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TAG GILKESON

Wanted Fugitive

SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS

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Wanted for

Failure to Timely Appear (Accessory After the Fact)

Caution

Tag Gilkeson is wanted for allegedly helping a friend flee prosecution in the Northern District of Texas, on or around September 12, 2025, after learning that the man had knowingly received and possessed child pornography. Gilkeson allegedly provided a hotel room, instructions on how to flee the country on a cruise ship, and offered to continue the man's employment once he escaped the country. He also allegedly and knowingly withheld evidence of child pornography in the ceiling of his office for the man. Gilkeson was indicted for Accessory After the Fact on March 25, 2026, and was subsequently arrested on April 2, 2026. Gilkeson was released with pre-trial conditions and an ankle monitor. He was scheduled to appear in court on June 8, 2026, but did not show up to court. On the days leading up to June 8, 2026, Gilkeson withdrew approximately $100,000, left his family goodbye letters, and purchased various weapons. Gilkeson’s ankle monitor was cut off and found near Streetman, Texas. On June 8, 2026, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Gilkeson in the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Dallas Texas, after he was charged with Failure to Timely Appear.

Description

Sex
Male
Race
white
Hair
brown
Eyes
hazel
Height
5'10"
Weight
165 lbs
Age
50
Date(s) of birth used
October 13, 1975
Place of birth
West Virginia
Nationality
American
Occupation
Real Estate Development

Field offices

Dallas · TX

Remarks

Gilkeson has ties to Little Elm, Carrollton, Butler, and Southern Texas, as well as West Virginia. He has access to ranches in Butler and Ozona, Texas.

Poster files

English

Posted Aug 24, 2026 · Updated by the FBI Sep 15, 2026

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