UPDATE: Wanted Man Spotted in Central Texas

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June 17, 2021

By News Director Jared Atha

The Beckham County Sheriff’s Office has updated the search for the suspect wanted for allegedly pointing a firearm at another man.

The man also is accused of stealing a vehicle with guns inside as well.

According to authorities, 51-year-old Edward James Guidry Jr. was spotted near Martindale, Texas Wednesday night after fleeing a traffic stop on foot earlier in the day. It was reported that Guidry was pulled over in Hays County, Texas, north of Martindale, after the vehicle he was driving ran a red light.

It was eventually discovered that the suspect vehicle was reported stolen out of Sayre.

During the traffic stop, Guidry allegedly fled on foot through a wooded area, last seen going towards the town of Martindale, which is located south of Austin, Texas.

Authorities say Guidry has former family connections in Martindale and has a lifetime protective order issued for that family. It is believed that he is trying to make it to that area for an unknown reason.

Guidry received a felony charge of feloniously pointing a firearm after he allegedly pointed a shotgun at a man in his truck with his 4-year-old foster son on a Beckham County road, south of Elk City back in October.

Guidry is approximately 5’8”, bald, and was last seen wearing dark colored sweat pants and a white t-shirt, carrying a large black luggage bag. Guidry is also known for wearing a towel draped over his head.

Officials say Guidry is considered armed and dangerous, and if anyone sees him – they should call 911.