02/19/2026
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UPDATE: $10,000 Reward Announced; Arrest Made in Eastis Murder Investigation
The Blount County Sheriff’s Office has announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Francisco Sinecio-Alvarez, the suspect wanted in the murder of bond recovery agent James Eastis.
Officials say the reward includes $5,000 from the Alabama Bail Bondsmen Association and $5,000 from the Blount County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities also confirmed a arrest connected to the case. Christian Perez-Reyes, 25, of Birmingham, was booked into the Blount County Jail on Feb. 18, 2026, and is charged with tampering with physical evidence in connection with the investigation.
Sinecio-Alvarez remains at large and considered armed and dangerous. Investigators continue to urge the public not to approach him.
Anyone with information that could lead to his arrest is asked to call 9-1-1, the Blount County Sheriff’s Office at 205-625-4127, or Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama at 205-254-7777. Anonymous tips are accepted, and the reward remains available for information leading to his capture.