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TWO ARRESTED IN FABENS, TX- ONE ASSAULTS DEPUTY
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NEWS RELEASE
RELEASE DATE & TIME: Monday, May 20, 2013 @ 6:45 PM
| El Paso County Sheriff’s Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 Public Information Officer, Angelica Becerra Cell: 915-479-1678 Office: (915) 538-2119 EMAIL: abecerra@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG  | 
“We Serve With Pride” |
EL PASO TEXAS- On 05-19-13 at approximately 9:00 PM, Sheriff’s Deputy patrolling in Fabens, TX, noticed two subjects at the 100 block of W. Main with one subject consuming an alcohol beverage. Both subjects got into the vehicle and drove off after seeing the Deputy. The vehicle was then seen parked in front of a residence at the 100 block of NE Camp, Fabens, TX. The driver exited and the passenger became belligerent and confrontational as he exited the vehicle which resulted in the subject being tased. The passenger then assaulted the Deputy and was charged with the Public Intoxication and Assault on a Public Servant. The driver/Jose Angel Medina was charged for prohibited weapons after brass knuckles were found in the vehicle/driver’s seat.
ARRESTED
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| JOSE ANGEL MEDINA (22) | ADRIAN TRUJILLO (24) |
CHARGE:
PROHIBITED WEAPONS/KNUCKLES | CHARGE(S):
ASSAULT ON A PUBLIC SERVANT
PUBLIC INTOXICATION |
| BOND: $750 | BOND: $2,500 |
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MANHUNT MONDAY 05-20-13: DANIEL GORDILLO JR.
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FUGITIVE INFORMATION: NAME: DANIEL GORDILLO JR. (21) AKA: DANIEL SALAZAR DOB: 11-19-1991 ETHINCITY / GENDER: HISPANIC / MALE HEIGHT: 5’8” WEIGHT: 160 lbs. HAIR: Black EYES: Brown BUILD: Medium PLACE OF BIRTH: EL PASO, TEXAS | 
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EL PASO, TEXAS – This week’s MANHUNT MONDAY Most Wanted Fugitive is sought for various Crimes The target is identified as DANIEL GORDILLO JR. of El Paso, Texas.
Law Enforcement Officials are asking the community for assistance in locating DANIEL GORDILLO. In May 2012, GORDILLO JR. stole a 2002 Ford F-250 & was arrested for this offense a short time later. He has since failed to show for court on this crime & is now wanted for the offense of THEFT >$1500 <$20,000 . He is also sought for an unrelated recent crime of ENGAGING IN ORGANIZED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.
DANIEL GORDILLO JR. knows authorities are looking for him but remains on the run eluding capture. He is also one of CRIME STOPPERS OF EL PASO Most Wanted Fugitives.
If anyone has seen or has any information on the whereabouts of
DANIEL GORDILLO JR. please (click on SUBMIT icon):
or CONTACT:
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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.
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FABENS, TX-DRIVER CHARGED WITH DWI WITH PASSENGER U/15 YOA
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NEWS RELEASE
RELEASE DATE & TIME: Sunday, May 19, 2013 @ 8:50 AM
| El Paso County Sheriff’s Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 Public Information Officer, Angelica Becerra Cell: 915-479-1678 Office: (915) 538-2119 EMAIL: abecerra@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG |
“We Serve With Pride” |
EL PASO TEXAS- Early morning 0n 05-18-13 at approximately 9:30 AM, Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a motor vehicle accident at NW Camp and NW 3rd in Fabens, TX.
The investigation revealed the driver of a Pontiac Solstice, occupying 3 passengers, was traveling eastbound on NW Camp at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control and skidded approximately 60 yards east and collided with a parked tractor trailer on NW 3rd. As a result of the MVA, the driver/Abiel Correa was placed under arrest for driving under the suspicion of alcohol. Two occupants, a 42 year old female and a 9 year old were transported to a local area hospital where they remain in stable condition. Driver/Correa was charged with DWI with passenger younger than 15 years of age and booked into the Detention Facility. The occupants were not wearing seatbelts.
ARRESTED
ABIEL CORREA (40)
DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED W/CHILD PASSENGER UNDER 15 YOA
BOND: $ 1,000
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LOCAL ESTABLISHMENT RECEIVES BOMB THREAT
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NEWS RELEASE
RELEASE DATE & TIME: Saturday, May 18, 2013 @ 7:50 AM
| El Paso County Sheriff’s Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 Public Information Officer, Angelica Becerra Cell: 915-479-1678 Office: (915) 538-2119 EMAIL: abecerra@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG |
“We Serve With Pride” |
EL PASO TEXAS- Early this morning at approximately 1:24 AM, Sheriffs Deputies responded to an adult entertainment establishment located at the 13200 block of Gateway West in reference to a bomb threat. Upon arrival Deputies notified the owner(s) of the threat resulting in the evacuation of all patrons and staff to secure the building.
The Fort Bliss Bomb Squad was requested to the scene, with Horizon Fire Department and Life Ambulance staged near by at a safe distance.
Further investigation revealed a call was made at 1:24 AM from a pay phone of a convenience store located at Montwood Dr. and George Dieter Dr. where the El Paso Police Department’s Evidence Unit arrived and assisted with processing the scene.
The Fort Bliss Bomb Squad/K-9 conducted a sweep of the building for bombs & explosive devices with negative results. The building was deemed safe and released back to the owner and management. According to the male caller the bomb was said to go off within an hour from the initial call. No one was injured as a result of the evacuation.
If anyone has information regarding the hoax bomb threat please contact the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office at 915-546-2280.
OR submit an ANONYMOUS tip on-line or by texting information to 847411 and entering our Agency keyword EPCSO
SUBMIT A TIP on-line by clicking below:
***Tip411 is not a substitute for 911. Please call 911 in the event of an emergency***
You may also contact Crime Stoppers of El Paso.
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TIP LEADS TO ARREST OF (2) SUBJECTS
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NEWS RELEASE
RELEASE DATE & TIME: Friday, May 17, 2013 @ 3:50 PM
| El Paso County Sheriff’s Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 Public Information Officer, Angelica Becerra Cell: 915-479-1678 Office: (915) 538-2119 EMAIL: abecerra@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG |
“We Serve With Pride” |
EL PASO TEXAS- On 05-16-13, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Strike Team arrested two subjects JOSUE GOMEZ & CHRISTINA MERAZ for outstanding criminal warrants after information was received of their whereabouts. Strike Team members were on their trail and apprehended at the 14800 block of North Loop Dr. after seeing the duo get into a vehicle & drive away.
GOMEZ & MERAZ were arrested by Strike Team members back on 04-23-13 when MERAZ hindered Deputies at a residence where GOMEZ, a wanted felon for Credit Card Abuse, was hiding at the time. The two bonded out to be arrested again on 05-16-13 for pending charges which stemmed out of the same incident on 04-23-13.
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ARRESTED  |
| JOSUE GOMEZ (19) POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA o/2 OZ-U/4 OZ / BOND: $1,000.00 | CHRISTINA MERAZ (34) HINDERING APPREHENSION OR PROSECUTION /BOND: $10,000 |
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OFFICERS DEPART FOR 2013 LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN
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NEWS RELEASE
RELEASE DATE & TIME: Friday, May 17, 2013 @ 1:00 PM
| El Paso County Sheriff’s Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 Public Information Officer, Angelica Becerra Cell: 915-479-1678 Office: (915) 538-2119 EMAIL: abecerra@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG |
“We Serve With Pride” |
EL PASO TEXAS-On Sunday, May 19, 2013. El Paso Law Enforcement will meet at 10:00 AM at the El Paso Community College/Valle Verde Campus and leave at 12:00 PM to commence on their journey to Arlington, Texas for the opening ceremonies at the Special Olympics Texas Summer Games. Various agencies will represent the El Paso, Texas area.
In TEXAS, the law Enforcement Torch Run is one of the largest fundraisers and public awareness for Special Olympics in the world in support of over 40,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
LETR is not limited to just police departments. Sheriff’s Deputies, FBI Agents, private prison and TDCJ corrections officers and personnel, district court officers, military, constable’s offices and fire department personnel are also involved in all levels of the Torch Run! This year the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office will have a total of 14 Sheriff’s Officers participating in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.
Click on link below to watch “GUARDIANS OF THE FLAME video:
http://www.specialolympics.org/Video3.aspx?id=19953
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WANTED SUBJECTS USE FALSE NAMES DURING TRAFFIC STOP
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NEWS RELEASE
RELEASE DATE & TIME: Friday, May 17, 2013 @ 10:30 AM
| El Paso County Sheriff’s Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 Public Information Officer, Angelica Becerra Cell: 915-479-1678 Office: (915) 538-2119 EMAIL: abecerra@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG |
“We Serve With Pride” |
EL PASO TEXAS- On 05-16-13 at 10:00 AM, a Sheriff’s Deputy patrolling the Montana Vista area at Buntline and Montana Ave., conducted a traffic stop on a white Ford F350 which resulted in the arrest of two nervous men who identified themselves to the Deputy with false names. After a confirmation of their identities, further investigation revealed both subjects were wanted for outstanding criminal warrants at the time of the stop. The driver/Tommy Etcheverry of Carlsbad, NM and occupant/James Eads of El Paso, TX, were arrested and booked into the Detention Facility and charged with Fail to Identify.
ARRESTED
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| TOMMY ETCHEVEVERRY (28) | JAMES EADS (36) |
| FAIL TO ID/FUGITIVE INTENT GIVE FALSE INFO BOND: $5,000 ALIAS CAPIAS/THEFT PROP O/$50 BOND: $300 | FAIL TO ID/FUGITIVE INTENT GIVE FALSE INFO BOND: $300 THEFT O/$1,500-U/$20,000 BOND: $15,000 |
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EPCSO JOINS CLICK-IT-OR-TICKET ENFORCEMENT 2013
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NEWS RELEASE
RELEASE DATE & TIME: Friday, May 17, 2013 @ 8:00 AM
| El Paso County Sheriff’s Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 Public Information Officer, Angelica Becerra Cell: 915-479-1678 Office: (915) 538-2119 EMAIL: abecerra@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG |
“We Serve With Pride” |
EL PASO TEXAS- The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office will be joining forces with the Texas Department of Transportation and other local Law Enforcement agencies for the
Annual 2013 Click-It or Ticket (CIOT) Campaign by utilizing a TXDOT grant for
SEATBELT ENFORCEMENT. The purpose of the enforcement is to bring public awareness to drivers and passengers driving on Texas roads to prevent serious injury or death in crash. Seatbelts save lives. Texas Law requires drivers and all passengers in a vehicle to be secured by a safety belt. Officers will be vigilant throughout El Paso County enforcing seatbelt laws and any other traffic violations observed during this period and the peak during holiday traffic.
SEATBELT FACTS:
- Wearing a seatbelt reduces the risk of serious injury in a crash by 45%, for pick-ups it reduces the risk of injury by 60%
- In 2012, there were 5,062 motor vehicle traffic crashes in Texas in which unrestrained occupants sustained fatal or serious injures.
- Teens are the least likely to buckle up to include passengers in genera, pick-up occupants, and motorists in medium sized cities & rural areas (Texas A & M Transportation Institute’s 2012 Survey).
Car crashes are the number one killer of children 1 to 12 years old in the United States.
 | Children younger than 8 years old must ride in a child safety seat or booster seat unless they are taller than 4 feet 9 inches. |  |
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
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SAFE RIDERS- (800) 252-8255
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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (888)327-4236)
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SAFE KIDS WORLDWIDE
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AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
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INSPECTION STATION LOCATOR (866)SEAT CHECK
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TEXAS AGRIL LIFE EXTENSION SERVICE PASSENGER SAFTEY
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RESULTS: EPCSO ANIMAL ROUND-UP MAY 16TH
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NEWS RELEASE
RELEASE DATE & TIME: Thursday, May 16, 2013 @ 11:45 AM
| El Paso County Sheriff’s Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 Public Information Officer, Angelica Becerra Cell: 915-479-1678 Office: (915) 538-2119 EMAIL: abecerra@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG |
“We Serve With Pride” |
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REMINDER-EPCSO ANIMAL ROUND-UP MAY 16TH & 17TH
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NEWS RELEASE
RELEASE DATE & TIME: Thursday, May 16, 2013 @ 5:30 AM
| El Paso County Sheriff’s Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 Public Information Officer, Angelica Becerra Cell: 915-479-1678 Office: (915) 538-2119 EMAIL: abecerra@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG |
“We Serve With Pride” |
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NARCOTICS TIP RESULTS IN (2) MEN ARRESTED FOR METH
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NEWS RELEASE
RELEASE DATE & TIME: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 @ 6:00 PM
| El Paso County Sheriff’s Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 Public Information Officer, Angelica Becerra Cell: 915-479-1678 Office: (915) 538-2119 EMAIL: abecerra@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG |
“We Serve With Pride” |
EL PASO TEXAS- On 05-14-13 the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Strike Team followed up on a tip involving narcotics related activity at an apartment complex at the 4500 block of Krag St., El Paso County Texas. During the investigation a traffic stop was conducted on a black Honda for an expired registration certificate driven by a male subject who was seen leave the apartment. The driver wanted for a Parole Violation, was also found in possession of over 1 gram of methamphetamine.
A search warrant of the apartment was executed with the assistance of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) after Deputies observed what appeared to be components of a “Meth Lab”. The tenant/Jessie Alvarez was placed under arrest for Possession/Transport chemical with intent to Manufacture a Controlled Substance and is pending criminal mischief charges after damaging a window portion of the patrol unit.
Jessie Alvarez was arrested by Strike Team members in December of 2012 for theft & criminal trespass charges during the execution of an arrest warrant where meth components were also found in another apartment at the time.
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| CHASE HALE (38) PAROLE VIOLATION **NO BOND** POSSESSION OF SUBSTANCE IN PG (1) 0/1 GM-U/4 GM / BOND: $3,500
| JESSE ALVAREZ (38)
POSSESSION OF C/S PG 1 U/1 GM
BOND: $5,000
POSSESSION/TRANSPORT chemical with intent to Manufacture a Controlled Substance
BOND: $7,500 |
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35 LBS OF MARIJUANA DISCOVERED DURING TRAFFIC STOP
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NEWS RELEASE
RELEASE DATE & TIME: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 @ 11:45AM
| El Paso County Sheriff’s Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 Public Information Officer, Angelica Becerra Cell: 915-479-1678 Office: (915) 538-2119 EMAIL: abecerra@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG |
“We Serve With Pride” |
EL PASO TEXAS- On 05-14-13 Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a 1994 Ford Explorer at the 9300 block of Alameda Ave., El Paso, TX, after the driver of the said vehicle was seen commit a traffic violation. The traffic stop lead to the arrest of driver, sole occupant, Osvaldo Perez of the 4600 block of La Luz for (3) Sheriff’s Office traffic warrants. Through the course of the said vehicle’s impound inventory, (32) bundles of marijuana, weighing a total of 35 lbs., were found in a blue container in a rear compartment of the vehicle. Perez was charged with the offense of Possession of Marijuana over/5 lbs.- under/50 lbs. and was subsequently booked into the Detention Facility. Perez has previous convictions for Possession of Marijuana. Bond was set at $30,000.
ARRESTED
OSVALDO MIGUEL PEREZ (55)
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DRUGS FOUND DURING DWI ARREST
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NEWS RELEASE
RELEASE DATE & TIME: Monday, May 13, 2013 @ 12:15 PM
| El Paso County Sheriff’s Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 Public Information Officer, Angelica Becerra Cell: 915-479-1678 Office: (915) 538-2119 EMAIL: abecerra@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG |
“We Serve With Pride” |
EL PASO TEXAS- On 05-13-13 at approximately 1:30 AM, a Sheriff’s Deputies patrolling the Campo Bello area in San Elizario, TX, conducted a traffic stop on a 1982 Blue Ford Bronco traveling eastbound with defective equipment. At the time of the stop, both occupants quickly excited the vehicle and upon contact with the driver/Victor Gomez, the Deputy smelled a strong odor of alcohol emitting from Gomez. Gomez was placed under arrest for DWI after failing administered standard field sobriety tests. During the course of the investigation and a search of the vehicle, Gomez and the occupant/Albert Bueno were found in possession of cocaine. Gomez was also charged with Criminal Mischief after he kicked the rear right window to the Patrol Unit. Gomez has two previous DWI convictions (2001 and in 2007).
ARRESTED
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| VICTOR GOMEZ (38) CHARGES: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF O/$500-U/$1,500 BOND: $1,000 POSSESSION OF C/S PG1 U/ 1 GM BOND: $3,000 DWI 3RD OR MORE BOND: $5,000 | ALBERT BUENO (25)
CHARGE:
POSSESSION OF C/S PG1 U/ 1 GM BOND: $3,000 |
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RESULTS: EPCSO ANIMAL ROUND-UP MAY 9 &10
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NEWS RELEASE
RELEASE DATE & TIME: Friday, May 10, 2013 3:55 PM
| El Paso County Sheriff’s Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 Public Information Officer, Angelica Becerra Cell: 915-479-1678 Office: (915) 538-2119 EMAIL: abecerra@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG |
“We Serve With Pride” |
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MISSING JUVENILE FOUND & RETURNED SAFE BY AUTHORITIES
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NEWS RELEASE
RELEASE DATE & TIME: Friday, May 10, 2013 @ 11:15 AM
| El Paso County Sheriff’s Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938 Public Information Officer, Angelica Becerra Cell: 915-479-1678 Office: (915) 538-2119 EMAIL: abecerra@epcounty.com Website: EPCSO.ORG |
“We Serve With Pride” |
EL PASO TEXAS- On 05-09-13 at approximately 1:40 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the area of Horizon Blvd. and Buffalo Dr., El Paso County Texas, in reference to a 16 year old juvenile/victim who went missing as of 1:00 PM the same day. According to the juvenile/victim’s mother, the victim left school went to the residence where it appeared the victim packed some items and left on foot. Authorities were informed that the victim suffers from several medical conditions/ illnesses and is currently on medication(s). The victim had left without food and water and was last seen in a desert area nearby. The Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (S.A.R.) Unit was requested to include air support from the Texas Department of Public Safety/Aviation & Operation Support. After a two in-a-half hour intense search and tracking of the victim within a 3 to 5 mile radius, the victim was located in an abandoned home and returned safe. The coordinated effort amongst the Sheriff’s Office Patrol stations, Communications Section and agencies involved made for a successful search and reunification with his mother.
