FUNERAL SERVICES FOR ARTHUR & LESLEY REDELFS 03/20

  

Letter from Redelfs Family

Good afternoon,

My name is Mike Redelfs. I’m speaking for both the Redelfs &  Enriquez families. We thank you for your patience in waiting for this statement. This has been a terrible time & we’re having difficulty dealing with this senseless tragedy.

To start, the family would like to thank Commander Lopez and the El Paso Sheriff’s Department as well as the many other members of law enforcement who have gone out of their way to help during this difficult time.

Art & Lesley were wonderful people and loved by many. They were a young couple just beginning their lives together as a family. when they were brutally murdered, 7 month old Rebecca was left in the backseat orphaned but thankfully unharmed. Also tragically, Lesley was pregnant and baby Rebecca will never get to know her unborn brother.

There has been an outpouring of love & support for little Rebecca & we are very grateful. We have been asked repeatedly by people how can they help. we have established a trust fund in Rebecca’s name in order to ensure the happy future her parents would have wanted for her.

Thank you 

ACCOUNT# for REBECCA REDELFS IS PENDING:

You can send donations to

Wells Fargo Advisors

201 E. Main St. Ste 101 El Paso, Texas 79901

Make check payable to Wells Fargo Advisors – Write Rebecca Redelfs in memo line. 

Visit Rebecca’s Facebook page

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   Funeral Services for Arthur & Lesley Redelfs 

Saturday, March 20, 2010

MASS 11:00 AM: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 7315 Bishop Flores Drive El Paso, TX 79912 (915) 581-8776

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7315 Bishop Flores Drive El Paso, TX 79912

HONORS Immediately following services: at Memorial Pines Cemetery 3061 Memorial Pines Lane  P. O. Box 4667 Sunland Park, New Mexico  88063  575-589-3133 Sunland Park, NM

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3061 Memorial Pines Lane P. O. Box 4667 Sunland Park, New Mexico 88063

Posted 17 March 2010 04:50 PM by jtovar

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REDELFS FAMILY PRESS CONFERENCE TODAY 03/17 AT 1:00 PM

EL PASO TEXAS- Later Today, March 17, 2010 at 1:00 PM-the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Press conference for the REDELFS Family. The REDELFS family will be in attendance to give a statement to members of the community, law enforcement & members of the local, regional & national media.

The press conference will be held at the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Downtown Detention Facility located at 601 E. Overland El Paso, TX 79938 - 1st floor Cesar Arreola Conference room (see directions here)

Members of the media will be required to present media credentials upon arrival - Thank you.

To our Fallen Brother

By Detention Corporal Gerardo Molinar 03/15/10

We stand together with a heavy heart and pray,

For the loss of our brother and his wife today.

Taken by a bunch of hoodlums’ and cowards,

Destroying a child by murdering her father and mother.

We find comfort with the Lord during this dark hour,

Knowing they’ll stand in judgment by a higher power.

Thank you for the kind sweet gentle souls you were,

For enriching our lives daily here on earth.

There are no words to try to make sense of all this,

As we come to terms with our loss and how you’ll be missed.

We’re only thankful for the life of your daughter,

She will always be her in our hearts and prayers my brother.

To your family we send our support and love,

Call on us in time of need and the Lord above.

We’ll remind your daughter how much you both loved her,

And try to shield her from this ugly world and hurt.

We say our last farewell to our fallen brother,

More determined to stand stronger against crime together.

And though at times it seems that we’re just not that strong,

Your memory will only make us take a stand to go on.

The love we had for you will always remain,

As we find comfort to know you are free from pain.

Posted 17 March 2010 10:28 AM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS

PASSING OF SHERIFF’S OFFICE DETENTION OFFICER ARTHUR REDELFS

Release Date & Time:  Sunday, March 14, 2010 8:30 P.M.-MST

Information:

El Paso Texas- On Saturday, March 13, 2010, three individuals with ties to the U.S. Consulate were killed in Juarez, Mexico to include a U.S. couple shot to death as their baby who was unharmed sat in the back seat of the vehicle.

Among the victims was El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Detention Officer identified as Arthur Redelfs (34). Officer Redelfs was a 10 year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office assigned to the Downtown Detention Facility. Officer Redelf’s wife, a U.S. Consulate employee has been identified as Lesley Ann Enriquez. Both were traveling together in their Toyota Rav4 when they were shot & killed in front of Juarez City Hall.

DETENTION OFFICER ARTHUR H. REDELFS

02-23-76 to 03-13-10

“On behalf of the men & women of the Sheriff’s Office, I would like to extend our deepest sympathy & condolences to the family during this difficult time. Our thoughts & prayers are with them. Today is a somber day for the Sheriff’s Office as the news of this tragedy spread throughout our organization.”

Sheriff Richard Wiles

Posted 14 March 2010 08:30 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS

REMINDER: SHERIFF’S OFFICE GRADUATION / PROMOTIONS & AWARDS CEREMONY – TODAY MARCH 12, 2010 1:30 PM

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE

BASIC COUNTY CORRECTIONS GRADUATION /  PROMOTIONS  & AWARDS  - RECOGNITION CEREMONY

Later today Friday, March 12, 2010 at 1:30 PM, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office will be hosting a Basic Corrections Graduation, Promotions / Awards & Recognition Ceremony. The event will take place at  El Dorado High School Theater located at 12401 Edgemere Blvd, El Paso, TX 79938 (Edgemere & Tierra Este).

  All employees are invited.  All media is also most welcome to attend. 

The event will commence with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Region VIII Training Academy Basic County Corrections Graduation Ceremony (BDO 10-1).

The graduating class “DYNASTY 10” - consists of 10 cadets. Their class motto is; “Winners never quit, Quitters never win”. 

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Basic Correction Officers Academy course consists of over 280 hours, it includes academics, skills testing (riot baton/formation training, defensive tactics), and physical fitness.

Graduating Cadets:

Reginald E. Hemphill	Daniel D. Marquez	Mark A. Martinez	Luis M. Perez	Alberto Robles
Irvin A. Rodriguez	Roberto Rosales Jr.	Raul Saucedo	Leo Torres	Ryan Tovar

A total of 10 individuals will be promoted to various ranks & positions within the organization. Several others will be recognized for outstanding achievements to include those who have recently retired.

Promotions: Promoted to Deputy Sergeant Deputy Saul Ambriz Promoted to Detective Deputy Rafael Chavez III Promoted to Floor Control Officer Aileen C. Ayers Antonia Castro Jose L. Dominguez Daniel L. Henry Jesus Morales Mayra Navarrete Promoted to Crime Scene Tech Supervisor Bernadette M. Ortega Promoted to Maintenance Foreman Abel Maldonado 20 Years of Service Civilian Mary Lou Almonte Detention Lieutenant Lorena Carreon Detention Corporal Eduardo Chavez Detention Officer David Fanley Deputy Lieutenant Robert Flores Civilian Gloria Johnson Detention Corporal Javier Luna Jr. Civilian Abel Maldonado Detention Sergeant Rene Carlos Orozco Deputy Miguel Rico Deputy Sergeant John Rodriguez Civilian Concepcion Sandoval Civilian Robert Wilson Deputy Raul Galvan Civilian Blanca A. Enriquez Civilian Cesar Martinez 25 Years of Service Detective Sonya Adkins Detention Officer Wenford Brown Detention Lieutenant Pedro Frias Civilian Sonia T. Fuentes Detention Corporal Richard D. Rosales Civilian Anna M. Torres 30 Years of Service Deputy Lieutenant Dennis J. Georgens Detective Jose L. Guzman Detective Danny Lee Deputy Antonio Medrano Deputy Richard O. Ortega

Award Recipients : Medal of Valor Deputy Cesar Paredes Certificate of Merit Deputy Fernando Munoz Deputy Sergio Chavez Lifesaving Certificate Deputy Edmond Robinson Deputy Fernando Munoz Deputy Darrel Rackley Deputy Pedro Marrero Deputy Sergeant Lewis Roe Deputy Martin Fernandez Detention Officer Jose Dominguez Deputy Edgar Soto Certificate of Merit Deputy Edgar Soto Deputy Joel Padilla Unit Citation Downtown Detention & Annex Bureaus Certificate of Commendation Deputy Robert Prospero Deputy Eileen Lopez Deputy Robert Torrez Deputy Omar Montoya Deputy Sergeant Raymond Hernandez Certificate of Appreciation Deputy Sergeant Jesus Dominguez Deputy Eduardo Gutierrez Citizen Eduardo Gutierrez Sr. PHS Clinic - Mary Ann Christy 2010 Retirees Deputy Lieutenant Edward Lechuga Detective Sean L. Meehan Detective Daniel Diaz Civilian Ruben Villa Detention Corporal Kenneth Hindley Deputy Juan M. Ortiz Detention Corporal Robert L. Flynn Detective Alfredo Armendariz Detention Officer Bertha Lara Detention Officer Samuel F. Bernard Deputy Lieutenant Steven Ward Detention Officer Barbara Wasicki

Special Recognition Sheriff’s Award

Family of Liz Morayma Gonzalez Liz Gonzalez was tragically killed the morning of February 23-10 at about 5:30 am while on her way to work as she pulled over to help a motorist involved in a motor vehicle accident. According to EPPD investigators, Liz had stopped to render aid to a 49 year-old woman who was injured as a result of a crash as her 2001 Ford Mustang, was laying on its side. The accident occurred on I-10 west near Airway Blvd. Liz assisted the injured driver pulling her from the wreckage. At that moment, a bronze Jeep Cherokee approached the location of the crash; the driver lost control of the vehicle & struck Liz where she later died as a result of her injuries. Ice on the roadway was deemed the factor in the accidents.

Ministry Director - Chaplain Charlie Flores

Posted 12 March 2010 09:30 AM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS

FIRE DISPLACES FAMILY OF 5 IN SAN ELIZARIO , TX

3850 Justice El Paso, TX 79938

NEWS RELEASE  

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar /  PUBLIC AFFAIRS  

Direct: (915) 538-2119

Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)

EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Website: EPCSO.ORG

Release Date / Time:  Thursday, March 11, 2010 10:30 AM

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office  (LOWER VALLEY )

EVENT:  FIRE DISPLACES FAMILY OF 5 IN SAN ELIZARIO, TX

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE:   760 Herring San Elizario, TX

DATE / TIME: Wednesday, March 10, 2010  7:10 PM

RESULT:  Displaced Family

SAN ELIZARIO, TX- Wednesday night  03-10-2010 at approximately 7:10 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to 760 Herring off of Socorro Rd. in San Elizario, Texas in reference to a Structure Fire. Deputies arrived and observed a white one story structure home fully engulfed. Deputies also observed that the television set inside of the living room had been left on. Deputies attempted to make contact with the resident but there was no answer at the door. Moments later, Deputies met 16 year-old female who told officials she lived at the residence & was at home watching television when she observed smoke and fire coming from the back bedroom. The 16 year-old stated that she immediately ran out the front door of the residence & went to a neighbors house to call the 911. The 16 year-old was the only person inside of the residence at the time of the incident. San Elizario Volunteer Fire Department arrived to the scene within minutes & began battling the blaze. On scene Deputies assisted Fire Fighters &  blocked off several streets in the area. After several minutes the flames were extinguished.

The homeowners did not have insurance & the home was deemed a total loss. The Red Cross was summoned to the scene to assist the family - a father and his 4 children. Fire Marshalls were also called in to assist with the fire investigation. Fire Marshalls ruled that that fire was not an Arson, but was caused by an electrical problem in the ceiling of the back room.

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 11 March 2010 10:30 AM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, LOWER VALLEY PATROL

BURGLAR CAUGHT IN SPARKS / ESCAPES THEN CAUGHT AGAIN

3850 Justice El Paso, TX 79938

NEWS RELEASE  

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar /  PUBLIC AFFAIRS  

Direct: (915) 538-2119

Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)

EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Website: EPCSO.ORG

Release Date / Time:  Monday, March 8, 2010 11:45 AM

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office  (LOWER VALLEY)

EVENT:  CAUGHT BURGLAR ESCAPES / THEN CAUGHT AGAIN

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE:   13000 block of Amherst El Paso County, TX

DATE / TIME: Sunday, March 7, 2010  4:30 PM

RESULT:  Investigation Continues

SPARKS-  Sunday afternoon, 03-07-10 at about 4:30 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 13000 block of  Amherst, El Paso County, TX in reference to information to a Burglary of Building. While enroute Deputies received the clothing description of a subject possibly involved in the burglary. A  Deputy Sheriff spotted & made contact with 2 subjects (father and son) walking down the street (1 of which matched description given). The Deputy detained both subjects for identification. Investigation by on scene Deputies revealed the 17 year-old male subject detained was in fact the individual who committed the Burglary (foot prints led from the scene to his home nearby). Deputies arrested the subject placing him in the patrol unit. While in custody, the subject who was handcuffed managed to bring his hands to the front and exit the patrol unit through the rear left window while handcuffed. A foot pursuit ensued where Deputies chased down the subject & took him into custody without further incident.

CID Crimes Against Property Detectives later talked to the individual who confessed to the Burglary of the building / storage at 13000 block of Amherst El Paso County, TX. The subject was identified as JESUS MARTINEZ (17) of the same13000 block of Amherst El Paso County, TX. MARTINEZ was booked and remains at the El Paso County Detention Facility.

JESUS MARTINEZ (17)

CHARGES:

BURGLARY OF HABITATION: $10,000 BOND

EVADING ARREST / DETENTION: $1,000 BOND 

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 08 March 2010 11:45 AM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, LOWER VALLEY PATROL

UPDATES: OVERNIGHT ACCIDENT / FIRE INCIDENTS

3850 Justice El Paso, TX 79938

NEWS RELEASE  

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar /  PUBLIC AFFAIRS  

Direct: (915) 538-2119

Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)

EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Website: EPCSO.ORG

Release Date / Time:  Monday, March 8, 2010 10:40 AM

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office  (LOWER VALLEY  / UPPER VALLEY PATROL)

EVENT:  UPDATES: OVERNIGHT ACCIDENT / FIRE INCIDENTS

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE:   El Paso County, TX

DATE / TIME: Sunday night, March 7, 2010  10:45 & 10:59 PM

RESULT:  Investigations Continue

INCIDENT NO. 1

RED SANDS-  Late Sunday night 03-07-10 at about 10:45 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to Red Sands area near the 15600 block of Montana in reference to injured parties. Deputies arrived a short time later & met with several witnesses at the scene that a red Jeep Cherokee had overturned upside down after driving over a steep sand hill. Witnesses advised that the location of the accident was about a ¼ mile into the desert & told Deputies several occupants were in the vehicle at the time of the accident. Deputies reached the location of the accident & were able to identify that four (4) occupants (2 male / 2 female) were in the vehicle. According to witnesses, 2 male occupants who received minor injuries left the scene of the accident. Deputies later caught up with them at a local hospital. The vehicle involved was a red 1987 Jeep Cherokee with New Mexico registration. LIFE ambulance treated 4 occupants on scene for the injuries sustained.

Further investigation by Deputies revealed 6 total occupants were in the Jeep Cherokee at the time of the accident. All received 

IT IS UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME IF ALCOHOL WAS A FACTOR OR IF CHARGES ARE PENDING.

AN ATTEMPT TO UPDATE THIS CASE  WILL BE MADE AT A LATER TIME.

The four occupants on scene were identified as:

• Driver Jonathan Pacheco (17) of the 2300 block of Copper El Paso, TX –  Status: no injuries
• Victim-1 Rosalinda Mercado (18) of the 5000 block of Threadgill El Paso, TX – Status: remains at hospital - Spine and Neck injury
• Victim-2 Ramon Mercado (20) of the 1400 block of Miracle Way El Paso, TX – Status:
  possible Shoulder injury
• Victim-3  (16 year old female)- who will not be identified due to her age – Status:
  possible left wrist injury
• Victim-4  Alejandra Mercado (20) of the 600 block of Old Laredo Chaparral, NM – Status: possible Left arm injury
• Victim-5 Eric Castaneda (17) of the 2000 block of Lebanon El Paso, TX – Status: possible Head and neck injury

PHOTOS COURTESY EPCSO:

 

INCIDENT NO. 2

VINTON / CANUTILLO, TX- Late Sunday night 03-07-10 at about 10:59 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of La Nell El Paso County, TX in reference structure fire. Deputies arrived & made contact with the reporter (neighbor). West Valley Fire Department (WVFD) arrived shortly after and made entry onto the property through the front gate (southeast corner of the property). Arson Investigator from the Fire Marshall’s Office were requested to the scene. WVFD requested assistance from La Union Fire due to water shortages. At about 1:30 AM, the fire was finally extinguished.

The scene was turned over to Fire Investigators shortly after & the investigation continues. Deputies made contact with the owner of the property, who resides in Las Cruces. Owner stated that there was a battery charger plugged into a socket, which may have been the cause. Owner also stated that a 2008 Porsche was parked inside the barn. The structure and all contents were a total loss, estimate will be determined after the investigation is complete.

NO OTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

  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 08 March 2010 10:40 AM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, LOWER VALLEY PATROL

MANHUNT MONDAY 03/08: LAURA GONZALEZ

MONDAY, MARCH  8, 2010

LAURA GONZALEZ

  

(PHOTOS ABOVE OF  FUGITIVE GONZALEZ)

FUGITIVE INFORMATION: NAME: GONZALEZ, LAURA (38) AKA’s: LAURA SANCHEZ - LAURA TREJO DOB: 01-27-72 HEIGHT: 5’2” WEIGHT: 140 lbs. HAIR: Brown EYES: Brown  BUILD: Medium COMPLEXION: Medium

3 COUNTS: DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES- $7,500 TOTAL BOND RESISTING ARREST - $8,000 BOND

The Manhunt is on for LAURA GONZALEZ.

GONZALEZ is wanted for the OFFENSES of:

3 COUNTS: DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES- $7,500 TOTAL BOND

RESISTING ARREST - $8,000 BOND

EL PASO, TEXAS– This week’s MANHUNT MONDAY Most Wanted Fugitive is a local con-artist who has schemed several individuals taking their money to put on a little girls themed birthday party but failed to show up on the day if the event. Sheriff’s Officials are now on the hunt for LAURA GONZALEZ (38) who has failed to show for court & face prosecution. 

See Affidavit Here: STATE OF TEXAS vs LAURA GONZALEZ.pdf

In July & August 2009, GONZALEZ who owns the catering service “ONCE UPON A TIME PRINCESS PARTY” was hired by several individuals who entered contracts with her to perform at their parties. GONZALEZ would meet with the Victim’s prior to the event & request $100 as a down payment & would tell them the remaining balance would be due 3 days prior to the party. GONZALEZ would fail to meet with the Victims as scheduled and would advise them just to pay her on the day of the event. The day of the party would arrive & GONZALEZ would not show up & would always make up excuses for fulfilling her obligation. The Victim’s would then request a refund & GONZALEZ would refuse to pay them telling them they had initially violated the contract by not paying her the full amount.

In September 2009, GONZALEZ was arrested by Precinct 4 Deputy Constables on those outstanding warrants. During that incident GONZALEZ was located in a backyard of the residence by Deputy Constables. While talking to her, GONZALEZ became aggressive & even sprayed one of the Deputy Constables with the water hose & was eventually arrested for the 3 - outstanding DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES warrants & received an additional charge of RESISTING ARREST. During that arrest, GONZALEZ made up a story that she was pregnant & went as far as getting transported to the hospital where she later confessed she made that story up to avoid jail time.

GONZALEZ has since failed to show for court for all charges & is now on the run as she remains in the Borderland eluding capture hiding from authorities. GONZALEZ is known to drive a Grey Dodge Caravan or a silver 4 door passenger car.

Sheriff’s Investigators are asking the public - if anyone has seen or has any information on the whereabouts of LAURA 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.

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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 07 March 2010 10:00 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, MANHUNT MONDAY

MONTANA VISTA COCKFIGHTING RING BUST / 9 ARRESTED

3850 Justice El Paso, TX 79938

NEWS RELEASE  

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar /  PUBLIC AFFAIRS  

Direct: (915) 538-2119

Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)

EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Website: EPCSO.ORG

Release Date / Time:  Sunday, March 7, 2010  3:00 PM

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office  (LOWER VALLEY PATROL / STRIKE TEAM)

EVENT:  MONTANA VISTA COCKFIGHTING RING BUSTED / 9 ARRESTED

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE:  14000 block of Santiesteban El Paso County, TX

DATE / TIME: Saturday, March 6, 2010  5:00 PM

RESULT:  9 ARRESTED / MORE ARRESTS FORTHCOMING

MONTANA VISTA-  Late Saturday afternoon 03/06/2009 at approximately 5:00 PM El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, Patrol Units were dispatched to the corner of Santiesteban and Buntline in far-east Montana Vista, El Paso County, in reference to a rooster fighting call.  Upon the arrival of the Patrol units, Deputies noticed large amounts of vehicles parked at a residence.  Deputies also heard the crowing of roosters coming from the rear of the residence.  As Deputies approached the residence to further investigate, Deputies noticed a large makeshift arena built out of sheets of plywood set up in a circular layout.  Patrons at the residence noticed the approaching uniformed Deputies and began to run from the location in an effort to elude detention.  Patrol Deputies on scene set up a perimeter around the residence and detained over 30 people.

Strike Team Deputies were summoned to the location to aid in the on-going investigation.   Upon arrival of Strike Team Deputies, interviews were commenced and investigative leads were developed.  Several people of interest were transported to the Montana Patrol Station for further investigation.  Units from the Criminal Records, Evidence and Forensic Section and Sheriff’s Animal Control were also summoned to assist at the location.

Through the investigation 3 people were arrested for Cruelty to Animals and 6 others were arrested for various outstanding warrants. In all, 9 were arrested from the location.  Injured animals located on the premises and turned over to the Sheriff’s Animal Control unit.  A total of 30 roosters and 30 hens were seized along with various implements of rooster fighting.  Investigation continues, more arrests may be forthcoming.

 

JOSE LUIS TREJO (26)of the 14600 block of Annegret El Paso, TX Cruelty to Livestock Animals: $1,500 BOND	JESUS GARCIA (23) of the 14900 block of Karen Way El Paso, TX   Cruelty to Livestock Animals: $1,500 BOND	MOSES LOZOYA (30) of the 14000 block of Santiesteban El Paso, TX Cruelty to Livestock Animals: $1,500 BOND
Alvarado, Jose Manuel (23)3500 block of Las Quintas Dr, El Paso, TX   ASSAULT WARRANT- $2,500 BOND	Aldana, Andres (21) of 3600 block of Yanagisako, El Paso, TX   5 TRAFFIC / CLASS C WARRANTS- $2,039 FINE	Torres, Victor Manuel (36) of  4800 block of Krueger, El Paso, TX     2 TRAFFIC WARRANTS- $259 FINE
Espinoza- Cereceres, Jose (55) of 1300 block of Zempoala, El Paso, TX   2 TRAFFIC WARRANTS- $268 FINE	Jabalera, Luis Antonio (31) of 14700 block of Gruenther, El Paso, TX   1 TRAFFIC WARRANT- $167 FINE	Villalobos, Kristian (31) of 15125 Gwendolyn, El Paso, TX   2 TRAFFIC WARRANTS- $379 FINE

Photos Below: 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 07 March 2010 03:00 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, STRIKE TEAM, LOWER VALLEY PATROL

BLOOD DRIVE IN HONOR OF 9 YEAR-OLD AIYANA HANSON – MARCH 9, 2010

 

El Paso, Texas-  On Tuesday March 9, 2010, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office & the United Blood Services will be hosting a Blood Drive in honor Aiyana Hanson, the courageous student who lost her battle with leukemia late February 2010- she was 9 years-old at the time of her passing. 

The blood drive will be held at the El Paso County Detention Facility (Cesar Arreola Conference room) 8:00 am – 12:00 PM. 

 Click Facebook Button below to view Facebook page event 

  (Photos Courtesy: EPISD)

 

 

Posted 04 March 2010 03:10 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, SPECIAL FEATURES

EMU CAUSES HAZARDOUS ROAD CONDITIONS ON I-10 / ATTACKS DEPUTIES

3850 Justice El Paso, TX 79938

NEWS RELEASE  

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar /  PUBLIC AFFAIRS  

Direct: (915) 538-2119

Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)

EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Website: EPCSO.ORG

Release Date / Time:  Tuesday, March 2, 2010  10:50 AM

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office  (LOWER VALLEY PATROL)

EVENT:  EMU CAUSES HAZARDOUS ROAD CONDITIONS ON I-10 / ATTACKS DEPUTIES

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE:  I-10 & Horizon -  El Paso County, TX

DATE / TIME: Tuesday, March 2, 2010  6:45 AM

RESULT:  EMU DIES WHILE BEING TRANSPORTED

EL PASO COUNTY, TX-  Early Tuesday morning 03-02-2010 at approximately 6:45 AM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the area of I-10 & Horizon in reference to an animal on the roadways. Initially it was reported that an ostrich was loose on I-10 but was later confirmed to be that of an Emu (read more on Emu’s here…). Deputies arrived a short time later & tried to contain the Emu & prevent it from running out to I-10 where there was plenty of traffic due to the early morning rush hour. As the Deputies neared the Emu, it became aggressive lunging at the Deputies. Passerby's stopped to help the Deputies contain & calm the Emu. While fending off the Emu, a Sheriff’s Deputy pant leg was slashed by the Emu’s sharp limb. The Sheriff’s Deputy did not suffer any serious injuries. In a sad turn of events, the Emu died as it was being transported to the Animal Control Shelter- causes remain unknown.

Just last Friday 02-26-10, Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the area of Montana Ave. where another Emu was loose on the roadways. Deputies were able to contain the Emu which was turned over to an individual who has large birds & animals in the Montana Vista area & volunteered to take care of the bird until an owner came forward to claim the Emu (Photo bottom right). Both incidents are not linked.

The Sheriff’s Office urges any county residents who own Emu’s or Ostrich’s to please contain these birds as they can cause hazardous road conditions in the event they get loose.

Photos Below: 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 02 March 2010 10:50 AM by jtovar

MANHUNT MONDAY 03/01: LUIS LOPEZ ROJAS

 

MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2010

LUIS LOPEZ ROJAS

(PHOTOS ABOVE OF  FUGITIVE ROJAS)

FUGITIVE INFORMATION: NAME: ROJAS, LUIS LOPEZ (55) AKA: LUIS LOPEZ  DOB: 05-11-54 HEIGHT: 5’7” WEIGHT: 130 lbs. HAIR: Salt & Pepper EYES: Brown  BUILD: Medium COMPLEXION: Medium TATTOOS: Back- Virgin Mary that runs from his neck area all the way down to his lower back. Right or Left Arm - drawing of his wife and the name "Rosa" & on his other arm, opposite to the drawing of his wife, he has another tattoo of a saint. Left Chest area-   scar of the shape of a heart.

WANTED FOR: COUNT 1: AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT (CHILD)- $150,000 BOND COUNT 2: AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT (CHILD)- $150,000 BOND INDECENCY WITH A CHILD (SEXUAL CONTACT)- $75,000 BOND

The Manhunt continues for LUIS LOPEZ ROJAS.

ROJAS is wanted for the OFFENSES of:

COUNT 1: AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT (CHILD)- $150,000 BOND

COUNT 2: AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT (CHILD)- $150,000 BOND

INDECENCY WITH A CHILD (SEXUAL CONTACT)- $75,000 BOND

EL PASO, TEXAS– This week’s MANHUNT MONDAY Most Wanted Fugitive is an individual who was amongst the1st Fugitives ever featured on MANHUNT MONDAY. New information has surfaced & Sheriff’s Officials have refocused their search for LUIS LOPEZ ROJAS (55)who is accused of sexually assaulting his three granddaughters.

In March 2008, Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a residence in San Elizario, TX. The Reporters who are the biological daughters of ROJAS & mothers of the Victim’s reported to authorities that their daughters had made outcries to them that they had been repeatedly sexually assaulted by their grandfather (ROJAS) in 2008. ROJAS committed lewd sex acts and sexually assaulted his three young granddaughters at the time ages - 8, 9, & 10 .

Shortly after, Sheriff’s Detectives issued out an ARREST WARRANT for the apprehension of LUIS LOPEZ ROJAS for the offenses of AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT (CHILD) 2 counts- & INDECENCY w/ a CHILD.

ROJAS has been deported due to a felony conviction for narcotics trafficking and for being in the United States Illegally. ROJAS is known to run from Law Enforcement. Past information received from family members was that ROJAS had dyed his hair and was clean shaven to avoid detection.

NEW INFORMATION: In January 2010, information received indicates ROJAS is selling clothing “serapes” at one of the ports of entry in the El Paso, Texas area.

ROJAS has an extensive arrest record which include; Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Marijuana with intent to distribute, DWI, & multiple Illegal Entry.

ROJAS was last featured on MANHUNT MONDAY on September 22, 2008 & has been wanted ever since. He is also listed on the Sheriff’s Office Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitives (click here…).

Sheriff’s Investigators are asking the public - if anyone has seen or has any information on the whereabouts of LUIS LOPEZ ROJAS 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 28 February 2010 10:15 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, MANHUNT MONDAY

TEEN ARRESTED AFTER DRIVING CAR INTO A CROWD OF PEOPLE / 2 TEENS INJURED

3850 Justice El Paso, TX 79938

NEWS RELEASE  

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar /  PUBLIC AFFAIRS  

Direct: (915) 538-2119

Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)

EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Website: EPCSO.ORG

Release Date / Time:  Sunday, February  28, 2010  2:25 PM

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office  (LOWER VALLEY PATROL)

EVENT:  TEEN ARRESTED AFTER DRIVING CAR INTO CROWD OF PEOPLE / 2 INJURED

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE:  13000 block of Tobacco  El Paso County, TX

DATE / TIME: Saturday, February  27, 2010 1:15 AM

RESULT:  ARREST MADE – DELAYED POSTING DUE TO ONGGOING INVESTIGATION

EL PASO COUNTY, TX-  Early Saturday morning 02-27-2010 at approximately 1:15 AM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to 13000 block of Tobacco Rd., El Paso County, TX in reference to an unknown problem. Deputies arrived and immediately observed two male subjects (Victims) lying on the ground with serious injuries. Further investigation revealed both male Victim’s a 16 year-old & 17 year-old had just been struck by a 2002 yellow Mitsubishi Lancer inside a private property lot where a group of teens were gathered. Deputies detained an individual (18 year-old male) identified by several witnesses at the scene to be the driver of the yellow Mitsubishi Lancer.

Deputies continued their investigation and determined the 18 year-old Offender became irate after being asked to leave the property. The Offender returned a short time later intentionally driving his vehicle into a crowd of people. The Offender identified as SALOME ALVAREZ (18) of the 3800 block of Ezekiel El Paso County, TX struck a 16 year-old male with the front portion of the vehicle causing serious bodily injury (fractured leg) & continued driving striking a 17 year-old male by running him completely over & pinning the young victim underneath the vehicle. Deputies were told by several eye witnesses that onlookers had to forcibly get the Offender out of the vehicle in order to assist the 17 year-old Victim who was pulled out from underneath the vehicle.

The identities of the 16 & 17 year-old victims will not be released at this time. The 16 year-old suffered a fractured leg & the 17 year-old had bruising & suffered internal injuries sustained in the impact. Both are expected to recover.    

SALOME ALVAREZ (18) was arrested & charged with 2 counts of AGGRAVATED ASSAULT W/ DEADLY WEAPON. He remains at the El Paso County Detention Facility.

SALOME ALVAREZ (18)

 

2 counts of AGGRAVATED ASSAULT W/ DEADLY WEAPON-

$50,000 TOTAL 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 28 February 2010 02:25 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, LOWER VALLEY PATROL

SHERIFF’S DETECTIVES SEEK ASSISTANCE WITH 2 UNSOLVED HOMICIDES

CRIME STOPPERS CRIME OF THE WEEK 02/26:

SHERIFF’S INVESTIGATORS SEEK ASSISTANCE IN SOLVING 2 HOMICIDES

Two murders in the outlying areas of El Paso County late last year remain unsolved. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help from the public to bring these cases to a successful conclusion, making this the Crime Stoppers “Crime of the Week.”

On Saturday, October 17, 2009, about 9:00 a.m., 22-year-old Victor Escudero was found to be suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in his home in the 400 block of Hartley Road in San Elizario. He died from his wounds later that month. CID Crimes Against Persons Detectives have been working the case ever since, but are asking the public to provide additional information to help bring a conclusion to this case.

Just 10 days later, on Sunday, October 25, 2009, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 3900 block of Desert Meadows in the Montana Vista area in reference to a Welfare Check. Upon arrival, Deputies discovered the body of 25-year-old Daniel Arceo. It was determined that he died of gunshot wounds at some time during the previous night.

Both crimes remain unsolved, and they are not believed to be related. Sheriff’s detectives are certain that someone saw or heard something unusual or out-of-the-ordinary on those nights. They ask that those persons contact Crime Stoppers immediately so that the victims’ families may have closure.

(BELOW: CRIME STOPPERS OF EL PASO PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT)

 

Click here to view WMV Video(English Version)

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If you have any information at all about the identity and location of the suspects in these   crimes, please call Crime Stoppers 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.

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 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:

 

   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 26 February 2010 02:30 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, CRIME VIDEOS

R.O.8.K MENUDO FUNDRAISER – THIS SUNDAY 02/28/2010

 R.O.8.K – Conquer the Ro8k 2010

   

R.O.8.K – On Sunday, February 28, 2010, a menudo fundraiser will be taking place in an effort to raise money for this years Sgt. Ruben Orozco 8k Run / 2K Walk Law Enforcement Torch Run. The Menudo Fundraiser will be at the “Sarges” Home located at 1125 Hunter Drive from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm (map below). This year’s 8k run / 2K Walk event will be on Sunday, April 11, 2009 8:00 am.

To obtain a registration form for this year’s event (click here…)

 

  

Posted 26 February 2010 11:30 AM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS

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