TRAFFIC STOP RESULTS IN A VEHICLE PURSUIT-SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES CAPTURE & ARREST 1 PASSENGER
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EL PASO, TX- Monday, 11-28-11 at approximately 10:45 AM, Sheriff’s Deputies were patrolling Horizon Blvd. in El Paso County, TX when they saw a silver Ford Taurus traveling southbound at a high rate of speed at the 1300 block of Horizon Blvd.
The Deputies attempted to stop the said vehicle by activating their unit’s lights but to no avail. Deputies activated the unit’s siren, however, the vehicle continued by turning right onto Peyton Rd. and evade Deputies and a pursuit was in effect. The vehicle came to a stop at the 1200 block of Bernard where the driver, to include the passengers, exited the vehicle to avoid arrest by fleeing on foot.
Further investigation revealed the vehicle was left on park and struck a wall. Deputies noticed several items inside the vehicle believed to possibly be stolen items (TV, Jewelry, Wii & other misc. items). The wall sustained no damage. A brief foot pursuit ensued resulting in the capture of one of the male passengers without further incident.
The subject was identified as ADAN VASQUEZ and was charged with EVADING ARREST & DETENTION. Subject/VASQUEZ also had two outstanding criminal warrants; one for BURGLARY OF HABITATION and one for FAIL TO IDENTIFY. The subject was booked into the El Paso County Jail Annex. The driver and other passenger are pending charges and on the run. The investigation continues.
ADAN VASQUEZ (25)
CHARGE: EVADING ARREST & DETENTION
BOND: $750.00