Douglas man arrested for murder

After eight days of intense searching, a Douglas man wanted in connection with a murder was captured on Oct. 24 a little after 5:30 p.m.

Israel Romo Ysea, aka Tata Ysea, was arrested at 702 14th Street, for the slaying of Guillermo Cruz on Oct. 17.

According to Douglas Police Departments Public Information Officer Mark Wilkinson, Ysea was located after extensive follow-ups on numerous anonymous tips from concerned citizens.

In a collaborative effort between DPD, GIITEM, and the U.S. Marshals, Ysea was located and arrested without incident.

He is being charged with first degree murder and burglary. There was also an outstanding warrant on him for violation of his conditions of release on a previous case involving drug trafficking.

Ysea is currently being held at the Cochise County Jail awaiting his initial appearance today.