A $5,000 reward has been offered for information leading to his arrest. Aside from Twin Falls and Jerome, Arteaga has also been known to visit Hailey, Bellevue, Nampa, and Caldwell, according to TVCC.

If you believe you have seen Arteaga recently or know of his current whereabouts, please call 208-404-8648 or 208-715-4382. Anyone with information can remain anonymous. As a three-time DUI offender, he should be considered dangerous, especially if behind the wheel.