April 2011 - Posts

CRIME STOPPERS OF EL PASO MOST WANTED FOR APRIL 29, 2011

EL PASO, TEXAS – The El Paso Police Department & the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office are currently looking for the following individuals who have outstanding warrants) in El Paso County, TX. Listed below is this week’s most wanted and Crime Stoppers is asking for the community’s help in locating.

Crime Stoppers CANNOT clear any warrants. Individuals featured need to contact either EPPD or EPCSO to CLEAR an existing warrant, NOT CRIME STOPPERS!

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PAZ, EMMANUEL (23) DOB 08/11/87 h/m 5’6” 230 lbs. Black Hair Brown Eyes ASSAULT FAMV - $10,000 BOND	Lopez, Jose (36) dob 05/07/74 h/m 5’06” 240 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes 2 x Aggravated Sexual Assault (Child)
MARTINEZ, ALEXIS (30) DOB 08/29/80 h/m 6’0” 220 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes CRIMINAL NON-SUPPORT - $13,000 BOND	Gomez, Omar (25) dob 12/28/85 h/m 5’07” 120 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes 2 x Aggravated Assault
LOPEZ, SAMUEL (35) DOB 05/29/75 h/m 5’10” 185lbs. Bald Hair Brown Eyes THEFT OF PROPERTY >$1,500 <$20,000- $100,000 BOND	Pineda, Adrian h/m (27) dob 06/10/83 k/m 6’02” 215 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes Aggravated Assault, Assault
JUAREZ, LUIS (58) DOB 05/07/52 h/m 5’10” 170 lbs. Sal & Pepper Hair Brown Eyes BURGLARY OF BUILDING - $50,000 BOND	Sanyeah, Patrick (27) dob 05/01/83 b/m 5’06” Thin Black Hair Brown Eyes Aggravated Robbery
CROUSE, MICHAEL (55) Wanted by EPCSO DOB 05/11/55 h/m 5’7” 180 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED - $100,000 BOND	Jackson, Richard (26) dob 10/17/84 b/m 5’09” Thin. Black Hair Brown Eyes Aggravated Robbery

Posted 29 April 2011 03:00 PM by jtovar

Filed under: CRIME STOPPERS MOST WANTED

CRIME STOPPERS CRIME OF THE WEEK 04-29-11: POLICE SEEK SUSPECT IN MURDER

 CRIME STOPPERS CRIME OF THE WEEK 04-29-11 

POLICE SEEK SUSPECT IN MURDER

Two early morning hikers find a man’s body along an irrigation ditch with no signs of life, making this the

 Crime Stoppers “Crime of the Week.”

On Thursday, February 17^th, 2011, at 7:00 A.M., Crimes Against Persons detectives were called to assist officers from the Mission Valley in reference to a suspicious death. The deceased was found lying off an irrigation ditch road about 100 yards west of the 300 block of Nevarez by two elderly men on their usual morning walk. The body showed signs of obvious serious trauma. The victim had no identification but was identified through fingerprints as Juan Jose Esquivel, age 33 (Deceased).

Investigators are still trying to determine what places (bars, restaurants, etc.) the victim may have visited and what persons he may have met in the hours prior to his death.

(VIDEO COURTESY: CRIME STOPPERS OF EL PASO)

  If you have information about the identity of the suspects involved, please call Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 566-TIPS (566-8477) or on-line at www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you can qualify for a cash reward up to $1,000.

Crime Stoppers of El Paso: a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crime.

CRIME STOPPERS OF EL PASO is partners with the media to fulfill our mission of reducing the fear of illegal activity in our neighborhoods by involving the community in helping solve crime.

Click any of the media logos below to visit their websites:

Crime Stoppers of El Paso ’11 stats / Since inception (1978) Subjects arrested 24 / 3825 Cases 32 / 4638 Narcotics recovered $ 930 / $ 47,892,882 Property recovered $ 0 / $ 4,177,456 Rewards issued $ 5,300 / $ 875,050

   END OF NEWS RELEASE

Posted 29 April 2011 01:00 PM by jtovar

Filed under: CRIMESTOPPERS OF EL PASO "CRIME OF THE WEEK"

REMINDER: TAKE BACK PRESCRIPTION DRUG DAY II TOMORROW - SATURDAY 4-30-11

El Paso County Sheriff's Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 NEWS RELEASE Contact: Jesse Tovar /Public Information Officer (915) 538-2119 Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370) EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office (NATIONAL “TAKE BACK PRESCRIPTION DRUG DAY II” - APRIL 2011) EVENT: EL PASO COUNTY, TX DATE / TIME:  SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2011 10:00 AM – 2 PM  RESULT: TAKE BACK II

 RELEASE DATE / TIME : 04-29-11 8:55 AM

EL PASO, TEXAS – On Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.

Bring your medications for disposal to selected locations:

Last September, Americans turned in 242,000 pounds—121 tons—of prescription drugs at nearly 4,100 sites operated by the DEA and more than 3,000 state and local law enforcement partners.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.

Four days after last fall’s event, Congress passed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow an “ultimate user” of controlled substance medications to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by the Attorney General to accept them. The Act also allows the Attorney General to authorize long term care facilities to dispose of their residents’ controlled substances in certain instances. DEA has begun drafting regulations to implement the Act, a process that can take as long as 24 months. Until new regulations are in place, local law enforcement agencies like the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and the DEA will continue to hold prescription drug take-back events every few months.

The DEA El Paso Division encourages parents, and their children to visit the following interactive websites at www.justhinktwice.com, www.GetSmartAboutDrugs.com and www.dea.gov.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in March of 2001 was the first Sheriff’s Office in the   State of Texas to be Internationally Accredited from CALEA and is now the recipient of the First CALEA Tri-Arc award in Texas (4^th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy

Posted 29 April 2011 08:55 AM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, SPECIAL EVENTS / CEREMONIES / PHOTO GALLERIES

ASCARATE PARK OPERATIONS NET POSITIVE RESULTS

El Paso County Sheriff's Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 NEWS RELEASE Contact: Jesse Tovar /Public Information Officer (915) 538-2119 Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370) EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office (STRIKE TEAM) EVENT: ASCARATE PARK OPERATIONS NET POSITIVE RESULTS  LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 6900 DELTA EL PASO COUNTY, TX DATE / TIME: APRIL 2011 RESULT: ARRESTS MADE

RELEASE DATE / TIME : 04-26-2011 9:30  AM

EL PASO, TEXAS – The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office recently received various complaints in reference to disturbances at Ascarate park located at 6900 Delta, El Paso County, Texas. The park has a golf course, a lake, and many areas for recreation and picnics. The park has posted signs prohibiting the consumption of alcohol within the park.

The Sheriff’s Office received several complaints regarding alcohol consumption within the park & several other complaints ranging from loose pitbull dogs, illegal narcotics activity (dealing and using), physical confrontations (assaults), intoxicated individuals disturbing & vehicles being driven recklessly. There have also been several complaints of gang activity as gang members congregate & disturb families who frequent the park. 

As a result of these mounting complaints, the Sheriff’s Office Strike Team / Gang Unit / K-9 Unit / Animal Control & Deputies from the Patrol / Community Services Division conducted recent operations at the park. The dates of the Operations were on April 10, 17 & 24 - 2011 (Sundays). The hours of the Operations began at 10am & concluded at 10PM.

Future similar operations are to take place at the park, the dates & number of officers utilized will not be revealed so that the upcoming operations will maintain their effectiveness.

Results of the Operations:

Felony Arrests: 2

Misdemeanor Arrests: 12

Felony Warrants cleared: 2

Misdemeanor Warrants cleared: 78 (PD and SO)

Citations Issued: 125

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Strike Team was created as a multi-tasked self sustaining unit to combat crime in various aspects. The team was designed to target specific crime patterns and trends and to implement a plan to cease the crime pattern. The team works in both plain clothes and uniformed operations. Some of the areas of operations of the team are burglary suppression, auto theft suppression, graffiti, gang identification and suppression, environmental crimes, DWI enforcement, warrants round-up, underage drinking, animal related offenses, criminal interdiction, street level narcotics, and other illegal activity.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in March of 2001 was the first Sheriff’s Office in the   State of Texas to be Internationally Accredited from CALEA and is now the recipient of the First CALEA Tri-Arc award in Texas (4^th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy

Posted 26 April 2011 09:30 AM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, STRIKE TEAM

WOMAN SUFFERS BROKEN ARM AFTER VIOLENT ATTACK BY HER BOYFRIEND

El Paso County Sheriff's Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 NEWS RELEASE Contact: Jesse Tovar /Public Information Officer (915) 538-2119 Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370) EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office (UPPER VALLEY PATROL) EVENT: WOMAN SUFFERS BROKEN ARM AFTER VIOLENT ATTACK BY HER BOYFRIEND  LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 7000 BLOCK OF KIELY VINTON, TX DATE / TIME: APRIL 23, 2011 9:00 pm RESULT: ARREST MADE

RELEASE DATE / TIME : 04-25-11 1:10 PM

EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS-  Late Saturday night 04-23-2011 at approximately 9:00 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the county line at Anthony TX / Anthony, NM in reference to a violent assault that had just occurred. Deputies made contact with a 41 year-old woman (Victim) who told Deputies she had just been violently assaulted by her boyfriend. The Victim told Deputies that on this date at about 8:45 PM, she was arguing with her boyfriend at a residence in the 7000 block of Kiely Rd. in Vinton, TX. The boyfriend proceeded to assault the Victim punching her several times with closed fists causing her pain. During the assault, the boyfriend covered her mouth preventing her from breathing & threatened the Victim while yielding a knife. The Victim managed to get away & flee to a family members residence where she called 911. A medical evaluation of the Victim by ambulance services indicated she had suffered a broken arm. A Protective order has also been placed against the boyfriend.

Deputies located the boyfriend at the Kiely address &  placed him under arrest AGGRAVATED ASSAULT W/ A DEADLY WEAPON. He was identified as DANIEL SAPIEN (30) of Vinton, TX. He remains incarcerated at EPCDF under a $15,000 BOND.

 

DANIEL SAPIEN (30)

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT W/ DEADLY WEAPON – $15,000 BOND

INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

NO OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED AT THIS TIME 

  The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in March of 2001 was the first Sheriff’s Office in the   State of Texas to be Internationally Accredited from CALEA and is now the recipient of the First CALEA Tri-Arc award in Texas (4^th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy

Posted 25 April 2011 01:10 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, UPPER VALLEY PATROL

SHERIFF RICHARD D. WILES RECEIVES AWARD DURING CRIME VICTIMS MEMORIAL EVENT

SHERIFF RICHARD D. WILES RECEIVES SPECIAL AWARD

El Paso, Texas – On Sunday, April 17, 2011 – a Crime Victims Memorial Event was held at the Crime Victims' Memorial Reading Garden Pavilion located at 601 Yarbrough El Paso, TX. Several advocates & survivors of crime victims who have died as a result of violent crime, drunk driving crashes to include law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty were on hand. Over 1300 victims whose names appear on the Crime Victims' Memorial were read, including 61 additional names added since last year's event. Several names included are El Paso residents murdered as a result of the drug violence in Juarez last year.

During the event, the Crime Victims Right Council honored El Paso County Sheriff Richard D. Wiles with the Donna Villareal-Ruiz Award for his support of crime victims’ rights and advocacy in the community.

Click logo to view Memorial site slide show:

Click logo below to visit website: You can also visit the Sheriff’s Office Crime Victims Section here…

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Posted 25 April 2011 12:10 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SPECIAL FEATURES, SPECIAL EVENTS / CEREMONIES / PHOTO GALLERIES

MANHUNT MONDAY 04-25-11: MICHAEL ELIJAH ADAMS

MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2011

MICHAEL ELIJAH ADAMS

(PHOTOS  ABOVE OF  FUGITIVE ADAMS)

FUGITIVE INFORMATION: NAME:  ADAMS, MICHAEL ELIJAH (43) AKA’s: THIEL, LEON LOUIE “LITTLE BEAR” / “CRAZY MIKE” “DIRTY MIKE” /”NASTY MIKE” DOB: 05-13-67 ETHINCITY / GENDER: WHITE /MALE HEIGHT: 5’10” WEIGHT: 150 lbs. HAIR: Brown EYES: Green BUILD: Medium COMPLEXION: Light TATTOOS:  RIGHT SIDE TEMPLE – RAILROAD TRACK / RIGHT SIDE OF NECK – ”SSC” / ONE OF HIS FOREARMS – “CREW” / COLLAR BONE – “FREIGHT TRAIN RIDERS OF AMERICA"

MURDER $5,000,000 BOND

EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS- This week’s MANHUNT MONDAY Most Wanted Fugitive is an individual wanted for the murder of a homeless woman. The target is identified as MICHAEL ELIJAH ADAMS (43).

(Information Below Courtesy: EPPD)

MARCH 2011: On March 15, 2011, a shallow grave was found by a motorist in a vacant lot located at 9580 N. Loop El Paso, TX (Lower Valley). In the shallow grave, the body of 51-year-old Venus Sloan Driscoll was found covered by dirt & brush. Investigation revealed Driscoll was last seen in the company of MICHAEL ELIJAH ADAMS (43). Detectives from the El Paso Police Department Crimes Against Persons Unit have obtained an arrest warrant for MICHAEL ELIJAH ADAMS in the murder of Venus Driscoll who died due to blunt force trauma to the head. Investigators have determined that ADAMS acted alone in the murder.

MICHAEL ELIJAH ADAMS has distinct tattoos of railroad tracks next to his right eyebrow, "SSC" on the right side of his neck, “CREW” on one of his forearms & “FREIGHT TRAIN RIDERS OF AMERICA" on his collar bone. 

ADAMS is 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighs 150 pounds and has brown hair and green eyes.

ADAMS is now on the run may have left the El Paso area after murdering Driscoll. He is wanted for the offense MURDER under a $5,000,000 BOND.  

PHOTO BELOW COURTESY: EPCSO THRU EPPD CRMES AGAINST PERSONS

VENUS SLOAN DRISCOLL (VICTIM)

Law Enforcement Officials are asking the public - if anyone has seen or has any information on the whereabouts of MICHAEL ELIJAH ADAMS to please contact Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 566-TIPS (8477). Callers will remain anonymous & may be eligible for a reward if the information provided leads to the apprehension of the individuals featured.

  MANHUNT MONDAY & CRIME STOPPERS OF EL PASO are partners with the media to fulfill our mission of reducing the fear of illegal activity in our neighborhoods by involving the community in helping Law Enforcement solve crime.

Click any of the media logos below to visit their websites:

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in March of 2001 was the first Sheriff’s Office in the State of Texas to be Internationally Accredited from CALEA and is now the recipient of the First CALEA Tri-Arc award in Texas (4^th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy.

Posted 24 April 2011 10:10 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, MANHUNT MONDAY

”MOST WANTED” SUSPECT ARRESTED HOURS AFTER BEING PROFILED ON MOST WANTED LIST

El Paso County Sheriff's Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 NEWS RELEASE Contact: Jesse Tovar /Public Information Officer (915) 538-2119 Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370) EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office EVENT: TIP LEADS DEPUTIES TO LOCATION OF “MOST WANTED” SUBJECT  LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 3300 BLOCK OF DOUGLAS EL PASO COUNTY, TX DATE / TIME: 04/22/2011  RESULT: ARREST MADE

RELEASE DATE / TIME : 04-24-2011 10:05 AM

EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS-  Earlier this weekend Sheriff’s Office Deputies received Information on the whereabouts of WANTED subject KENNETH PAIGE (25). Information received led authorities to a residence in the 3300 block of Douglas. Deputies responded to the residence & took PAIGE into custody without incident.  

KENNETH PAIGE was listed as one of Crime Stoppers of El Paso Most Wanted for  the Sheriff’s Office & was profiled this weekend April 22, 2011 (see here).

 

KENNETH PAIGE (25) POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA O/4 OZ – U/5 LBS - $75,000 BOND POSSESSION OF COCAINE O/4 G – U/200 G - $75,000 BOND

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in March of 2001 was the first Sheriff’s Office in the   State of Texas to be Internationally Accredited from CALEA and is now the recipient of the First CALEA Tri-Arc award in Texas (4^th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy

Posted 24 April 2011 10:05 AM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, MOST WANTED CAPTURES

CRIME STOPPERS OF EL PASO MOST WANTED FOR APRIL 22, 2011

EL PASO, TEXAS – The El Paso Police Department & the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office are currently looking for the following individuals who have outstanding warrants) in El Paso County, TX. Listed below is this week’s most wanted and Crime Stoppers is asking for the community’s help in locating.

Crime Stoppers CANNOT clear any warrants. Individuals featured need to contact either EPPD or EPCSO to CLEAR an existing warrant, NOT CRIME STOPPERS!

PAIGE, KENNETH (25) DOB 09/21/85 b/m 5’10” 150 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA O/4 OZ – U/5 LBS - $75,000 BOND POSSESSION OF COCAINE O/4 G – U/200 G -$75,000 BOND	LIMAS, JASON (27) dob 10/23/83 h/m 5’11” 180 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes Burglary of Habitation
TORRES, RICO LEO (31) DOB 04/21/80 h/m 5’9” 175 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes DELIVERY OF COCAINE - $100,000 BOND	ESQUIVEL, DANIEL (20) dob 02/10/91 h/m 5’06” 155 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes Assault/Family Violence
ACOSTA, ALFREDO (26) DOB 12/16/78 h/m 5’09” 210 lbs. Bald Hair Brown Eyes DELIVERY OF COCAINE - $100,000 BOND	GARCIA, FELIPE (30) dob 07/02/80 h/m 5’07” 240 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes Burglary of Habitation Assault/Family Violence
HUIZAR, DANIEL (30) DOB 10/19/80 h/m 6’0” 180 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes POSSESSION OF COCAINE -- $20,000 BOND - EVADING ARREST / DETENTION W/ VEHICLE - $20,000 BOND - AGGRAVATED ASSAULT W/ DEADLY WEAPON - **NO BOND** BURGLARY OF HABITATION - $50,000 BOND - UNAUTHORIZED USE OF VEHICLE - **NO BOND** EVADING ARREST / DETENTION - $5,000 BOND -ASSAULT - $750 BOND	ROSALES, PEDRO (42) DOB 04/05/69 h/m 5’08” 180 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon Violation Protective Order
ALARCON, JOE IVAN (30) Wanted by EPCSO DOB 04/18/81 h/m 5’7” 170 lbs. Black Hair Brown Eyes CAPITAL MURDER - $350,000 BOND	MARTINEZ, ESTHER (40) dob 10/09/70 h/f 5’03” 160 lbs. Brown Hair Hazel Eyes Theft o/20K u/100K Theft of Prop o/50 u/500

Posted 22 April 2011 05:30 PM by jtovar

Filed under: CRIME STOPPERS MOST WANTED

CRIME STOPPERS CRIME OF THE WEEK 04-22-11: POLICE SEEK SUSPECT IN HIT & RUN COLLISION

    

CRIME STOPPERS CRIME OF THE WEEK 04-22-11

POLICE SEEK SUSPECT IN  HIT & RUN COLLISION

A man attempts to cross Paisano Drive near Bowie High School late at night, and is run over by a driver who fails to stop and render aid, making this the

 Crime Stoppers “Crime of the Week.”

A man attempts to cross Paisano Drive near Bowie High School late at night, and is run over by a driver who fails to stop and render aid, making this the Crime Stoppers “Crime of the Week.”

On Thursday, March 24^th, 2011, about 10:20 P.M., 46-year-old Jorge Campa, address unknown, was crossing Paisano Drive near Piedras when he was struck by an unknown motorist heading west on Paisano. Mr. Campa was pronounced dead at the scene.

Based on evidence found at the scene, the vehicle is believed to be a white 2002-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche which should show damage to the front left and has a broken fog light cover. This was the 18^th traffic fatality of 2011, compared to only 13 at the same time last year; and it was the 6^th pedestrian fatality, compared to 5 at the same time last year.

  If you have information about the identity of the suspect(s) involved, please call Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 566-TIPS (566-8477) or on-line at www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you can qualify for a cash reward up to $1,000.

Crime Stoppers of El Paso: a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crime.

Crime Stoppers of El Paso, inc. has now launched our social networking sites:

 

CRIME STOPPERS OF EL PASO is partners with the media to fulfill our mission of reducing the fear of illegal activity in our neighborhoods by involving the community in helping solve crime.

Click any of the media logos below to visit their websites:

Crime Stoppers of El Paso ’10 stats / Since inception (1978) Subjects arrested 24 / 3825 Cases 32 / 4638 Narcotics recovered $ 930 / $ 47,892,882 Property recovered $ 0 / $ 4,177,456 Rewards issued $ 5,300 / $ 875,050

   END OF NEWS RELEASE

Posted 22 April 2011 10:25 AM by jtovar

Filed under: CRIMESTOPPERS OF EL PASO "CRIME OF THE WEEK"

22 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BUSTED DURING “DITCH PARTY”

El Paso County Sheriff's Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 NEWS RELEASE Contact: Jesse Tovar /Public Information Officer (915) 538-2119 Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370) EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office (UPPER VALLEY PATROL) EVENT: 22 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BUSTED DURING “DITCH PARTY”  LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS DATE / TIME: APRIL 20, 2011 10:48 am RESULT: TEENS BUSTED

RELEASE DATE / TIME : 04-21-11 11:20 AM

EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS-  Early Wednesday morning 04/20 at 10:48 am, Sheriff’s Deputies were checking 2 juveniles in the 7900 block of Keily, El Paso County, Texas, when they were flagged down by a Truant Officer for the Canutillo School District who was near the area. The Truant Officer provided authorities information on the possible whereabouts of several juveniles who were absent from Canutillo High School without authorization. Deputies checked the property & heard several noises emitting from within a building located within the property. Deputies located over 20 juveniles within the building in 2 separate rooms & also noticed a distinct smell of burning marijuana coming from inside.

While searching for more juveniles, Sheriff’s Deputies located two baggies & a rolled paper with marijuana inside. Deputies also located several prescription pills on site.

None of the juveniles claimed ownership of the found narcotics. Canutillo ISD District Officials working closely with Sheriff’s Deputies identified each of the juveniles. Arrangements made through the Canutillo Independent School District had the majority of the 22 juveniles transported back to school by a district bus, under the supervision of the Truant Officer. The Non-Canutillo ISD students were turned over their parents who were called to the scene. Deputies issued citations to several of the juveniles for possession of tobacco products (Case #’s 2011-02311 / 2011-02308).

22 Juveniles were located (All ages ranged from 14-17):

• 15 juvenile males / 7 juvenile females were found on the premises

• 9 cited for Possession of Tobacco Products

• 4 oz. of Marijuana were recovered at the scene

• 54 light orange colored pills identified as Hydrochlorothiazide and Lisinopril (Prescription medications - an ACE inhibitor controlled substance used for hypotension and water retention).

INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

NO OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED AT THIS TIME 

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in March of 2001 was the first Sheriff’s Office in the   State of Texas to be Internationally Accredited from CALEA and is now the recipient of the First CALEA Tri-Arc award in Texas (4^th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy

Posted 21 April 2011 11:20 AM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, UPPER VALLEY PATROL

”MOST WANTED” FUGITIVE NABBED IN COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO

El Paso County Sheriff's Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 NEWS RELEASE Contact: Jesse Tovar /Public Information Officer (915) 538-2119 Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370) EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office (STRIKE TEAM) EVENT: TIP LEADS DEPUTIES TO LOCATION OF “MOST WANTED” SUBJECT  LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO DATE / TIME: 04/20/2011 5:30 PM RESULT: ARREST MADE

RELEASE DATE / TIME : 04-10-2011 8:05 PM

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO - On Wednesday 4-20-11 at 3:00 PM, Sheriff’s Office Strike Team Deputies acting on a Crime Stoppers tip attempted to locate Fugitive JAMES OLEN WORTHAM (34) at a residence in Northeast El Paso, TX. WORTHAM had an outstanding criminal warrant for AGGRAVATED ASSAULT W/ DEADLY WEAPON (Bond $100,000). Strike Team Deputies did not locate WORTHAM at that location but were able to develop other leads that possibly placed him living with a girlfriend in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Strike Team Deputies made contact with the Colorado Springs Authorities & provided all pertinent information on WORTHAM . Late Wednesday afternoon at about 5:30 PM, Colorado Springs (CO) Police Department were able to locate and apprehend WORTHAM . He he was booked into the El Paso County (CO) Criminal Detention Center awaiting extradition back to El Paso, TX.

JAMES OLEN WORTHAM was listed as one of Crime Stoppers of El Paso Most Wanted for  the Sheriff’s Office & was profiled on December 25, 2010.

 

JAMES OLEN WORTHAM (34) AGGRAVATED ASSAULT W/ DEADLY WEAPON - $100,000 BOND

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in March of 2001 was the first Sheriff’s Office in the   State of Texas to be Internationally Accredited from CALEA and is now the recipient of the First CALEA Tri-Arc award in Texas (4^th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy

Posted 21 April 2011 09:55 AM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, MOST WANTED CAPTURES

DETENTION OFFICER CLASS 11-1 ACHIEVES 100 % PASSING RATE ON STATE EXAM

El Paso County Sheriff's Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 NEWS RELEASE Contact: Jesse Tovar /Public Information Officer (915) 538-2119 Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370) EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office (REGION VIII TRAINING ACADEMY) EVENT: CADETS PASS 100% ON BASIC CORRECTIONS OFFICER EXAM LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: REGION VIII TRAINING ACADEMY – 12501 Montana El Paso, TX DATE / TIME: APRIL 20, 2011 RESULT: CADETS PASS STATE EXAM

On Wednesday, 04-20-10, the Sheriff's Office Basic Corrections Officer (Detention) Class 11-01 took their TCLEOSE State Basic Corrections Officer Exam. All 13 cadets of Class 11-01 passed on the first attempt (100%). The Deputy Cadets will graduate on Friday, May 6, 2011.

 Congratulations to Class 11-01

  

The class name is "TITANS"

Class Motto: “One Team One Fight” 

100% PASSING RATE ON STATE EXAM

Posted 21 April 2011 09:20 AM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, SPECIAL FEATURES

MURDER SUSPECT IN CUSTODY (MANHUNT MONDAY CAPTURE NO.76)

El Paso County Sheriff's Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 NEWS RELEASE Contact: Jesse Tovar /Public Information Officer (915) 538-2119 Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370) EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EL PASO POLICE DEPT.) EVENT:  FUGITIVE ARREST MARKS 76th MANHUNT MONDAY CAPTURE  LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: El Paso County, TX DATE / TIME: APRIL 18, 2011 11:15 AM RESULT: ARREST MADE

RELEASE DATE / TIME : 04-18-11 5:40 PM

EL PASO, TEXAS- After being profiled as today’s MANHUNT MONDAY fugitive 04-18-11 (see here…) – RUDY GONZALEZ JR. (42) was captured this morning at 11:15 am after EPPD Officers received a Crime Stoppers tip on GONZALEZ JR.’s whereabouts in Central / West El Paso. RUDY GONZALEZ JR. was taken into custody without incident.

The El Paso Police Department will be releasing the details of his capture at a later time – stay tuned for that.

RUDY GONZALEZ JR.’s arrest marks the 76th MANHUNT MONDAY capture out of 122 Fugitives profiled.

RUDY GONZALEZ JR. (42)

MURDER  $250,000 BOND

ASSAULT / FAMV  $5,000 BOND

HARRASSMENT  $2,000 BOND

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in March of 2001 was the first Sheriff’s Office in the   State of Texas to be Internationally Accredited from CALEA and is now the recipient of the First CALEA Tri-Arc award in Texas (4^th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy

Posted 18 April 2011 05:44 PM by jtovar

Filed under: MANHUNT MONDAY, MOST WANTED CAPTURES

MAN DECEASED AFTER EARLY MORNING SWAT STANDOFF IN FABENS, TX

El Paso County Sheriff's Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 NEWS RELEASE Contact: Jesse Tovar /Public Information Officer (915) 538-2119 Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370) EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office (LOWER VALLEY PATROL/ SWAT) EVENT: MAN DECEASED AFTER EARLY MORNING SWAT STANDOFF IN FABENS, TX  LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 15000 BLOCK OF ALAMEDA EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS DATE / TIME: APRIL 18, 2011 1:00 AM RESULT: INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

RELEASE DATE / TIME : 04-18-11 11:20 AM

FABENS, TEXAS-  Early Monday morning at about 1:00 AM, Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a residence in the 15000 block of Alameda, Fabens, TX (just outside of Clint, TX) in reference to an intoxicated male subject inside a residence with possible weapons. According to the caller, the subject was threatening people at a gathering held at the residence. 

Deputies along with the assistance of United Stated Border Patrol Agents arrived on scene minutes later & confirmed the same information relayed from dispatchers about a male subject on site threatening individuals while holding a rifle. Additional information received indicated the subject was behaving violently & was highly intoxicated.

Deputies attempted to make contact with the subject who slammed the front door shut as Deputies approached telling authorities no one was going inside. Suddenly, possible gunshots were heard emitting from inside the home in the direction of the Deputies / Agents. Authorities on site quickly took cover & set a perimeter around the home. The Sheriff’s Office Special Weapon & Tactics Team (SWAT) was summoned to the scene.      

As SWAT Operators & Crisis Negotiators began arriving to the scene, the subject exited the residence through the front doorway holding a rifle. After a brief stand off, the subject lowered the rifle pointing it towards the direction of SWAT Operators / USBP Agents. At that instance, shots were fired and subject was fatally wounded. El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Crimes Against Persons Detectives responded to the scene & are continuing with the investigation.

The 46 year-old Deceased Suspect will not be identified at this time as an investigation continues.

• The shooting is also being reviewed administratively by EPCSO Internal Affairs Division.
• The Sheriff’s Office SWAT Operators involved in the shooting will not be identified at this time & have been placed on administrative leave with pay pending the outcome of the investigation.
• The total amount of rounds fired by the Deputies will not be released at this time as the investigation continues. An Autopsy is scheduled for a later date.

 NO OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED AT THIS TIME 

 The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in March of 2001 was the first Sheriff’s Office in the   State of Texas to be Internationally Accredited from CALEA and is now the recipient of the First CALEA Tri-Arc award in Texas (4^th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy

Posted 18 April 2011 11:20 AM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, LOWER VALLEY PATROL

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