"APD detectives have developed information naming Dallas James Moore WM 57, as the suspect in this case. A case for Burglary of a Habitation with Intent to Commit another Felony (cause # 73321-Z) was presented to the Potter County District Attorney’s Office and accepted on January 26th. Dallas Moore is already in custody at the Potter County Detention Center on unrelated charges.
Moore had warrants for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. He was named as the Crime Stoppers Fugitive of the Week on September 29th, 2016
On Tuesday October 18th, Amarillo Police Officers spotted a reported stolen vehicle located in the 1600 block of Amarillo Blvd East.
Officers reported seeing Dallas Moore, get into the stolen vehicle and move it a short distance in the parking lot. He was arrested on scene for his two warrants as well as an on view charge of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.
Moore was also found to be in possession of a small caliber pistol when he was arrested and was charged with an additional on view charge of Unlawful possession of a Firearm by a Felon.
Prior to booking, Moore was transported to the Amarillo Police Department.
During the escort into the building, Moore managed to break free from an officer and escaped running into south east 3rd Avenue where he was captured in the middle of the street. Moore was still in handcuffs during this event.
Moore was later booked into the Potter County Correctional Center for his warrants and on view charges as well as an additional escape charge."
-Amarillo Police Dept.
