On January 2, 2025, at approximately 4:20 PM, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an armed disturbance near 1st Street West and Rifle Range Road.
A contractor for Frontier Communications reported that while working near the dead end of 3rd Street West, a Hispanic male approached his work vehicle and attempted to carjack him at gunpoint. The victim managed to escape in his locked vehicle and called 911, providing deputies with a detailed description of the suspect.
PCSO Aviation and K9 units located an individual matching the suspect’s description at 103 Bomber Road. When deputies approached, the suspect, identified as 30-year-old Erasuro Mascorro Jr. of Wahneta, fled into a wooded area but was apprehended by K9 Ketchum. The victim positively identified Mascorro as the carjacker.
Mascorro admitted during questioning to using PCP and meth earlier in the day, claiming he “blacked out” and did not remember the incident. He was charged with attempted armed carjacking, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and resisting arrest.
Mascorro’s criminal history includes prior arrests for possession of methamphetamines, battery on a pregnant woman, and child abuse.
“Erasuro Mascorro is a very dangerous individual. Not only does he admit to using illegal drugs, but he has a history of violence and is now known to be armed. I’m proud of my deputies who were able to quickly apprehend this fleeing felon before he seriously hurt anyone. He is a danger to the community, and the hard-working citizens of Polk County need him behind bars,” said Sheriff Grady Judd.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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