Texas DPS Offers $4,000 Reward for Fugitive from Lufkin

Authorities search for Jacarlos Leroy Lee Mark, a convicted sex offender with a history of violent crimes.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:56pm

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The Texas Department of Public Safety is seeking the public's help in locating Jacarlos Leroy Lee Mark, a 40-year-old convicted sex offender with a lengthy criminal history. Mark has active warrants for failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements and failure to appear for possession of a controlled substance. He is considered armed and dangerous, and a reward of up to $4,000 is being offered for information leading to his arrest.

Why it matters

The case highlights the ongoing challenge of monitoring and apprehending repeat offenders, especially those with a history of violent crimes and failure to comply with registration requirements. It also underscores the importance of public-law enforcement cooperation in tracking down dangerous fugitives in a state as large as Texas.

The details

According to authorities, Mark has a criminal record dating back to 2003, including convictions for engaging in organized criminal activity, sexual assault of a child, and multiple drug-related offenses. He is currently wanted on warrants issued in December 2025 and March 2026 for failure to comply with sex offender registration and failure to appear for a drug possession charge, respectively. Mark is described as a 6'2", 240-pound Black male with numerous tattoos and a scar on his left forearm.

  • In 2003, Mark was convicted and sentenced to 5 years in prison for engaging in organized criminal activity.
  • Also in 2003, Mark was arrested, convicted, and sentenced to 7 years in prison for sexual assault of a child involving a 15-year-old.
  • In 2016, Mark was arrested, convicted, and sentenced to 5 years in prison for four counts of manufacturing/delivery of controlled substances.
  • In December 2025, a warrant was issued for Mark's arrest by the Lufkin Police Department for failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements.
  • On March 27, 2026, another warrant was issued for Mark's arrest out of Angelina County for failure to appear for possession of a controlled substance.

The players

Jacarlos Leroy Lee Mark

A 40-year-old, 6'2", 240-pound Black male with a lengthy criminal history, including convictions for sex crimes, organized criminal activity, and drug offenses. He is currently wanted on warrants for failure to comply with sex offender registration and failure to appear for a drug possession charge.

Texas Department of Public Safety (Texas DPS)

The state law enforcement agency leading the search for Jacarlos Leroy Lee Mark and offering a $4,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.

Lufkin Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that issued a warrant for Mark's arrest in December 2025 for failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements.

Angelina County

The county where a warrant was issued for Mark's arrest in March 2026 for failure to appear for possession of a controlled substance.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Jacarlos Leroy Lee Mark to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges in monitoring and apprehending repeat offenders, especially those with a history of violent crimes and failure to comply with registration requirements. It underscores the importance of public-law enforcement cooperation in tracking down dangerous fugitives in a state as large as Texas.