On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Crime Reduction Unit responded to an address in Willis, Texas, to locate wanted fugitive Anthony Robert Gmazel.
Deputies took Gmazel into custody on an outstanding felony warrant for possession of a controlled substance. He was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and booked on the warrant, as well as additional charges of possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest, and theft of property valued at more than $2,500.
While at the scene, deputies observed a green Yamaha side-by-side utility vehicle parked in the backyard. Investigators determined that the vehicle had been reported stolen during a burglary already under investigation by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
Detectives assigned to the Persons Crimes Unit and Auto Theft Task Force responded to assist. During the investigation, detectives also recovered multiple items believed to have been stolen during similar burglaries in the area.
The investigation remains active.