Fugitive added to Texas 10 Most Wanted list

Fugitive Brandon Hogan, the Coryell County Jail inmate who escaped from a work detail at Seaton Cemetery on Sept. 26, is now on the 10 Most Wanted List, and rewards of up to $7,500 are available for information leading to his capture.

That announcement was made during a joint press conference with Coryell County Sheriff Scott Williams and Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Bryan Washko on Oct. 14.

Hogan, a white male who is 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs an estimated 160 pounds, had been incarcerated in Coryell County since Aug. 1 on charges of continuous family violence, theft of a firearm, burglary of a habitat and criminal mischief, said Heather Ashley, a spokeswoman for the sheriff's office.

"He is continuing to elude us," Williams said. "We have broadened our search." Williams noted there are agencies assisting with the search, including the U.S. Marshall's Office.

"We appreciate all area residents and landowners for their assistance. We have run down hundreds and hundreds of leads. They are still coming in and we appreciate them. The guy is getting pretty desperate, I believe."

Directly addressing Hogan, Williams said: "We're going to look for you and never quit." He said Hogan would have to get lucky every day to avoid capture, "and we only have to get lucky once (to find him)."

There are thousands of people involved in the search for Hogan.

He urged anyone with information about Hogan's possible location to call the sheriff's office at 254-865-7201, ext. 0, or to call 911.

Sgt. Washko said people can also contact 800-252-TIPS or visit the Texas Top 10 Most Wanted website or Facebook page to report a tip.

He said some people might be afraid to reveal their identity to law enforcement but added: "You are protected by Texas law to remain anonymous. Your identity will never be revealed."

Echoing comments by Williams, Washko said that Hogan should be considered dangerous and urged people to avoid contact with him: ""Desperate people do desperate things ... be a good witness."

Williams was asked if authorities believe Hogan had any help when he escaped.

"He did not have any help at first, based on what we've found," Williams said. "It was a very opportune time for him to escape. He is very intimate with that area. We are keeping a heavy footprint in the area he escaped from and reaching all over the U.S. with the help of other agencies."