MANHUNT MONDAY CAPTURE #88-FOUND IN MONTANA VISTA AREA

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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- Manhunt Monday Fugitive Josue Israel Gasca was captured just today 09/12 in far East El Paso, TX. Just before noon 09/12/11, Deputies received a tip on Gasca's whereabouts. Information indicated Gasca was hiding in a home in the 3600 block of Desert Meadows. Deputies went to the home & observed Gasca's car parked in the property. Deputies surrounded the home & called Gasca out. After a few minutes, Gasca surrendered to Deputies who took him into custody without incident. Gasca was wanted for violently assaulting another man with a blunt object on 08-26-11. His arrest marks Manhunt Monday's Capture #88.

CHARGE: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT CAUSING SERIOUS BODILY INJURY

BOND: $50,000