California's 'Most Wanted' Fugitives: DEA

The Drug Enforcement Agency in California is looking for hundreds of individuals to apprehend on various alleged narcotics violations. One man in particular is also sought in connection to the kidnapping and murder of a federal agent and is named among the three top most wanted fugitives in the nation, authorities say.

Between California's Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego divisions, the DEA is seeking nearly 250 fugitives. By far, the LA division has the most fugitives sought, with more than 200 as of this posting.

Below are four of the DEA's Most Wanted Fugitives in the Golden State (photos and descriptions courtesy of the DEA website; scroll to the bottom for links to each division's full fugitive list):

Rafael Caro-Quintero

FUGITIVE NCIC #:
W434766259
WANTED FOR:
The following alleged Federal Drug Violations:

• KIDNAPPING AND MURDER OF A FEDERAL AGENT, violent crimes in aid of racketeering, aiding and abetting, accessory after the fact. Also wanted for: possession with intent to distribute marijuana and cocaine, murder, continuing criminal enterprise.

JURISDICTION:
Central District of California
AKA:
Known aliases: Rafael CARO-PAEZ, Rafael CARO-QUENTARO, Rafael CAGO-QUINTERO, Ravael CARO-QUENTERO, Rafael CARO-PAYAN, Rafael CARO-QUENTARO, Raxael CARO-QUENTERO, Pedro SANTOS-ESCAMILLA, R One, R#1, Rafa, El CHARRAL, El GRENAS, Don RAFA, Licenciado RIOS
RACE:
White, Hispanic
SEX:
Male
HEIGHT:
6'0"
WEIGHT:
159
HAIR:
Black
EYES:
Brown
YOB:
1952
POB:
Sinaloa, Mexico
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS:
Guadalajara, Mexico; Costa Rica
NOTE:
Armed and Dangerous

Ismael Rios-Gallardo

FUGITIVE NCIC #:
W574447686
WANTED FOR:
The following alleged Federal Drug Violations:

• 21 USC 841 and 846. Possession with the intent to distribute Methamphetamine.

JURISDICTION:
Eastern District of California
AKA:
"Cholo"
RACE:
White/Hispanic
SEX:
Male
HEIGHT:
5' 7
WEIGHT:
150 lbs.
HAIR:
Black
EYES:
Brown
YOB:
1964
POB:
Mexico
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS:
Rios-Gallardo Road, Mexico and Tijuana, Mexico
NOTE:
Tattoos.

Ismael Zambada-Imperial

FUGITIVE NCIC #:
W9619868387
WANTED FOR:
The following alleged Federal Drug charges: Title 21 USC 846
JURISDICTION:
Southern District of California
AKA:
“Mayito”
RACE:
Hispanic
SEX:
Male
HEIGHT:
5'8
WEIGHT:
175
HAIR:
Black
EYES:
Brown
YOB:
1984
POB:
Mexico
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS:
Culiacan, Mexico

Miguel Daniel Aldana-Ibarra

FUGITIVE NCIC #:
W573447881
WANTED FOR:
The following alleged Federal Drug Violations:

• Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering
• Conspiracy to Commit Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering
• Conspiracy To Kidnap a Federal Agent
• Kidnapping of a Federal Agent
• Felony Murder of a Federal Agent
• Aiding and Abetting
• Accessory After the Fact

JURISDICTION:
Central District of California
AKA:
Miguel Angel IBARRA-ALDANA and Jorge Miguel ALDANA-IBARRA
RACE:
White
SEX:
Male
HEIGHT:
5'8"
WEIGHT:
175
HAIR:
Black
EYES:
Brown
YOB:
1940
POB:
Mexico
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS:
Mexico City, Mexico
NOTE:
Armed and Dangerous.

FULL FUGITIVE LIST: Los Angeles Division

FULL FUGITIVE LIST: San Diego Division

FULL FUGITIVE LIST: San Francisco Division

(Images courtesy of the DEA)