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Fugitive accused of strangling ex-girlfriend now in custody

Police said Jason Latzko owns property in West Austin and is known to frequent bars on East Sixth Street.

AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department says it has located a wanted fugitive after releasing a call to help find him.

Police said 36-year-old Jason Alex Latzko has a prior record with APD and had an outstanding arrest warrant for strangling his ex-girlfriend. Latzko’s ex-girlfriend is alive and recovering.

Latzko owns property on Eagle Rising Cove and Saddleridge Cove in West Austin, according to police. He is known to frequent bars on East Sixth Street, including Lit Lounge, Friends Bar and Darwin’s Pub.

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Jason Alex Latzko

Police said Latzko is known to carry firearms and was considered dangerous. He drives a silver Trans Am and a 2016 black Chevrolet Colorado with Texas plate number HTN0267.

He is described as 6 feet tall, 160 pounds, with brown hair, facial hair and hazel eyes.

Credit: Austin Police Department
Jason Alex Latzko

Anyone with any information is asked to contact APD at atip@austintexas.gov or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 512-472-8477.

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