Montgomery County, TX – A wanted felony fugitive and her adult son were taken into custody Wednesday following a coordinated SWAT operation in Montgomery County, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the sheriff’s office, Montgomery County SWAT operators—deputized as task force officers with the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force—arrested Benita Olvera, 43, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Olvera was wanted on a felony warrant for assault of a pregnant person originating out of Montgomery County.
Authorities said the arrest was carried out without incident.
During the operation, Olvera’s son, Jose Miguel Olvera, was also taken into custody. According to investigators, he was arrested for hindering apprehension or prosecution of a known felon after allegedly helping his mother evade law enforcement.
Both individuals were transported to the Montgomery County Jail, where they remain in custody as of Wednesday afternoon. Additional court details, including bond information and upcoming hearings, were not immediately released.
The sheriff’s office credited the successful arrest to collaboration between local and federal agencies, highlighting the ongoing partnership with the United States Marshals Service. Officials said the operation reflects continued efforts to locate and apprehend individuals wanted on serious charges while minimizing risk to the public.
Authorities emphasized that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Residents are encouraged to report information related to wanted individuals through official law enforcement tip lines.
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