EPCSO EXPLORER POST 2005 COMPETE AT 2010 NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPLORER CONFERENCE

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 (COMMUNITY SERVICES - EXPLORER POST 2005 ) EVENT: 2010 NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPLORER CONFERENCE  LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE:  ATLANTA, GEORGIA DATE / TIME: JULY 19-24, 2010 RESULT: 3rd Place- Arrest & Search

ATLANTA, GEORGIA- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office Explorer Post 2005 recently attended and competed in the 2010 National Law Enforcement Explorer Conference / Competition at Georgia Tech Univ. in Atlanta Georgia.

Explorer Posts from all over the nation were in attendance. Approximately 600 teams competed in all types of Law Enforcement events and scenarios.

The explorers from El Paso County Sheriff's Office were continuously highly praised by the judges for doing an outstanding job in each of the events that they competed in.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office Explorers were recognized as being in the top 10% of all teams in the Arrest, Search, and Seizure Category  and also received a trophy for placing 3rd in the Arrest and Search team competition event.

The explorers competed in the following events:

Police Physical Fitness Obstacle Course	Traffic Accident Investigations
Arrest and Search – 3rd Place	Traffic Stop
White Collar Crime	Domestic Disturbance
Crime Prevention	Drill Team event

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office Explorer Post 2005 did an outstanding job in representing not only the Sheriff's Office but also El Paso County.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Explorers would also like to congratulate the El Paso Police Department Explorer Post 2002 for placing third in the Traffic Stop event.

 

El Paso County Sheriff's Office Explorers would like to thank Sheriff Richard Wiles and Commander Jesus E. Campa for all their support and efforts in allowing them the opportunity to attend this event.

END OF NEWS RELEASE

  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 July 2010 02:25 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS

BODY FOUND IN CHARRED VEHICLE NEAR HORIZON / INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

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 / CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS) EVENT: BODY FOUND IN CHARRED VEHICLE NEAR HORIZON / INVESTIGATION CONTINUES LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE:  El Paso County, Texas DATE / TIME: JULY 28, 2010 1:26 pm RESULT: INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

El Paso County, TX-  Early Wednesday afternoon 07/28 at 1:26 pm, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the desert area near the 13000 block of Emerald Island in reference to a vehicle fire. Deputies arrived to find Horizon Volunteer FD on scene extinguishing the blaze. As the fire was extinguished , Deputies observed what appeared to be that of a charred body inside the vehicle. Deputies immediately sectioned off the immediate area & requested Crimes Against Persons Detectives along with Sheriff’s Office Crime Records & Forensics Analysts to the scene.

Information received revealed a custodian from Eastlake High School spotted a vehicle on fire & called 911. Preliminary investigation indicates the charred body of a person was found inside the front compartment of the vehicle (drivers side). The scorched vehicle is a Ford passenger car (unknown which kind) with Texas license plates. It is unknown at this time if the deceased is male or female as the body was charred beyond recognition. Investigator’s must await autopsy results to try & obtain the identity of the deceased.  CID Detectives responded to the scene & worked long into the night & are currently continuing with the investigation. An autopsy is scheduled for later today or tomorrow 07/30.  

The Sheriff’s Office is treating this case as an Unattended Death - which it is EPCSO’s policy to treat all Unattended Deaths as homicides until proved otherwise (the delicacy & procedural aspect of a homicide) – however, foul play has not yet been ruled out until autopsy results are in & the vehicle is forensically processed.

At this time, there is nothing to indicate or suggest this incident is linked to any drug cartel / border violence or the kidnapping that took place in Horizon in September 2009. 

END OF NEWS RELEASE

  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 July 2010 12:25 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, LOWER VALLEY PATROL

“ONCE UPON A TIME PRINCESS PARTY” MANHUNT MONDAY FUGITIVE CAPTURED BY DEPUTIES / CAPTURE NO. 51!!

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:  “ONCE UPON A PRINCESS PARTY” MANHUNT FUGITIVE CAPTURED BY DEPUTIES / CAPTURE NO. 51 LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 10700 block of Vista Del Sol El Paso, TX DATE / TIME: JULY 28, 2010 12:30 PM RESULT: ARREST MADE

EL PASO, TX-  Early Wednesday afternoon 07-28-10 at about 12:30 PM, Sheriff’s Office Strike Team received a Crime stoppers tip on the whereabouts of MANHUNT MONDAY Most Wanted Fugitive & local con-artist LAURA GONZALEZ (38).

GONZALEZ owner of “ONCE UPON A TIME PRINCESS PARTY” is locally known to who have schemed several individuals taking their money to put on a little girls themed birthday party but would never show up on the day of the event.

Strike Team Deputies followed the tip to an apartment complex in the 10700 block of Vista Del Sol where GONZALEZ was said to be staying. Deputies made contact with the residents who were uncooperative with officials but did allow them to enter & search the apartment. During the search, Strike Team Deputies heard noises coming from the restroom which was locked. After several minutes of negotiating, GONZALEZ exited the restroom  & surrendered to Deputies. GONZALEZ was taken into custody without incident. She was booked on charges of 4 COUNTS -DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE / RESISTING ARREST / CRIMINAL MISCHIEF & ASSAULT.

GONZALEZ - was just featured on MANHUNT MONDAY in March 2010 (click here) & this past weekend was one of Crime Stoppers of El Paso's "Most Wanted".

LAURA GONZALEZ(38) 

 

 CHARGE:

4 COUNTS -DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE - $18,000 TOTAL BOND

RESISTING ARREST - $9,500 BOND

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - $2,500 BOND

ASSAULT - $3,500 BOND

GONZALEZ’ arrest marks the 51st MANHUNT MONDAY capture out of 90 Fugitives profiled.

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 us solve crime.

Posted 28 July 2010 02:32 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, STRIKE TEAM, MOST WANTED CAPTURES

SHERIFF’S OFFICE REPORTS / AFFIDAVITS CAN NOW BE OBTAINED AT 3 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS

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: SHERIFF’S OFFICE REPORTS / AFFIDAVITS CAN NOW BE OBTAINED AT 3 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE:  El Paso County, Texas DATE / TIME: JULY 28, 2010 RESULT: SEVERAL SITES NOW AVAILABLE

El Paso County, TX-  In an effort to accommodate the community / media, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office would like to announce - copies of Sheriff’s Office reports / affidavits can now be obtained at 3 locations around town. All locations were selected for convenient travel time for those who wish to obtain them.

Reports are made at the cost of .10 cents per page

Requests for accident reports are made at the cost of $6.00 per report

(No personal checks)

The following locations are: 

El PASO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE HEADQUARTERS

3850 Justice El Paso, Texas 79938

Crime Records Evidence & Forensics

(915) 538-2292

 

EL PASO COUNTY DETENTION FACILITY

601 E. Overland El Paso, Texas 79901

1st Floor Cashiers Window

(915) 546-2223

 

 

 

VINTON PATROL SUBSTATION 

436 E. Vinton Vinton, TX 79821

(915) 886-2724

 

 

 END OF NEWS RELEASE

  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 28 July 2010 12:15 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS

MAN ON LATEST “MOST WANTED” LIST ARRESTED BY SHERIFF’S DETECTIVES

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 (WARRANTS DIVISION) EVENT:  MAN ON “MOST WANTED” LIST ARRESTED BY DETECTIVES LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 100 block of Fortaleza Clint, TX DATE / TIME: JULY 27, 2010 10:35 AM RESULT: ARREST MADE

CLINT, TX-  Late Tuesday morning 07-27-10 at 10:35 am, Sheriff’s Detectives assigned to the Warrants Division arrested an individual on EPPD’s“Most wanted” list. Deputies arrested TEODORO HERRERA (34) at a residence in the 100 block of Fortaleza Clint, TX. HERRERA taken into custody without incident. He was booked on charges on charges of 2 COUNTS - THEFT >$1,500 <$20,000- $25,000 BOND.

HERRERA - was just featured this past weekend as one of Crime Stoppers of El Paso's "Most Wanted".

TEODORO HERRERA (28) 

 CHARGE:

2 COUNTS - THEFT >$1,500 <$20,000- $25,000 TOTAL BOND

  Crime Stoppers of El Paso features El Paso's "Most Wanted" which lists fugitives sought by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office & the El Paso Police Department. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of any of the "Most Wanted" is asked to  contact Crime Stoppers of El Paso at (915) 566-TIPS (8477).

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

Posted 28 July 2010 11:10 AM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS

WEAPONS & MILITARY BALLISTIC VEST DISCOVERED DURING DRUG BUST

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: WEAPONS & MILITARY BALLISTIC VEST DISCOVERED DURING DRUG BUST LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE:  El Paso County, Texas (Montana Vista) DATE / TIME: JULY 26, 2010 10:35 am RESULT: ARREST MADE DELAYED POSTING DUE TO ONGOING INVESTIGATION

El Paso County, TX-  On 07-26-2010, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Strike Team received information on suspicious activity / possible narcotic activity at a residence in the Montana Vista area. Deputies conducted a a follow-up investigation which led authorities to the residence in question where officials made contact with an individual claiming to be the current tenant of the home. The male subject initially provided false information about his identity but later gave his real name & informed authorities there were narcotics inside the home. Consent to search the home was obtained. Deputies were able to find several baggies (6 oz.) of marijuana, and over 400 grams of a controlled substance (Ecstasy). In addition Strike Team Deputies located several firearms through out the residence and also located a military style ballistic vest. The subject who was identified as MANUEL RAMON GUERRA (22) was booked on multiple charges and remains at the El Paso County Detention Facility.

INVESTIGATION CONTINUES.

NO OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED AT THIS TIME.  

MANUEL RAMON GUERRA (22)

Failure to Identify (FFJ) – $5,000 BOND

Possession of Marijuana Over 4 ounces – Under 5 lbs - $5,000 BOND

Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group Over 400 grams -

$40,000 BOND

Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon - $25,000 BOND

Unlawful Possession of Metal/Body Armor by Felon – $25,000 BOND

PHOTOS COURTESY EPCSO: 

 

END OF NEWS RELEASE

  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 28 July 2010 10:35 AM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, STRIKE TEAM

STATEMENT FROM EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF RICHARD D. WILES

El Paso County Sheriff's Office

3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938

NEWS RELEASE

Public Affairs Section

Release Date & Time: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 – 8:05 p.m.

“Yesterday, during budget hearings for the El Paso Police Department, certain comments were made regarding the training provided to members of the El Paso Sheriff's Office.

First, given the economic situation of local governmental entities, it is important as public officials to look for any efficiencies that can eliminate redundancies, increase service, or save taxpayers monies.  It is clear that law enforcement is a large part of both the City and County budgets.  As such, the citizens of El Paso have expectations that these agencies continue to provide a high level of service while working together to realize those efficiencies. 

In regard to the training issue, I have worked for both agencies and am in a unique position to be qualified to comment on the training provided by both.  Members of both the El Paso Police Department and the El Paso County Sheriff's Office are well trained and provide exceptional service to members of the El Paso Community.  Both academies are inspected routinely by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education to ensure compliance with state standards.  Graduates of either academy must pass the same state administered examination to ensure consistency in the training process. 

Additionally, the El Paso County Sheriff's Academy is designated as the Region VIII training facility.  As such, we receive state funding to provide training throughout the region to include police officers of the El Paso Police Department.  To suggest any officer or deputy trained at either facility is not prepared for the field is irresponsible and subjects the agencies to unfounded criticism.

Our community faces a number of challenges, beyond economic ones.  We sit across a narrow river from a city in chaos.  The border extends from one end of the County to the other.  To efficiently protect our citizens it is imperative that all local law enforcement agencies—local and federal—work in complete cooperation with one another and support one another in every way possible for the good of the community.  Being critical of other agencies, or fancying ourselves as better or more competent than others, can only serve to erode the public’s confidence in our collective abilities to carry out our mutual mission.”

SHERIFF RICHARD D. WILES –  EL PASO COUNTY, TX

Posted 27 July 2010 08:05 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS

SHERIFF’S TOWN COMES TO AN END NEXT WEEK – FINAL WEEK AUGUST 2-5, 2010

 

 

El Paso, Texas- Since June 21, 2010 -  the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office  has hosted ”SHERIFF’S TOWN”. An educational safety course that runs Monday-Thursday 9am-11am. The final week for Sheriff’s Town will be next week August 2nd thru 5th, 2010 at Sheriff’s Office Headquarters - 3850 Justice El Paso, TX 79938. Registration is only $5 per child.

Great summer fun for your child!

”SHERIFF’S TOWN” focuses on kids 4 to 7 years of age where;

• McGruff “The Crime Dog” will be educating children on “Stranger Danger”
• Red E. Fox will be giving lessons on the importance of 9-1-1
• Eddie Eagle will be teaching children about “Gun Safety”
• Kids will also learn about traffic, fire safety, bicycles, & pedestrians

Contact Information: Deputy Randy Tabbutt 3850 Justice Drive
El Paso, Texas 79938 (915)269-7558

SHERIFF’S TOWN PHOTO GALLERY:

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Posted 26 July 2010 12:45 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, 2010 SPECIAL EVENTS / CEREMONIES

1st EVER JOINT YOUTH POLICE ACADEMY DEEMED A HUGE SUCCESS!!

EL PASO, TEXAS- Over the last 2 weeks (July 12-23), the 1st ever combined Youth Police Academy coordinated by the El Paso Police Department & the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office took place at the Sheriff’s Office Region VIII Training Academy. The program was deemed a HUGE success as teens ranging from 13-17 years of age got an in depth perspective of the 2 premier law enforcement organizations from in El Paso, TX.   

There were 82 teens (40 Session I / 42 Session II) that attended the Youth Academy. The kids learned from all areas in law enforcement such as Penal Code, Use of Force, Gangs, Drugs, Taser, Search & Rescue, SWAT, Juvenile Investigations, Patrol, Special Traffic Investigations, Crime Scene, EPPD / EPCSO Explorers & the Detention bureau which included a tour of the Downtown Detention Facility & Jail Annex.

Photo Gallery of Session I July 12-16 provided by EPCSO: 

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Photo Gallery of Session II July 19-23 provided by EPCSO: 

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SEE YOU NEXT SUMMER 2011!!

Posted 26 July 2010 11:30 AM by jtovar

Filed under: 2010 SPECIAL EVENTS / CEREMONIES

MANHUNT MONDAY 07/26: MIGUEL GONZALEZ

MONDAY, JULY 26, 2010

MIGUEL GONZALEZ

 

 (PHOTOS  ABOVE OF  FUGITIVE GONZALEZ)

FUGITIVE INFORMATION: NAME: GONZALEZ, MIGUEL (36) AKA’s: VILLEGAS, MIGUEL / ORTEGA, ADRAIN VILLEGAS, ANGEL / LOPEZ, JUAN DOB: 12-04-73 ETHINCITY / GENDER: WHITE /MALE HEIGHT: 5’6” WEIGHT: 150 lbs. HAIR: Black EYES: Brown BUILD: Medium COMPLEXION: Medium PLACE OF BIRTH: Juarez, Mexico TATTOOS: Left arm- “Jessica” / Females Right arm- “April” / “EPT” Chest- T-Bird / “Rosie” / “Adrian” Back - “Gonzalez”

Aggravated Assault Causing Serious Injury/Family Violence - $10,000 BOND Stalking- $25,000 BOND Assault- $2,500 BOND Criminal mischief- $2,500 BOND

 

El Paso, Texas- This week’s MANHUNT MONDAY Most Wanted Fugitive is an  individual wanted for a violent assault on his ex-wife. The target is identified as MIGUEL GONZALEZ (36) of El Paso, TX.

OCTOBER 2009: This past October 1st, 2009, EPPD Officers responded to La Frontera Bar located at 3300 Alameda El Paso, TX in reference to a family assault that had just occurred. Officers arrived to find a 33 year-old woman (Victim) on the floor with injuries to her face & right ankle. According to eye witnesses, GONZALEZ entered the establishment approached his ex-wife & punched her in the face with a closed fist causing the victim to fall to the ground injuring her ankle. GONZALEZ quickly fled the scene prior to the officers arrival & has managed to remain at large eluding capture. The Victim sustained a broken ankle in her fall. A Protective order was issued against GONZALEZ shortly after.

Despite being wanted, GONZALEZ continues to torment & stalk the victim. GONZALEZ is wanted for AGGRAVATED ASSAULT + an additional arrest warrant for STALKING has been issued against him + for another ASSAULT & CRMINAL MISCHIEF offense he committed against the same Victim.   

GONZALEZ’ criminal history shows various arrests for Aggravated Assault w/ Deadly Weapon, Multiple arrests for Delivery & Possession of Cocaine, & Escape. MIGUEL GONZALEZ is a Mexican National who was previously deported. He returned to the U.S. illegally and continued his criminal ways. GONZALEZ is believed to remain in the Borderland hiding with friends or relatives. 

Law Enforcement Officials are asking the public - if anyone has seen or has any information on the  whereabouts of MIGUEL GONZALEZ to please contact the Sheriff’s Office (915) 546-2280 or  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 25 July 2010 10:10 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, MANHUNT MONDAY

TEENS IN STOLEN TRUCK LEAD DEPUTIES IN CHASE FOR SEVERAL MILES

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 (MOTORS / LOWER VALLEY PATROL) EVENT: TEENS IN STOLEN TRUCK LEAD DEPUTIES IN CHASE FOR SEVERAL MILES LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE:  El Paso County, Texas DATE / TIME: JULY 23, 2010 10:35 am RESULT: ARRESTS MADE

El Paso County, TX-  Early Friday morning 07/23 at 10:35 am, a Traffic Deputy was patrolling the 10100 block of Alameda in front of Socorro High School when he observed an orange Dodge pick up truck  occupied by three young males traveling recklessly in heavy traffic. In one instance, the truck accelerated at high speeds steering left to right ("fish-tailing”) spinning out in circles. Other vehicles on the roadway had to stop and move out of the way to avoid getting hit. The Sheriff’s Deputy activated his emergency lights & siren in an attempt to conduct a traffic stop. The driver refused to stop continuing to accelerate and "fish-tail" his truck almost losing control several times. The driver then fled eastbound on Alameda, where at that point the chase was on. Sheriff’s Dispatchers then advised that the truck was reported stolen out of the Socorro Police Department. Socorro ISD PD joined the pursuit shortly after as the chase continued eastbound on Alameda for several miles. Responding deputies converging in the area were setting up spikes awaiting the truck at around the 12000 block of Alameda. Just before reaching the awaiting Deputies, the driver turned southbound & began driving on several irrigation canal dirt roads. The SO Motor unit and Socorro SISD PD unit continued onto the irrigation canal roads, advising assisting units location & direction of travel. Sheriff’s Office Patrol units thru Dispatch operators were able to successfully coordinate to the area where the stolen vehicle was heading & where it would exit back out onto the roadways. Sheriff’s Patrol Units awaited the truck by the Franklin irrigation canal and Camino De La Rosa Rd. in Clint, TX. As the truck exited the anticipated location, Patrol units intercepted the vehicle & took over the pursuit for the motor unit. SO Patrol Units continued to chase the truck until the 300 block of Estates Rd., Clint TX, where the vehicle suddenly came to a halt. All occupants (3) were apprehended  & taken into custody with no further incidents. The chase lasted for approximately 6 miles thru roadways and irrigation canal dirt roads. All three occupants 1 driver / 2 passengers were 16 year-old juveniles from Socorro, TX. The driver & a passenger are twin brothers of 11400 block of Roseville, Socorro TX. The 3rd passenger was from the  9900 block of Melissa Cir., Socorro TX. The driver was arrested on charges of Unauthorized use of a vehicle, Evading Arrest / Detention w/ vehicle & Reckless Driving. He was turned over to officials at the Juvenile Probation Department. The twin brother passenger was released to his mother with no charges. The 3rd passenger was also turned over to Juvenile Probation Department Officials wanted on an unauthorized absence warrant out of JPD.

The identities of the juveniles will not be released because of their age. 

END OF NEWS RELEASE

  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 July 2010 06:10 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, LOWER VALLEY PATROL

SCRAP METAL THIEVES ARRESTED BY DEPUTIES

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) EVENT: SCRAP METAL THIEVES ARRESTED BY DEPUTIES LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE:  El Paso County, Texas DATE / TIME: JULY 23, 2010 7:55 am RESULT: ARRESTS MADE

El Paso County, TX-  Early Friday morning 07/23 at 7:55am, Deputies were dispatched to the area of Ascencion and Jobe Rd., in reference to a Theft. Deputies made contact with an individual (Victim)who was following a white Chevy pick up. The Victim apparently witnessed occupants of the truck stealing his property (metal) & drive off. The pickup ran out of gas at the intersection of Krag St. and Greg Rd. Deputies quickly took the driver ADAN BUSTAMANTE JR. (20) into custody. Two other subjects fled on foot into the desert. A Sheriff’s deputy responding to assist spotted the two subjects in the desert area walking westbound. He gave chase and took both male subjects (both 16) into custody with out incident. Both juveniles were processed & released to their parents.

BUSTAMANTE was arrested & charged with THEFT OF PROPERTY. Further investigation revealed BUSTAMANTE & the other two juveniles who will not be identified because of their age had previously taken metal scrap from 13781 Davidson & proceeded to sell the metal to two different recycling locations located on Montana Ave. Investigation continues…

ADAN BUSTAMANTE JR. (20)

THEFT OF PROPERTY >$50 <$500 - $300 BOND

END OF NEWS RELEASE

  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 July 2010 03:40 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, LOWER VALLEY PATROL

SEVERAL ARRESTED DURING LATEST WARRANT ROUND UP

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: 8 SUBJECTS ARRESTED BY DEPUTIES DURING LATEST WARRANT ROUND UP LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE:  El Paso County, Texas DATE / TIME: JULY 22 & 23, 2010 RESULT: ARRESTS MADE

El Paso County, TX-  On Thursday 07/22 & Friday 07/23, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Strike team executed several criminal warrants looking for wanted subjects. The following individuals were picked up either at their homes or places of work.  Along with attempting to locate wanted subjects, Strike team deputies also came upon criminal activities in which an arrest was also made. Amongst the arrested were;

Jimenez, Roberto (18) Criminal Non Support -  NO BOND	Leyva, Mario (36)   Assault causes bodily injury/ FV - $5000 BOND	Elias, Sergio (34)   Poss of CS PG1 O/1G<4G -  $20,000 BOND	Lopez-Gonzalez, Luis Manuel (18) Graffiti Pecuniary <500  $300.00 BOND   Evading Arrest Detention  $750.00  BOND
Gatlin, James (54)    Assault on a public servant - $10,000 BOND Resist arrest search or transport - $3,000 BOND	Adams, George (56)    MTRAP/ Theft>$1500 NOBOND	Garcia, Hector (23)   2 SO WRTS   Disorderly Conduct / Failure to Appear $833.00 BOND	Aguilar, Carlos (35) Indecency with a child/ sexual contact $ 20,000 BOND

END OF NEWS RELEASE

  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 July 2010 01:50 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, STRIKE TEAM

CRIME OF THE WEEK 07/23: POLICE SEEK SUSPECTS IN HORIZON CITY BURGLARY

  

CRIME STOPPERS CRIME OF THE WEEK 07-23-10

POLICE SEEK SUSPECTS IN HORIZON CITY BURGLARY

On two occasions recently, the Clint ISD maintenance yard in Horizon City was burglarized, causing damage to the facilities, and more than a thousand dollars worth of tools were stolen, making this the Crime Stoppers “Crime of the Week.”

On Tuesday, June 22^nd, at 6:15 P.M., Horizon City Police received a call stating that the  fence to the Clint ISD maintenance yard at 12516 Darrington Road in Horizon City had been cut and a trailer had been broken into. An investigation revealed that the same trailer had been broken into the day before, and that tools which were stolen had been replaced. Now these new tools were also stolen.

Three days later, on Friday, June 25^th, just before 7:00 A.M., officers were dispatched to the same location. It was discovered that offenders had again cut the fence and entered two vans, stealing tools inside. The tools taken in both thefts include 3 hammer drills, a mitre saw, reciprocating saw, compact drill, and generator. Along with the damage to the fence and to the vehicles, total damages for these crimes are estimated at approximately $3,000.00.

It is unknown who the suspects are, or what type of vehicles they were driving, but investigators believe that someone must have seen the persons or their vehicle lingering around the maintenance yard on those days. There would have been something out of the ordinary going on.

If you have information about the identity of the suspects or their location, and the identity of the suspects’ vehicle,, 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.

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Crime Stoppers of El Paso ’10 stats / Since inception (1978) Subjects arrested 24 3,737 Cases 39 4,554 Narcotics recovered $ 99,121 $ 47,838,667 Property recovered $ 4,000 $ 4,177,456 Rewards issued $ 6,150 $ 866,490

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Posted 24 July 2010 08:00 AM by jtovar

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

CRIME STOPPERS OF EL PASO MOST WANTED FOR JULY 23, 2010

 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!

RUBIO, AGUSTIN (36) DOB 04/16/74 w/m 5’5” 130 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes INJURY TO A CHILD - $5,000 BOND	HERRERA, TEODORO(28) DOB 02/20/82 w/m 6’0” 230 lbs. Black Hair Brown Eyes THEFT >$20K <$100K-  $20,000 BOND
TABIN, FRANCISCO (40) DOB 01/29/70 w/m Height ?? Weight ?? Black Hair Brown Eyes AGGRAVATED ASSAULT w/ DEADLY WEAPON - $25,000 BOND	POBLANO, ADRIAN (18) DOB 01/03/92 w/m 5’8” 160 lbs. Black Hair Brown Eyes AGGRAVATED ASSAULT w/ DEADLY WEAPON - $30,000 BOND
BENCOMO, EVELYN (19) DOB 12/29/90 w/f 5’5” 135 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes ASSAULT -$2,000 BOND	CORTEZ, LUIS (20) DOB 03/27/90 w/m 5’6” 160 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - $15,000 BOND
MAGALDE, FERNANDO (34) DOB 09/10/75 w/m 5’10” 185 lbs. Black Hair Brown Eyes VIOLATION OF PROTECTIVE ORDER- $2,000 BOND ROBBERY $10,000 BOND AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING- $25,000 BOND ASSAULT (FAMV) - $3,500 BOND INTERFERENCE W/ 911 CALL - $750 BOND UNAUTHORIZED USE OF VEHICLE - $4,500 BOND	ACOSTA, OSCAR (35) DOB 12/09/74 w/m 6’2” 240 lbs. Bald Head Brown Eyes ASSAULT / FAMILY VIOLENCE - $15,000 BOND ASSAULT- $5,000 BOND INTERFERENCE W/ EMERGENCY PHONE CALL- $2,500 BOND
GONZALEZ, LAURA (38) DOB 01/27/72 w/f 5’02” 138 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes 4 COUNTS -DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE - $18,000 TOTAL BOND RESISTING ARREST - $9,500 BOND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - $2,500 BOND ASSAULT - $3,500 BOND	YEARBY, JAY (43) DOB 02/03/75 b/m 5’10” 190 lbs. Black Hair Brown Eyes ASSAULT / FAMILY VIOLENCE - $7,500 BOND ABANDONING / ENDANGERING A CHILD - $10,000 BOND INTERFERENCE W/ EMERGENCY PHONE CALL- $500 BOND RETALIATION- $750 BOND

Posted 23 July 2010 07:45 PM by jtovar

Filed under: CRIME STOPPERS MOST WANTED

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