September 2011 - Posts

CRIME STOPPERS OF EL PASO MOST WANTED FOR SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

EL PASO, TEXAS – The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office & the El Paso Police Department 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!

CRANDALL, MARCUS WAYNE (33) DOB 05/29/78 h/m 5’5” 152 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes BURGLARY OF HABITATION - $15,000 BOND	Banda, Angel h/m (17) dob 08/17/94 6’00” 130 lbs. Black Hair Brown Eyes Agg Assault w/ Deadly Weapon/FamV
ROMO, JENNIE (45) DOB 10/22/65 h/f 5’3” 190 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes 4 COUNTS – THEFT OF PROPERTY (BY CHECK) - $3,500 BOND	Briseno, Martin (21) dob 09/11/90 h/m 5’04” 190 lbs. Black Hair Brown Eyes Assault/Family Violence
ROSALES, JESSIE ALEJANDRO (36) DOB 09/09/74 h/m 6’1” 265 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes THEFT OF PROPERTY (BY CHECK) - $750 BOND	Gonzalez, Angel (48) dob 10/01/62 h/m 5’08” 185 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes 2 x Aggravated Assault
ACEVEDO, JOSE (37) DOB 03/28/74 h/m 5’9” 190 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes BURGLARY OF HABITATION - $2,500 BOND EVADING ARREST / DETENTION - $2,500 BOND	Alvarez, Thomas (19) dob 03/16/92 h/m 6’01” 220 lbs. Black Hair Brown Eyes Assault/Family Violence
MARTINEZ, JOSE (22) DOB 01/14/89 h/m 5’8” 160 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes ENGAGING IN ORGANIZED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY - $40,000 BOND	Cadena, Christopher (23) dob 06/07/88 h/m 5’03” 130 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes Assault/Family Violence

Posted 30 September 2011 01:20 PM by jtovar

Filed under: CRIME STOPPERS MOST WANTED

CRIME STOPPERS CRIME OF THE WEEK 09-30-11: POLICE SEEK SUSPECTS WHO DUMP TIRES AROUND TOWN

 CRIME STOPPERS CRIME OF THE WEEK 09-30-11 

POLICE SEEK  SUSPECTS WHO DUMP TIRES AROUND TOWN

The same suspects are believed to be dumping used truck tires in vacant lots and desert areas around town for the past several years,

Crime Stoppers “Crime of the Week.”

On Tuesday, August 23^rd, 2011, about 10:30 in the morning, an officer from the Police Department’s Northeast Regional Command was dispatched to the intersection of Lincoln and Partello in regards to illegal dumping. Upon arrival the officer met a witness who said two men had just dumped approximately 30 large commercial truck tires in the vacant lot.

This activity has been ongoing for several years. There is a fee to dispose of used tires properly, but the suspects involved simply dump tires wherever they can to avoid paying the fees. This not only creates an ugly eyesore for the neighborhoods where the dumping takes place, it also costs taxpayers a substantial amount of money to clean up afterwards. The suspects in this case were two Hispanic men driving a late model pickup, possibly Chevrolet, with a blue top, gray side panels, and towing a black trailer. There was also a 90’s model white car, possibly a Pontiac.

(VIDEO COURTESY: CRIME STOPPERS OF EL PASO) – CLICK SCREEN TO PLAY

If you have any information at all 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, 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 ’11 stats / Since inception (1978) Subjects arrested 69 / 3870 Cases 91 / 4697 Narcotics recovered $ 25,870 / $ 47,917,822 Property recovered $ 15,000 / $ 4,192,456 Rewards issued $ 21,900 / $ 891,650

   END OF NEWS RELEASE

Posted 30 September 2011 10:10 AM by jtovar

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

PUBLIC ADVISORY: TELEPHONE SCAMS INCREASING IN FABENS & TORNILLO

NEWS RELEASE

El Paso County Sheriff’s Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 Contact: Angelica Becerra / Public Information Officer    Office: (915) 538-2119 Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5237) EMAIL: abecerra@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG

“We Serve With Pride”

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EL PASO COUNTY, TX- The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of El Paso County about the recent increase of telephone scams occurring in the Tornillo and Fabens, TX area. The caller’s method of operation is as follows:

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1. CALLER- Calls the person and claims to be a family member (nephew) by addressing the person on the phone line as “TIO” OR “TIA” (uncle or aunt)
2. CALLER- Claims he (nephew) is detained at a Port of Entry by  “MEXICAN OFFICIALS” and provides accurate information to the caller convincing the person it is indeed a family member of theirs (i.e., correct name, vehicle known to be driven & additional family member names)
3. CALLER- Tells person a certain amount of money is required and needs to be paid so the family member can be released.
4. CALLER-Gives person instructions where to send/wire the money or a designated location to meet with another person and drop off the money.

The amount of money demanded by the CALLER (scammer) ranges from $400 up to $2000. The CALLER is requesting the person obtain the money in a form of a money gram/money order and either have it wired to another place in Mexico or delivered at a designated location just across the border (i.e., restaurant). The calls are known to take place on any day or time of the week.  Victims of the phone scam have described the voice to be that of a male claiming to be the “Mexican Official”. Victims have reported numbers on their caller ID’s to be 10-digit numbers.  

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to report such incidents and be aware of these continuous scams. Should anyone in the community receive a similar phone call please contact the El Paso County Sheriff’s Dispatch: 

FOR EMERGENCIES DIAL: 9-1-1 / FOR NON-EMERGENCY DIAL: 915-546-2280

Safety Tips:

• VERIFY IN FACT THAT A FAMILY MEMBER HAS BEEN DETAINED WITH EITHER:
  • Local Law Enforcement
  • American Consulate/Consulate General of Mexico (915-533-4082)
  • Other family members
• IF YOU CONTINUE TO RECEIVE CALLS CONTACT YOUR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FILE A REPORT AND HAVE READY:
• Time & Day it occurred (how many times)
• Telephone numbers obtained
• What conversation took place
• The value lost as a result of the scam to include any documentation 
• DO NOT SEND money without verifying information

DO NOT FALL VICTIM TO A PHONE SCAM!!

Posted 28 September 2011 04:00 PM by abecerra

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, UPPER VALLEY PATROL, LOWER VALLEY PATROL

UPDATE-DEPUTIES ARREST DWI DRIVER WHO COLLIDES INTO A SOCORRO POLICE PATROL UNIT

NEWS RELEASE

El Paso County Sheriff’s Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 Contact: Angelica Becerra / Public Information Officer    Office: (915) 538-2119 Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5237) EMAIL: abecerra@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG

“We Serve With Pride”

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EL PASO, TX- On Monday, 09-27-11 at approximately 12:53 AM Deputies were dispatched to Interstate Highway-10 East, Mile Marker 37 (near Horizon Exit ramp), in reference to a motor vehicle accident involving a Socorro Police Department Patrol Unit. Upon arrival, Deputies met with the Socorro Police Officers on scene and made contact with the driver of a grey 1999 Mazda pick-up truck. Deputies immediately noticed the driver had a strong odor of alcohol emitting from his person and beer cans were seen in the immediate area of the truck.

Initially, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office was assisting the Socorro Police Department (SPD) by providing additional traffic control for a motor vehicle accident that occurred earlier on Interstate Highway-10 MM 42 (near Clint Exit) being investigated by the SPD. 

Further investigation revealed a SPD, officially marked unit, was parked on Interstate Highway-10 East, Mile Marker 37, in an effort to divert traffic from IH-10 eastbound and onto the Horizon exit ramp, when it was struck by a 1999 Mazda pick-up truck.

UPDATE: A second vehicle, a black 2002 Mazda Miata, also traveling eastbound on IH-10 (right lane) driven by 21 year old Angel Avila-Garcia, then struck the 1999 Mazda pick-up truck. The driver of the second vehicle was not cited at the time due to the driver not able to see the vehicles on the highway. 

Sheriff’s Deputies did take custody of the driver of the pick-up truck, who was the sole occupant,  for suspicion of Driving While Intoxicated and obtained a search warrant for a mandatory blood draw. The driver was later booked into the El Paso County Jail Annex with a bond of $1000.00. The driver is a 25 year old Hispanic male identified as Juan Marin Castillo Jr. from Clint, TX. No Officer(s) were injured on scene. Mr. Juan Castillo has two previous arrests for DWI.

 

 

JUAN MARTIN CASTILLO JR. (25)

CHARGE: DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

BOND: $1000.00

Posted 28 September 2011 01:30 PM by abecerra

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, LOWER VALLEY PATROL

LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY MASS-TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

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Law Enforcement Agencies join to honor those

who serve and protect

EL PASO, Texas –On behalf of El Paso’s local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and its first responders, we are pleased to announce the Second Annual Law Enforcement and Public Safety (LEAPS) mass in honor of all law enforcement officers and first responders and to thank them for their service.   A portion of the celebration will be dedicated to the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their communities.

The LEAPS mass will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 11:00 am, St. Patrick’s Cathedral located at 1118 N. Mesa.  Principal celebrant Most Reverend Armando X. Ochoa and concelebrant Father Jimmy Drennan, a former police officer from San Antonio, cordially invite El Paso and its surrounding community to attend and honor those that have served and continue to serve and protect.  All faiths are welcome.

A networking reception will be held in the Cathedral’s Multi-purpose Center immediately following the celebration.

If your schedule permits hope you can attend.

Posted 26 September 2011 05:00 PM by abecerra

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

DRIVER ARRESTED FOR DWI SENDS ONE TO THE HOSPITAL & CAUSES RESIDENTS TO EVACUATE THEIR HOMES

NEWS RELEASE

El Paso County Sheriff’s Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 Contact: Angelica Becerra / Public Information Officer    Office: (915) 538-2119 Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5237) EMAIL: abecerra@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG

“We Serve With Pride”

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El Paso, TX- On Saturday morning, 09-24-2011 at approximately 7:00 AM Deputies were dispatched to the 800 block of Coach Rd. (Westway), El Paso County Texas, in reference to and Motor Vehicle Accident with injuries. Upon arrival Deputies saw a damaged black 2004 Ford Taurus with a female occupant trapped inside and a male subject near the vehicle.

A preliminary investigation determined the Ford Taurus was traveling westbound on Coach Rd. at a possible high rate of speed and lost control of the vehicle as he approached a curve at the 800 block of Coach. 

The driver struck and damaged property in the immediate area to include a gas meter which resulted in a heavy gas leak. West Valley Fire Department arrived and was able to extract the female from the vehicle. Several residents in the area were evacuated due to the gas leak. West Valley Fire Department (WVFD) was able to cap the gas leak allowing residents to return to their homes after approximately 40 minutes, until Texas Gas Service arrived.

The passenger was transported by Life Ambulance to a local area hospital for possible head injuries and lacerations to the body and the driver refused to be medically treated. The driver was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and booked into the El Paso County Jail with a $5000.00 bond.

The driver was identified as Samuel Sanchez (28) and the passenger as Jasmine Romo (27). The driver and passenger were said to be leaving from a party after celebrating the driver’s birthday. Both are from Anthony, NM.

SAMUEL SANCHEZ (28)

CHARGE: DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

BOND: $5000.00

Posted 26 September 2011 03:00 PM by abecerra

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, UPPER VALLEY PATROL

UPPER VALLEY RESIDENT ARRESTED FOR DEADLY CONDUCT

NEWS RELEASE

El Paso County Sheriff’s Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 Contact: Angelica Becerra / Public Information Officer    Office: (915) 538-2119 Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5237) EMAIL: abecerra@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG

“We Serve With Pride”

EL PASO, TX- On Friday, 09-23-2011 at approximately 9:45 PM Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to the 6700 Block of Westside Dr., El Paso County Texas, in reference to shots fired. Several Deputies working an off duty at Grace Gardens Hall also heard shots fired and immediately responded towards the area. Deputies took cover and went to the residence located at the 6800 block of Westside Dr.

Upon arrival, the OFFENDER was seen pointing the weapon in the direction of the Hall, an approximate 200 yards north of the Hall. The OFFENDER and two other subjects at the residence appeared to be drinking and claimed to be shooting at clay targets.

According to a witness, multiple gun shots were heard near the Hall and the OFFENDER was seen pointing the weapon towards the direction of Grace Gardens Hall. No one was injured.

The OFFENDER was placed under arrest for Deadly Conduct and the shot gun was recovered (Browning 20 gauge shotgun). The OFFENDER was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility with a bond of $2,500.00.

The OFFENDER was identified as Matthew Blaugrund (42).

MATTHEW BLAUGRUND (42)

CHARGE: DEADLY CONDUCT

BOND: $2,500

Posted 26 September 2011 02:30 PM by abecerra

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, UPPER VALLEY PATROL

MANHUNT MONDAY 09-26-11: JOSE MARTINEZ

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

JOSE MARTINEZ

(PHOTO ABOVE OF FUGITIVE MARTINEZ)

FUGITIVE INFORMATION: NAME: JOSE MARTINEZ (22) DOB: 01-14-89 AKA’s: DE LAS ROSA, JOSE “JOEY” ETHINCITY / GENDER: HISPANIC/MALE HEIGHT: 5’8” WEIGHT: 160 lbs. HAIR: Brown EYES: Brown BUILD: Medium COMPLEXION: Medium TATTOOS: LEFT ARM – “VALERIA” / RIGHT ARM – “ELEXA”

ENGAGED IN ORGANIZED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY (AGGRAVATED ROBBERY) $40,000 BOND

EL PASO, TEXAS - This week’s MANHUNT MONDAY Most Wanted Fugitive is an individual sought for a violent assault. The target is identified as JOSE MARTINEZ (22) of El Paso, TX.

SEPTEMBER 2011: On Monday night 09-05-2011 at about 10:45 PM, a male subject / Victim was lured by an ex-girlfriend to a residence in the 1200 block of Westway Blvd. (Westway, TX) Upon arrival, he was assaulted by three male subjects with a baseball bat. The Victim’s vehicle also stolen by the assailants during the incident. Two individuals identified as SONIA REZA (ex-girlfriend) & OSCAR TARANGO were arrested a short time later.

 

Now a 3rd suspect has been identified and authorities are hot on the trail of JOSE MARTINEZ wanted in connection for his role in this violent crime.

MARTINEZ is wanted for the offense of Engaging in organized Criminal Activity (Aggravated Robbery). It is believed MARTINEZ remains in the area possibly hiding with friends or relatives.

Please help Law Enforcement take him off the streets & bring him to justice.

If anyone has seen or has any information on the whereabouts of JOSE MARTINEZ 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:

Posted 25 September 2011 11:10 PM by jtovar

Filed under: MANHUNT MONDAY

CRIME STOPPERS OF EL PASO MOST WANTED FOR SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

EL PASO, TEXAS – 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!

ABEYTA, MICHAEL (33) DOB 02/14/78 h/m 6’0” 190 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes TERRORISTIC THREAT - $15,000 BOND	Castro, Juan h/m (22) dob 12/05/88 5’09” 160 lbs. Black Hair Brown Eyes Assault/Family Violence
AGUILERA, AARON (32) DOB 12/08/78 h/m 5’6” 230 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes THEFT OF PROPERTY (BY CHECK) >$500 <$1,500 - $1,000 BOND	Garcia, Juan (34) dob 12/04/76 h/m 5’10” 160 lbs. Black Hair Brown Eyes Violation of Protective Order
GAITAN, YVETTE (44) AKA: DELGADO / LOZANO DOB 11/17/66 h/f 5’6” 225 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes THEFT OF PROPERTY (BY CHECK) >$1,500 <$20,000 - $5,000 BOND DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE - $2,000 BOND	Gamino, Isaac (44) dob 01/31/67 h/m 5’07” 230 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes Assault/Family Violence - Enhanced
MALDONADO, JACOBO JR. (39) DOB 01/29/72 h/m 6’2” 192 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes 2 COUNTS – UNAUTHORIZED USE OF VEHICLE - $6,000 / **NO BOND**	Mendoza, Jose (25) dob 08/01/86 h/m 5’07” 180 lbs. Black Hair Brown Eyes Theft o/500 u/1500
ORTEGA, CHRISTIAN (20) DOB 9/22/91 h/m 5’8” 160 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes THEFT OF PROPERTY >$50 <$500 - $5,000 BOND	Evans, Samuel (27) dob 02/05/84 b/m 6’00” 230 lbs. Black Hair Hazel Eyes Evading Arrest-Vehicle

Posted 23 September 2011 11:00 AM by jtovar

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CRIME STOPPERS CRIME OF THE WEEK 09-23-11: POLICE SEEK INFORMATION ABOUT AGGRAVATED ROBBERY

 CRIME STOPPERS CRIME OF THE WEEK 09-23-11 

POLICE SEEK  INFORMATION ABOUT  AGGRAVATED ROBBERY

A man in central El Paso uses a knife to threaten a store clerk and steal money,

Crime Stoppers “Crime of the Week.”

On Sunday, August 28^th, 2011, about 10:15 in the morning, a lone suspect entered the Dollar General store at 3028 Pershing and pretended to be looking for something to buy. He then walked behind the cashier’s counter, holding a large knife, and demanded money from the cash register. Afterwards, he left the store and was seen walking south on San Marcial.

The suspect is described as an Hispanic man in his 30’s, 5’ 6” tall, with a thin build. He was wearing a long sleeved red shirt, a yellow construction-type reflective vest, and a blue bandana covering the bottom of his face.

(PHOTOS COURTESY: CRIME STOPPERS OF EL PASO)

 

(VIDEO COURTESY: CRIME STOPPERS OF EL PASO) – CLICK SCREEN TO PLAY

If you have any information at all about the identity of this suspect, 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 ’11 stats / Since inception (1978) Subjects arrested 69 / 3870 Cases 91 / 4697 Narcotics recovered $ 25,870 / $ 47,917,822 Property recovered $ 15,000 / $ 4,192,456 Rewards issued $ 21,900 / $ 891,650

   END OF NEWS RELEASE

Posted 23 September 2011 09:00 AM by jtovar

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

MANHUNT MONDAY 09-19-11: BERNIE MORALES

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

BERNIE MORALES

(PHOTOS ABOVE OF FUGITIVE MORALES)

FUGITIVE INFORMATION: NAME: BERNIE MORALES (55) DOB: 10-06-55 AKA’s: BERNIE GUTIERREZ/ BERNIE VENADO ETHINCITY / GENDER: HISPANIC/MALE HEIGHT: 5’7” WEIGHT: 170 lbs. HAIR: Brown EYES: Brown BUILD: Medium COMPLEXION: Medium PLACE OF BIRTH: FABENS, TX TATTOOS: LEFT FOREARM – Picture of a Snake

SEX OFFENDER DUTY TO REGISTER (LIFE / ANNUALLY) $25,000 BOND

EL PASO, TEXAS - This week’s MANHUNT MONDAY Most Wanted Fugitive is an absconded Sex Offender believed to remain in the area. The target is identified as BERNIE MORALES (55) of El Paso, TX.

JULY 2000: Summer 2000 (July), BERNIE MORALES is arrested & charged with the violent crime of AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT. MORALES was later sentenced to 10 years TDC (Texas Department of Corrections). MORALES was released earlier this year – 2011 & was set to be discharged from Parole in September 2011. As of July 2011, MORALES has absconded from the Multi Use Facility located at 1650 Horizon, El Paso County, TX & his whereabouts are unknown. It remains a mystery why he absconded from the Facility.

MORALES is now wanted for the offense of Sex Offender Duty To Register (Life / Annually). It is believed MORALES remains in the area where he has several family members in El Paso’s Lower Valley. Please help Law Enforcement take him off the streets & bring him to justice.

If anyone has seen or has any information on the whereabouts of BERNIE MORALES 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:

Posted 18 September 2011 09:35 PM by jtovar

Filed under: MANHUNT MONDAY

UPDATE-ARMED & EXTREMELY UPDATE-DANGEROUS FUGITIVE CAPTURED IN CANUTILLO, TX

NEWS RELEASE

El Paso County Sheriff’s Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 Contact: Angelica Becerra / Public Information Officer    Office: (915) 538-2119 Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5237) EMAIL: abecerra@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG

“We Serve With Pride”

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EL PASO, COUNTY TX- Today, 09-17-11 at approximately 12:30 PM, an Upper Valley resident contacted Law Enforcement authorities in reference to the location of several items which were believed to have been taken during the Aggravated Assault of an El Paso County Sheriff’s Detective who is attached to the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, along with the United States Marshal Service and Federal Bureau of Investigation were able to recover numerous items which were concealed in abandoned structures at the 7600 block of Doniphan, in Canutillo, TX. One of the items which was recovered, was the Assault Rifle (M4) taken on 09-15-11, during the time an EPCSO detective was assaulted.  The case remains under investigation. 

Posted 17 September 2011 06:00 PM by abecerra

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, UPPER VALLEY PATROL

CRIME STOPPERS OF EL PASO MOST WANTED FOR SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

EL PASO, TEXAS – 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!

BORREGO, ERIK (33) DOB 07/10/78 h/m 5’11” 210 lbs. Black Hair Brown Eyes BURGLARY OF BUILDING - $10,000 BOND	Huerta, Marco (23) dob 10/09/87 h/m 3300 Voss 6’02” 230 lbs. Brown Hair Hazel Eyes Stalking Assault Causes Bodily Injury
MORALES, BERNIE (55) DOB 10/06/55 h/m 5’7” 170 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes FAIL TO REGISTER AS A SEX OENDER (LIFE / ANNUALLY) - $25,000 BOND	Gonzalez, Jennifer (29) dob 05/15/82 h/f 5’02” 145 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes UUMV
ARROYOS, ROSA (47) DOB 12/14/63 h/f 5’4” 160 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes DELIVERY OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (COCAINE) - **NO BOND** POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (COCAINE) - **NO BOND**	Garcia, Alberto (21) dob 02/20/90 h/m 5’07” 156 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes Aggravated Robbery
ENRIQUEZ, JOSE (21) DOB 05/09/90 h/m 5’5” 130 lbs. Black Hair Brown Eyes ASSAULT / FAMV - $7,000 BOND	Coy, David (63) dob 09/07/48 h/m 5’10” 160 lbs. Black Hair Brown Eyes Sex Offender Duty to Register
DIAZ, DARIO JR. (25) DOB 8/21/86 h/m 5’9” 170 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes 9 COUNTS - CREDIT CARD OR DEBIT CARD ABUSE - **NO BOND**	Garcia, Christopher (26) Dob 07/04/85 h/m 5’07” 156 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes Aggravated Robbery

 

Posted 16 September 2011 03:20 PM by jtovar

Filed under: CRIME STOPPERS MOST WANTED

CRIME STOPPERS CRIME OF THE WEEK 09-16-11: POLICE SEEK INFORMATION ABOUT PARK VANDALISM

 CRIME STOPPERS CRIME OF THE WEEK 09-16-11 

POLICE SEEK  INFORMATION ABOUT  PARK VANDALISM

Crime Stoppers of El Paso is assisting the El Paso Police Department in locating subjects who cut the cables at a city park in order to steal copper wiring, causing cancellation of all night games at the park and making this the,

Crime Stoppers “Crime of the Week.”

Sometime between the hours of 8:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 28^th, 2011, and 10:00 A.M. the next morning, somebody destroyed the transformer box at the Westside Sports Complex, 201 Isela Rubalcava, in order to cut out the copper cables inside. The vandalism caused $10,000 in damages; however, the crime did much more damage to the families who use the park.

As a result of the vandalism, the City’s Parks and Recreation Department had to cancel all night games for youth soccer and football until further notice. The one night of vandalism will end up affecting more than 5,000 families who participate in the youth sports program. Nothing is known about the person who committed this crime except that it was an experienced electrician.

(PHOTOS COURTESY: CRIME STOPPERS OF EL PASO)

  

(VIDEO COURTESY: CRIME STOPPERS OF EL PASO) – CLICK SCREEN TO PLAY

If you have any information at all about the identity of this suspect, 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 ’11 stats / Since inception (1978) Subjects arrested 58 / 3859 Cases 79 / 4685 Narcotics recovered $ 25,070 / $ 47,917,022 Property recovered $ 15,000 / $ 4,192,456 Rewards issued $ 17,750 / $ 887,500

   END OF NEWS RELEASE

Posted 16 September 2011 11:00 AM by jtovar

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

UPDATE-ARMED & EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FUGITIVE CAPTURED IN CANUTILLO, TX

NEWS RELEASE

El Paso County Sheriff’s Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 Contact: Angelica Becerra / Public Information Officer    Office: (915) 538-2119 Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5237) EMAIL: abecerra@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG

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EL PASO, TX- UPDATE/On 09-15-2011, at approximately 5:00 PM, Law Enforcement Officials received additional leads that FUGITIVE/LAVENANT was at a nearby residence located at the 100 block of Roosevelt in Canutillo, TX. The leads were confirmed by Officers and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T. team was immediately summoned to the said location along with additional agencies assisting with the manhunt. Upon arrival, Law Enforcement agencies established a perimeter and attempted to make contact with FUGITIVE/LAVENANT.

Once again, FUGITIVE/LAVENANT attempted to elude Law Enforcement Officials only to find himself in contact with S.W.A.T members who surrounded the residence, at which time, FUGITIVE/LAVENANT was shot.  LAVENANT was transported to a local area hospital with critical injuries and is pending additional federal (Assault on a Federal Officer) and state charges (Escape & Aggravated Assault on a Public Servant). The investigation continues.  

Earlier during the manhunt, Canutillo and Anthony School Districts were placed on lockdown for approximately two in a half hours before the lockdown was lifted. Several roadblocks were established in nearby areas in search for armed FUGITIVE/LAVENANT. El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Specialized Teams were also deployed to the area working diligently for new leads. 

In addition to the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force (Ice, DPS, EPCSO, Office of the Attorney General & U.S. Marshal), assisting agencies also consisted of the FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force, Border Patrol (air support) and the El Paso Police Department. 

The Detective was transported earlier to a local area hospital with non-life threatening injuries (severe back and knee injury).

The EPCSO would like to thank the public for their help and motorists for being very understanding and cooperative during the checks of their vehicles.

Posted 15 September 2011 10:30 PM by abecerra

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