Crime & Safety

Fugitive Friday: Sheriff's Seeks Woman Wanted on Drug, Gun Charges

Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Araceli Chavez Diaz.

The San Diego Sheriff's Department and the Fugitive Task Force announced Friday they are asking for the public's help in findingΒ Araceli Chavez Diaz.Β 

Diaz, who is known to frequent the areas of Fallbrook, Rainbow and Temecula, is wanted on charges ofΒ possessing, transporting and selling drugs while in possession of a firearm.

Authorities say Diaz should be considered armed and dangerous, and warn the public not to approach her if spotted.Β 

Anonymous tips can be called in to the Crime Stoppers hotline atΒ 888-580-8477.Β Anyone with information that leads to an arrest is eligible for up to a $1,000 reward.

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