Fugitive Facing Mounting Charges Evades Justice, Leaving Victims in His Wake

In a tangled web of deceit and legal troubles, Daniel Esparza finds himself at the center of a growing storm. The Corpus Christi resident, who also goes by the alias Daniel Saenz, has been evading the law, leaving a trail of alleged victims in his wake. From forged documents to missed court appearances, Esparza's case has become a complex and troubling saga that has captured the attention of the local community.

A Fugitive's Desperate Attempts to Outrun the Law

Warrants and Charges Pile Up

Daniel Esparza's troubles began on August 19th when he was involved in a disturbance with his landlord on the 1500 block of 19th Street. During the incident, Esparza allegedly provided the police with a false identity, leading to his arrest for failure to identify. A subsequent search uncovered a small bag of cocaine, resulting in an additional charge of possession of a controlled substance. At the time of this arrest, Esparza was already serving a five-year probation sentence for a separate drug-related offense.

Missed Court Appearances and Forged Documents

Esparza's legal woes only escalated from there. On August 29th, he was scheduled to appear in court but failed to show up, with the judge being informed that he was in the hospital. However, this excuse was later revealed to be a fabrication, as a Nueces County chief constable discovered that Esparza was not a patient of the physician listed in the letter provided to the court.Esparza's pattern of missed court appearances continued, with him failing to appear before Judge Sandra Watts on September 10th and September 13th. These absences led the judge to issue five warrants for his arrest, further compounding the charges he was facing.

The Tangled Web of Alleged Crimes

In addition to the charges related to his failure to appear in court and the possession of a controlled substance, Esparza is now facing seven additional charges. These include four counts of theft, with each charge carrying a $10,000 bond, as well as charges of tampering with a government record and forgery.The new charges bring the total number of charges Esparza is facing to nine, a testament to the growing complexity of his legal troubles. As the investigation continues, it is likely that more victims and allegations will come to light, further complicating the case.

The 361 Grants Controversy

Many in the Corpus Christi community may recognize Esparza from his involvement with the 361 Grants program, which was the subject of several KRIS 6 investigative reports. Dozens of people have come forward, claiming that Esparza charged them a $150 fee to apply for a home renovation grant that they never received.In addition to the criminal charges, Esparza is also facing a civil lawsuit, where he is accused of forging an elderly woman's signature to transfer properties into his own name. This further highlights the alleged pattern of deception and exploitation that has characterized Esparza's actions.

A Fugitive on the Run

As the legal noose tightens around Esparza, he has found himself in the Nueces County Jail without bond, facing a slew of charges and the prospect of a lengthy prison sentence. His repeated failure to appear in court and the discovery of his alleged attempts to evade justice have only served to heighten the urgency of his case.The Corpus Christi Police Department's diligence in tracking down Esparza and the efforts of the local judiciary to hold him accountable have been instrumental in bringing this complex case to light. However, the true victims in this saga are the individuals and families who have been allegedly defrauded and exploited by Esparza's actions.As the investigation continues and the legal process unfolds, the community will be watching closely, hoping that justice will be served and that the victims of Esparza's alleged crimes will find some measure of closure and restitution.