AUSTIN, TX – Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Bobby Michael Dennis, who is wanted in connection with the shooting of a Jacksonville police officer and K-9.
Warrants were issued by the Jacksonville Police Department for Dennis, 64, for aggravated assault against a public servant and interference with a police service animal. The Texas Department of Public Safety has since added Dennis to its 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List.
According to Governor Abbott, attacks on law enforcement “must stop,” emphasizing that Texas “is a law-and-order state” and that Dennis “will experience the full weight of justice brought against him.”
Dennis is described as a Black male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing approximately 150 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. He has a tattoo on his upper right arm and scars on his left elbow, right shoulder, and near his right eye. He should be considered armed and dangerous.
He is wanted for aggravated assault against a public servant, interference with a police service animal, and two counts of obstruction or retaliation. His criminal history includes aggravated robbery, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, assault, theft of a firearm, unlawful carrying of a weapon, and violation of a protective order.
Anyone with information on Dennis’ whereabouts is urged to call the Texas Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477), submit a tip online, or use the Texas 10 Most Wanted website. All tips are guaranteed anonymous, and tipsters are eligible for a cash reward.
