Staff Writer | January 19, 2026
KARNES COUNTY, Texas — A man previously sought by the Karnes County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) for firearm‑related offenses is now in custody after turning himself in late Sunday night.
According to KCSO officials, Abraham Lee Ferrer voluntarily surrendered at the Karnes County Jail during the late‑night hours of January 12, 2026, in connection with two outstanding arrest warrants. He is now incarcerated and awaiting booking and magistration procedures.
Ferrer had been wanted on charges of Deadly Conduct – Discharge of a Firearm, a violation of Texas Penal Code 22.05, and Tampering With or Fabricating Physical Evidence, in violation of Texas Penal Code 37.09. The case is filed under KCSO Case #2025‑19492.
In the days leading up to his surrender, the Karnes County Sheriff’s Office distributed Ferrer’s wanted poster to the Cuero Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies throughout the region in an effort to locate him. Investigators believed he traveled frequently between Karnes County and the Houston area and might have been receiving assistance from acquaintances. Authorities also warned that Ferrer had used a firearm during the incident and was considered armed and dangerous, urging residents not to approach him.
With Ferrer now in custody, KCSO officials expressed appreciation for community vigilance and cooperation among partner agencies.
“Stay safe, Karnes County,” the department said in its updated notice.