Sheriff's Office Detectives arrest another suspected of multiple Burglaries in Upper Valley

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El Paso County Sheriff's Office

3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar / Public Information Officer
(915) 538-2223
Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)
EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Release Date & Time: Thursday, May 15, 2008 3:30 PM

WHO: El Paso County Sheriff's Office (Upper Valley Patrol /Criminal Investigation Division)

WHAT: Arrest made on Subject suspected of multiple burglaries  
WHERE: Canutillo / Westway, TX
WHEN: Tuesday, April 1, 2008
WHY: Update-Arrest made

Information:

Early last month, April 1st, 2008, Sheriff Deputies responded to a burglary call at SteelWay International located at 210 Los Mochis in Canutillo, TX. Sheriff Deputies made contact with the business manager who told Deputies the company had been burglarized multiple times that same week. It was learned that over $3000 worth of items had been taken from the company during these burglaries.

After an extensive investigation, Sheriff Detectives discovered that the suspect responsible for these burglaries was an ex-employee of the company. On the night of the initial burglary, responding Deputies located shoe impressions at & leading away from the crime scene. Deputies working several burglaries in the Westway / Canutillo, TX also found similar shoe impressions at those other crime scenes.

Sheriff's Office Detectives took over the case & initiated their investigation. It was learned that the suspect was burglarizing his neighbor's homes & other businesses and pawning the stolen items at the local pawn shops.

The suspect was identified as Alfonso Hernandez (38) from the 800 block of Coach, Westway, TX.

At the time of being charged with these crimes. Hernandez was already in custody at the El Paso County Detention Facility for other charges of Drug Paraphernalia Possession &  Parole violation. On the day Hernandez was arrested by Sheriff Deputies on the Drug Paraphernalia charge,  he was wearing the same shoes which make the same impressions found at each burglarized site.

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Luis Alfonso Hernandez (DOB 03-03-70)

Charges:

Theft of Property over $50 under $500- $3000 Bond

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- $700 Bond

Parole Violation- **NO BOND**

Burglary of Building- $25,000 Bond

"Great job by responding Deputies locating the initial shoe impressions & the follow-up investigation by Detectives that led to the arrest of this individual which will bring an end to several unsolved burglary cases"- said Sheriff Jimmy Apodaca  

Posted 15 May 2008 03:30 PM by jtovar
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Couple Arrested in connection with several area vehicle Burglaries

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El Paso County Sheriff's Office

3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar / Public Information Officer
(915) 538-2223
Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)
EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Release Date & Time: Thursday, May 15, 2008 12:30 PM

WHO: El Paso County Sheriff's Office (Criminal Investigation Division)

WHAT: Couple arrested in connection with several area vehicle burglaries
WHERE: 4815 Alameda -Thomason Hospital parking Garage
WHEN: Friday, April 25, 2008
WHY: Update-Arrests made

Last week,  the El Paso Police Dept. West Side Regional Command TAC unit apprehended a couple for several vehicle burglaries committed within the City of El Paso.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office Detectives had several active open cases on vehicle burglaries committed at the parking garage at Thomason Hospital. EPPD Investigators discovered the same couple are responsible for other area vehicle burglaries which included Thomason's parking garage.

The El Paso Police Department then assisted Sheriff’s Office Detectives with vital information and evidence that led to the arrest of these individuals.

The couple was identified as April Ramirez (23) of the 5100 of Wally, El Paso, TX & Joseph Candelaria (23) of the 600 block of Bandolina, Socorro, Texas.

Both were booked and remain at the El Paso County Detention Facility.

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Joseph Candelaria (DOB: 12-12-84)

Charges:

4 counts of Burglary of vehicle with a total bond of $40,000

1 count of Criminal Mischief over $50 under $500 - $7500 bond

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April Ramirez  (DOB: 04-27-85)

Charges: 4 counts of Burglary of vehicle with a total bond of $40,000

"This is a great example of how both agencies work closely together and share information for a common goal"-said Sheriff Jimmy Apodaca

Posted 15 May 2008 12:30 PM by jtovar
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Copper Burglars caught in the act / Arrested by Sheriff Deputies

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El Paso County Sheriff's Office

3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938

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Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar / Public Information Officer
(915) 538-2223
Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)
EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Release Date & Time: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 10:30 AM

WHO: El Paso County Sheriff's Office (Upper Valley Patrol)

WHAT: Copper Burglars Caught / Arrested
WHERE: Israel Sheet Metal Cooling & Heating- 6900 Doniphan Canutillo, TX
WHEN: Monday, May 12, 2008 at approximately 10:05 PM.
WHY: Under Investigation

Late Monday night 05-12-2008 at 10:05pm El Paso County Sheriff Deputies responded to a burglary in progress at the Israel Sheet Metal Cooling and Heating business located 6928 Doniphan, Canutillo, TX.  Responding Deputies arrived moments later and while checking the business on foot Deputies observed two suspects taking copper piping from the business yard and loading them into a vehicle. Deputies immediately placed one of the suspects in custody. The second suspect was spotted on top of the roof of the said business and attempted to flee on foot & elude Sheriff Authorities by jumping across adjacent roof tops. Sheriff Deputies climbed onto the roof of the building and engaged in a foot pursuit in an effort to catch the second suspect. The suspect was quickly apprehended when he jumped off the rooftop where Deputies on the ground quickly converged on him & took the suspect into custody.

Sheriff Deputies arrested David Jesus Morales (30) from the 200 block of La Mesa Canutillo, TX for Burglary of a Building and Angel Villareal (27) from the 100 block of Mcnutt Sunland Park, NM for Burglary of Building & Evading Arrest.

Both were booked and remain at the El Paso County Detention Facility.

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David Jesus Morales (DOB: 11-15-77)

Charge: Burglary of Building -$10,000 Bond

Suspect Morales is also a registered Sex Offender

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Angel Villareal (DOB: 09-22-82)

Charges:

Burglary of Building -$10,000 Bond

Evading Arrest / Detention - $300 Bond

This case has been turned over to Sheriff's Office Detectives & remains under investigation.

There have been several reported cases of theft involving copper in recent months.

It is unknown at this time if this case is linked to any other copper theft incidents. 

Posted 13 May 2008 10:30 AM by jtovar
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Update-Hazardous Material Found - Investigation Continues
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El Paso County Sheriff's Office

3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar / Public Information Officer
(915) 538-2223
Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)
EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Release Date & Time: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 3:00 PM

WHO: El Paso County Sheriff's Office (Lower Valley Patrol / Haz-Mat Team)

WHAT: Hazardous Material Found
WHERE: Area near the 14000 block Gateway West  & Horizon El Paso County, Texas
WHEN: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at approximately 4:56 PM.
WHY: Update
Background:

On Tuesday evening 05-06-08 at about 4:56 PM, Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to the area near the 14000 block of Gateway West to reports of a hazardous material found on the blacktop asphalt. Deputies along with the Horizon Police Department arrived minutes later and discovered a yellow type substance on the asphalt with fumes coming from it.

Early investigation of the found chemical substance was said to be a SULFUR-LIKE product. Haz-Mat Teams collected a sample for analysis.

Update:

It has been determined the substance found was on property belonging to the Flying J Truck Stop.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office HAZ-MAT Unit has been working closely with Flying J -General and District managers who are involved in contracting a cleaning company to go out to scene for cleanup/disposal.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has already spoken with Flying J officials and have given them until 5:00 PM today clean up the site.

It is not known at this time which cleaning company will be hired for the work.

Disposal site/procedure is the responsibility of the cleanup company.  Disposal site is unknown in as each company has contracts in place to accommodate the chemical/substance involved.

Not all chemicals/substances can be disposed of at the same site or using the same disposal procedures.

It is estimated that the total amount for the clean-up / disposal could be anywhere in the area of $10,000 to $25,000.

An Investigation continues.

Posted 07 May 2008 03:00 PM by jtovar
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MVA Fatality I-10 East Mile Marker 1

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El Paso County Sheriff's Office

3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar / Public Information Officer
(915) 538-2223
Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)
EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Release Date & Time: Friday, May 2, 2008 9:30 am

WHO: El Paso County Sheriff's Office (Upper Valley Patrol / Special Traffic Investigators.

WHAT: Motor Vehicle Accident- Fatality
WHERE: I-10 East Mile Marker 1 - Anthony, Texas.
WHEN: Thursday, May 1, 2008 at approximately 11:11 PM.
WHY: Under investigation.
Preliminary investigation:

Late Thursday night, 05-01-08 11:11 PM, Sheriff Deputies along with the Anthony Police Department were dispatched to Interstate 10 east at mile marker number one in reference to a motor vehicle accident roll-over with serious injuries. Special Traffic Investigator were summoned to the scene.

Upon arrival, Officials found the vehicle on its side in the median facing westbound. Deputies met with a female who was standing outside of the car. It was determined later she was the back seat passenger of the vehicle. Deputies also discovered a 29 year-old female front passenger inside the 1999 Saturn SC 2 which was on its side.

As a result of her injuries, the 29 year-old female front passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. She was identified as Victoria Venturo of Las Cruces, NM.

Deputies discovered that there was a 3rd occupant in the vehicle (male driver). The male subject said to be the driver of the vehicle fled the scene of the accident prior to the arrival of Sheriff Deputies & APD Officers.  Officials quickly shut down I-10 east  from the county line (mile post 0) to mile post 2 in an effort to search the area for the third suspect / driver. 

Officials searched the darkness of the immediate desert area, truck stops & convenience stores . After an extensive search, Officials could not locate the male suspect /driver.  

After a brief investigation, STI's determined the driver of the Saturn lost control of the vehicle traveling eastbound on I-10 at Mile post 1. It was determined that the vehicle then veered from the inside lane of I-10 east to the center median.  As the vehicle entered the center median it struck the guardrail.  Once the vehicle struck the guardrail, the vehicle then collided with the cable barrier system.  The vehicles front left portion dug into the ground and it flipped over while continuing to travel eastbound.  It crossed over the cable barrier system and it landed on its left side approximately 200 feet from the initial point of impact. 

The front passenger /deceased was pinned inside the mangled car. First responders arrived & rescue efforts commenced to extract the female from the wreckage. Helicopter service Southwest Medivac was called to the scene to attempt to transport the injured. They did not transport any occupants as it was determined moments later the front passenger was deceased. 

Several hours later, 05-02-08 at 2:45 am, while media camera crews were taking footage of the wreckage. The driver was located sitting in the front passenger seat of a local news channel vehicle covering the accident. The driver was immediately taken into custody & placed under arrest. The driver was found very disoriented & highly intoxicated.

The driver of the vehicle was identified as Marcelino Davila (DOB 12-12-88) of the 200 Three Crosses in Las Cruces, NM.

The results of the drivers Blood Alcohol Content Level was .17 and .16 -double over the legal limit.

He was placed under arrest by Special Traffic Investigators and charged with Accident Involving Injury or Death and for Intoxication Manslaughter. 

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 Marcelino Davila (DOB: 12-12-88)

Charges:

1.) Intoxication Manslaughter - $50,000 Bond 

2.) Accident Involving Injury or Death-  $25,000 Bond

Speed and Alcohol were factors in this accident. I-10 eastbound from mile post 0 to 2 was closed for approximately 5 hours. An Investigation continues.

Posted 02 May 2008 09:30 AM by jtovar
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Update- 1 more arrested for Burglary / 2 other accomplices get added charges

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El Paso County Sheriff's Office
3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar / Public Information Officer
(915) 538-2223
Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)
EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com
Release Date & Time: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 10:45 am

Background: 

On 04-29-08 at about 12:43 am Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to a residence at the 1600 block of Ipswitch in far east El Paso County, TX in reference to a burglary of building call in progress. Deputies arrived moments later but were unable to locate any subjects. Deputies met with the homeowner who told officials someone had broken into storage shed located outside of the home. The homeowners told Deputies they initially observed the door to the shed open & heard noises coming from inside it. The homeowners said they saw someone walk away from the shed get into a vehicle & drive off prior to Deputies arriving. Deputies discovered a pad lock that was used to lock the storage shed had been apparently cut off by boltcutters. Several sets of shoe impressions were also located on the property. An ATV was stored inside the shed, it was not taken.

Deputies immediately began to search the area. Deputies located a Lincoln Continental driving away slowly from the burglary area. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on the said vehicle & obtained consent from the driver to search the vehicle.  The vehicle was occupied by 2 subjects. Deputies located boltcutters inside the vehicle along with a screwdriver & flashlight. The shoe impressions on the subjects also matched the shoe impressions found at the Ipswitch address.

After a brief investigation, it was determined that the vehicle occupants were same individuals responsible for the burglary that had occurred at the Ipswitch residence.

Suspects Fabian Cesar Ramirez (DOB: 04-19-89) and Carlos Martinez (DOB: 06-07-88) were arrested & charged with  Burglary of a Building. 

A third suspect Luis Rivera (DOB: 04-11-91) was arrested late Tuesday evening in connection with the Burglary at the Ipswitch address.

The case was turned over to Sheriff Detectives who were able to link the suspects to a stolen ATV which had been taken from a home at the 13,000 block of La Batalla.

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Luis Rivera (DOB: 04-11-91)

Charges:

1.) Burglary of a Building -$6,000 Bond

2.) Theft over $1,500 under $20,000 - $4,000 Bond

 

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Fabian Cesar Ramirez (DOB: 04-19-89)

Charge: Burglary of Building - $2,500 Bond

Added Charge: Theft over $1,500 under $20,000 -  $6,000 bond

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Carlos Martinez (DOB: 06-07-88)

Charge: Burglary of Building - $2,500 Bond

Added Charge: Theft over $1,500 under $20,000 - $3,000 Bond

Several ATV's have been reported stolen in this area in the past few months. An Investigation continues on this case.

Sheriff Deputies arrest one of "El Paso Police Most Wanted"

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El Paso County Sheriff's Office
3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar / Public Information Officer
(915) 538-2223
Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)
EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com
Release Date & Time: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 10:30 am

Information:

On 04-30-2008 at 8:10 am, El Paso County Sheriff Deputies arrested one of “El Paso Police Most Wanted”. Alan Perea (DOB: 01-28-88) was arrested at his residence at the 14,000 block of Debra Kay, El Paso County, TX. . He had an outstanding Criminal Warrant for Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle with a $100,000 bond.

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Alan Perea (DOB: 01-28-88)

Charge: Unauthorized use of Vehicle

Bond: $100,000

Summer Fan Drive & Hot Weather Safety Awareness

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El Paso County Sheriff's Office
3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar / Public Information Officer
(915) 538-2223
Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)
EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com
Release Date & Time: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 10:15 am

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"Summer Fan Drive & Hot Weather Safety Awareness"

WHO: The Extreme Weather Task Force & Mayor John Cook

WHAT: Summer Fan Drive & Hot Weather Safety Awareness Media Conference

WHEN: 10 a.m., Thursday, May 1, 2008

WHERE: Carolina Senior Citizens Center, 563 N. Carolina

WHY: To raise awareness about hot weather safety and solicit fan donations for the elderly, disabled and needy families.

Information:

With hotter temperatures taking over in May, the Extreme Weather Task Force is soliciting much needed fan donations to help protect the unprotected in our community.

A media conference to kick off the annual “Summer Fan Drive and Hot Weather Safety Awareness” campaign is scheduled for 10 a.m., Thursday, May 1, 2008 at the Carolina Senior Citizens Center, 563 N. Carolina. Mayor John Cook will join members of the Extreme Weather Task Force, a collaboration of local agencies charged with public safety, to discuss the necessary steps we can all take to be prepared for severe summer weather.

Last summer, volunteers with Adult Protective Services delivered 617 free fans to the elderly, disabled and needy families in the El Paso area. “We are estimating more than 1,200 requests for fans during the next 3 months,” said Renate Hobson, APS Community Initiative Specialist. “The elderly and the children suffer the most. Some of the poorest families we see, especially in the Colonias, don’t have any air conditioning in their homes.”

Last year, El Paso had 4 deaths attributed to hot weather.

The Extreme Weather Task Force stresses use of the “Buddy System” to help save lives. “This simply involves having a trusted relative, friend or neighbor check in daily with an elderly or disabled person during a heat wave,” said Hobson. “A Buddy encourages the elderly person to rest, stay cool and drink plenty of fluids. If there are errands to be done, the Buddy does them, or makes sure they get done.”

Besides the elderly and low income families, those most at-risk for heat related illness include: infants under the age of one in homes without air conditioning, the ill and disabled and persons taking certain prescription medications, such as diuretics, sedatives and narcotics.

New fan donations can be dropped off at any local fire station. Monetary donations are welcome can me made payable to the “El Paso Times Extreme Weather Task Force” fund.

Those in need of a fan should call 211 or the Area Agency on Aging at (915) 533-0998.

The El Paso County Sheriff's  Office will be accepting fan donations at the following locations:

Upper Valley Patrol Station- located at 436 E. Vinton, Vinton , TX (915) 886-2724

Lower Valley Patrol Station- located at 12501 Montana, El Paso, TX (915) 856-4875

Sheriff's Office Headquarters- located 3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, TX (915) 538-2217

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Wanted man arrested - 2 other family members also arrested for Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution.

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El Paso County Sheriff's Office
3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar / Public Information Officer
(915) 538-2223
Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)
EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com
Release Date & Time: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:30 am

Information: 

Early this morning 04-29-08 at 1:01 am  Sheriff Deputies were attempting locate a wanted subject at 14936 Colonia Tierra in far east El Paso County, TX. Deputies were looking for subject David Salido (DOB: 12-17-61) who was wanted for six (6) outstanding Sheriff's Office criminal warrants. The warrants included charges of : Criminal non support with a no bond and a Felony DWI 3rd or more, four misdemeanor warrants for Failure to Identify, Fictitious registration and 2 counts of Harassment.

Deputies met with the wife and son of the wanted subject at the residence located at 14936 Colonia Tierra. Both were explained that authorities had information that the wanted subject was staying at the residence. Both claimed not to have seen the wanted subject in some time and both claimed that he was not present at the residence at the time. Consent to search the residence was sought and obtained from the wife. Deputies began to search the residence residence and while doing so heard noises coming from the ceiling area. Deputies located an area leading into the ceiling that showed signs of recent disturbance. While checking the ceiling area, Deputies located the wanted subject hiding in an attic.

Wanted subject  David Salido (DOB: 12-17-61) was taken into custody. Both the wife & son of Salido were also taken into custody and charged with felony Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution.

The wife was identified as Lucila Rueda Barraza (DOB: 01-07-67) and son was identified as Eldifonso Barraza (DOB: 07-31-85).

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David Salido (DOB: 12-17-61)

Charges:

1.) Harassment - $10,000 Bond

2.) Criminal non-support - **No Bond**

3.) DWI 3rd or more - **No Bond**

4.) Wrong Fictitious / Altered / Obstructed Veh. Reg. - $2,500

5.) Harassment (2nd count) - $10,000 Bond

6.) Failure to identify - $4,000

+ an additional outstanding traffic warrant

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Lucila Rueda Barraza (DOB: 01-07-67)

Charge: Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution.

Bond: $1,500

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Eldifonso Barraza (DOB: 07-31-85)

Charge: Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution.

Bond: $1,500

This case remains under Investigation.

According to the Texas Penal Code:

§ 38.05. HINDERING APPREHENSION OR PROSECUTION.

(a) A person commits an offense if, with intent to hinder the arrest, prosecution, conviction, or punishment of another for an offense or, with intent to hinder the arrest, detention, adjudication, or with intent to hinder the arrest of another under the authority of a warrant or capias, he:

(1) harbors or conceals the other;

(2) provides or aids in providing the other with any means of avoiding arrest or effecting escape; or

(3) warns the other of impending discovery or apprehension.

(b) It is a defense to prosecution under Subsection (a)(3) that the warning was given in connection with an effort to bring another into compliance with the law. (c) Except as provided by Subsection (d), an offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor. (d) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree if the person who is harbored, concealed, provided with a means of avoiding arrest or effecting escape, or warned of discovery or apprehension is under arrest for, charged with, or convicted of a felony, including an offense under Section 62.102, Code of Criminal Procedure, or is in custody or detention for, is alleged in a petition to have engaged in, or has been adjudicated as having engaged in delinquent conduct that violates a penal law of the grade of felony, including an offense under Section 62.102, Code of Criminal Procedure, and the person charged under this section knew that the person they harbored, concealed, provided with a means of avoiding arrest or effecting escape, or warned of discovery or apprehension is under arrest for, charged with, or convicted of a felony, or is in custody or detention for, is alleged in a petition to have engaged in, or has been adjudicated as having engaged in delinquent conduct that violates a penal law of the grade of felony. 

2 more Burglar Suspects Caught by Deputies

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El Paso County Sheriff's Office
3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar / Public Information Officer
(915) 538-2223
Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)
EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com
Release Date & Time: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:30 am

Information: 

Early this morning, 04-29-08 at about 12:43 am Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to a residence at the 1600 block of Ipswitch in far east El Paso County, TX in reference to a burglary of building call in progress. Deputies arrived moments later but were unable to locate any subjects. Deputies met with the homeowner who told officials someone had broken into storage shed located outside of the home. The homeowners told Deputies they initially observed the door to the shed open & heard noises coming from inside it. The homeowners said they saw someone walk away from the shed get into a vehicle & drive off prior to Deputies arriving. Deputies discovered a pad lock that was used to lock the storage shed had been apparently cut off by boltcutters. Several sets of shoe impressions were also located on the property. An ATV was stored inside the shed, it was not taken.

Deputies immediately began to search the area. Deputies located a Lincoln Continental driving away slowly from the burglary area. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on the said vehicle & obtained consent from the driver to search the vehicle.  The vehicle was occupied by 2 subjects. Deputies located boltcutters inside the vehicle along with a screwdriver & flashlight. The shoe impressions on the subjects also matched the shoe impressions found at the Ipswitch address.

After a brief investigation, it was discovered that the vehicle occupants were same individuals responsible for the burglary that had occurred at the Ipswitch residence.

Both subjects were arrested and charged with Burglary of a Building

They were identified  Fabian Cesar Ramirez (DOB: 04-19-89) and Carlos Martinez (DOB: 06-07-88).

Both suspects were booked and remain at the El Paso County Detention Facility.

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Fabian Cesar Ramirez (DOB: 04-19-89)

Charge: Burglary of Building

Bond: $2500

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Carlos Martinez (DOB: 06-07-88)

Charge: Burglary of Building

Bond: $2500

Several ATV's have been reported stolen in this area in the past few months. An Investigation continues on this case.

Vehicle Burglars caught by Deputies

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El Paso County Sheriff's Office
3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar / Public Information Officer
(915) 538-2223
Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)
EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com
Release Date & Time: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:00 am
Information:

Over the weekend, on  04-25-08 at 4:10 am, Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to the 700 block of Paseo Sereno in far east El Paso County, Texas in reference to a call of suspicious subjects seen in the area attempting to break into vehicles. Responding Deputies arrived to Paseo Sereno and observed subjects in a driveway of the home hiding between the vehicles parked there. Upon seeing Sheriff's Deputies, the subjects immediately ran to the back yard of the residence attempting to elude authorities. Deputies immediately gave chase on foot and began to search the area. The subjects were found hiding in an irrigation reservoir pit.

After conducting a brief investigation, it was discovered that the subjects had burglarized one of the vehicles in the driveway where they were initially spotted. A 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche had been broken into, some of the items stolen included a DVD / Stereo system.  

The subjects were arrested for Evading Arrest / Detention & Burglary of a Vehicle.

Both were identified as : Jonathan Moises Ramirez (DOB: 06-01-90) from east El Paso and Carlos Fabian Martinez (DOB: 01-20-90) from east El Paso. Both were

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Jonathan Moises Ramirez (DOB: 06-01-90)

Charge:

1.) Burglary of  a Vehicle-$3000 Bond

2.) Evading Arrest / Detention- $500 bond

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Carlos Fabian Martinez (DOB: 01-20-90)

Charge:

1.) Burglary of  a Vehicle-$3000 Bond

2.) Evading Arrest / Detention- $500 bond

Both subjects are currently out on  Bond.

An investigation continues.

"Good old-fashion police work is what led Deputies to apprehend these individuals"-said Sheriff Jimmy Apodaca
Mug Shot release for US Customs & Border Protection courtesy EPSO

Caption: Courtesy mug shot release as per US Customs & Border Protection request.

For more information about this individual contact the US Customs & Border Protection Public Affairs Office at (915) 834-8311 / 8312 / 8313 / 8328

 

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Victor Valenzuela-Guerrero (DOB: 07-28-57)

PIO On-Call Effective 04-22-08

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El Paso County Sheriff's Office

3850 Justice Rd.  El Paso TX  79938 (915) 538-2217

Public Affairs Section

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 to Sunday, April 27, 2008

Deputy Eduardo Placencia is the on call Public Information Officer and point of contact with the News Media.

Contact: Deputy Eduardo Placencia / Acting PIO- Public Affairs Section

(915) 538-2217

Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5248)

EMAIL: eplacencia@epcounty.com

Deputy Placencia will be available only by pager. You can reach him through dispatch at (915) 546-2280 or page him directly (915) 533-0733, his pager # 5248. You can also reach him by email at: eplacencia@epcounty.com

Deputy Placencia will only respond on scene regarding major incidents: Fatality, Homicide, SWAT, CNT, and Search & Rescue calls.

Deputy Tovar will resume PIO Duties Sunday, April 27, 2008.

Sheriff's Office hosting Citizens Academy

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El Paso County Sheriff's Office
3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar / Public Information Officer
(915) 538-2217
Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)
EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com
Release Date & Time: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 9:00 am

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Citizens Academy

What: El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy 2008-01
When: Begins Wednesday June 4, 2008 7:00 p.m.
Where: Sheriff's Office Headquarters 3850 Justice Drive, El Paso, Texas 79938
The Sheriff’s Citizens Academy is free.
The Citizens Academy is a 10-week program that will give citizens a background and working knowledge of the Sheriff’s Office and how it serves the community.
The Citizens Academy produces informed citizens.
Complete an application—obtained at the Sheriff’s Office, 3850 Justice Drive, or either Patrol Station—and send it, by May 16, 2008, to:
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Stephon Jackson & a 2nd Homicide Suspect Arrested

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El Paso County Sheriff's Office
3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar / Public Information Officer
(915) 538-2217
Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)
EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com
Release Date & Time: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:30 am

Information:

Early this morning Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at about 8:15 am. Sheriff Deputies executed a criminal warrant for Stephon Jackson on Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution (3rd Degree felony) Mr. Jackson was taken into custody without incident at his apartment located at the 4800 block of Stanton.

While conducting a protective sweep of the apartment, authorities located a 2nd male subject who was hiding in the apartment. He was identified as Lamar Reid.

After a brief investigation, it was discovered that Lamar Reid is wanted for Homicide out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The homicide charge Reid is wanted for is a separate incident than the one involving Willie Harden (DOB: 08-06-87).

Harden was arrested on Friday 04-11-08 at a local fast food restaurant by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office assisted by the FBI & UTEP Campus Police. The Sheriff's Office is conducting the ongoing investigation.   

Both Jackson & Reid were cooperative with Sheriff's Officials during the time of arrest.

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Stephon Jackson (DOB: 05-07-86) -booked at 9:34 am

Charge: Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution (3rd Degree felony)

Bond: $3,000

Mr. Jackson also has 5-outstanding traffic warrants totaling $1,068.60

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Lamar Reid (DOB: 08-06-87)-booked at 9:54 am

Charge: FFJ / Philadelphia

Bond: NO BOND

According to the Texas Penal Code:

§ 38.05. HINDERING APPREHENSION OR PROSECUTION.

(a) A person commits an offense if, with intent to hinder the arrest, prosecution, conviction, or punishment of another for an offense or, with intent to hinder the arrest, detention, adjudication, or with intent to hinder the arrest of another under the authority of a warrant or capias, he:

(1) harbors or conceals the other;

(2) provides or aids in providing the other with any means of avoiding arrest or effecting escape; or

(3) warns the other of impending discovery or apprehension.

(b) It is a defense to prosecution under Subsection (a)(3) that the warning was given in connection with an effort to bring another into compliance with the law. (c) Except as provided by Subsection (d), an offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor. (d) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree if the person who is harbored, concealed, provided with a means of avoiding arrest or effecting escape, or warned of discovery or apprehension is under arrest for, charged with, or convicted of a felony, including an offense under Section 62.102, Code of Criminal Procedure, or is in custody or detention for, is alleged in a petition to have engaged in, or has been adjudicated as having engaged in delinquent conduct that violates a penal law of the grade of felony, including an offense under Section 62.102, Code of Criminal Procedure, and the person charged under this section knew that the person they harbored, concealed, provided with a means of avoiding arrest or effecting escape, or warned of discovery or apprehension is under arrest for, charged with, or convicted of a felony, or is in custody or detention for, is alleged in a petition to have engaged in, or has been adjudicated as having engaged in delinquent conduct that violates a penal law of the grade of felony. 

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