FUGITIVE
CASE #: 2003-33
Saul Junior Pena
Also Known As:
Saul Jr Hernandez, Junior Pena
Status:
Open
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Missing From:
Palm Springs, Florida
Summary:
Saul Junior Pena is a fugitive wanted for vehicular homicide, DUI manslaughter, and related charges stemming from an August 29, 2003 incident in Florida. While under the influence and fleeing from police, Pena caused a crash that killed 28-year-old Dave Anthony Smith. After receiving hospital treatment for his injuries, Pena was released and fled, remaining at large.
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Circumstances of Offense:
On August 29, 2003, Saul Junior Pena was driving under the influence in Florida when police attempted to pull him over. Upon seeing the flashing lights, Pena accelerated and led officers on a short chase. During the pursuit, Pena ran a red light and collided with another vehicle, killing the driver, 28-year-old Dave Anthony Smith. Pena was taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries sustained in the crash.
Additional Details:
After being treated at the hospital, Pena was released and fled the jurisdiction. He has remained a fugitive since August 2003. Pena has a prior criminal history that includes arrests for aggravated assault, grand theft auto, possession of marijuana, and felony fleeing. Law enforcement believed he may have been hiding in Florida or relocated to Texas. As of May 2026, Pena has an active warrant in Florida’s warrants database. An age enhanced photo was created in Gemini AI to show what Pena might look like at 43-years-of-age.
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Associated Persons
Dave Anthony S. (Victim) - Deceased
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