Howard County Man Arrested in Killing of Missing Woman

UPDATE: The Texas Department of Public Safety updated the name of the missing person that was originally reported. 

BIG SPRING – On April 2, 2026, the Texas Rangers, in coordination with the Howard County Sheriff’s Office, arrested Howard County resident Andres Perches, 31, in connection with the murder of missing person Shelby Perches, 33.

Andres Perches has been charged with Murder (Texas Penal Code §19.02), a First-Degree Felony. Additionally, Perches has been charged with Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration Requirements, a Third-Degree Felony. Andres Perches is currently being held in the Howard County Jail on a $1,000,000 bond.

This case remains under active investigation by the Texas Rangers and the Howard County Sheriff’s Office. No further information is available at this time.