October 2007 - Posts

PIO on Call Effective October 25, 2007

Deputy Tovar is the on call PIO beginning at 5 pm Thursday, October 25, 2007 through 5 pm Friday, October 26, 2007.  He will be available by pager. You can reach him through Dispatch at (915) 546-2280 or page him directly (915) 533-0733, his pager # 5370.

 

Deputy Placencia is the Weekend PIO on Call for Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday (October 26, 27 & 28, 2007).   He will be available by pager.  You can reach him through Dispatch at  (915) 546-2280 or page him directly (915) 533-0733, his pager # 5248. 

 

PIO's will respond on scene regarding major incidents only: Fatality, Homicide, SWAT, CNT, and Search & Rescue calls.  REMINDER:  THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS UNABLE TO PRODUCE STATISTICAL DATA DUING THE WEEKENDS, HOLIDAY’S OR WHEN THE OFFICE IS CLOSED AS THE RESULT OF AN EMERGENCY

Posted 25 October 2007 05:00 PM by rglancey
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PIO on Call For Friday, October 19, 2007

Deputy Tovar is the on call PIO for Friday, October 19, 2007. He will be available by pager. You can reach him through Dispatch at (915) 546-2280 or page him directly (915) 533-0733, his pager # 5370.

Rick Glancey is the Weekend PIO on Call for Saturday and Sunday (October 20 & 21, 2007).  You can reach him through Dispatch at (915) 546-2280 or page him directly (915) 533-0733, his pager number is 5290.

PIO's only available by pager or requesting page through dispatch!  Respond on scene regarding major incidents: Fatality, Homicide, SWAT, CNT, and Search & Rescue calls.  REMINDER: THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS UNABLE TO PRODUCE STATISTICAL DATA DUING THE WEEKENDS, HOLIDAY’S OR WHEN THE OFFICE IS CLOSED AS THE RESULT OF AN EMERGENCY

Posted 19 October 2007 10:04 AM by jluhn
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PIO on Call Effective October 17, 2007

Deputy Tovar is the on call PIO beginning at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 17, 2007 through Friday, October 19, 2007 8:00 a.m. He will be available by pager. You can reach him through Dispatch at (915) 546-2280 or page him directly (915) 533-0733, his pager # 5370. You can also reach him by email at: jtovar@epcounty.com

PIO is only available by pager or requesting page through dispatch!  Respond on scene regarding major incidents: Fatality, Homicide, SWAT, CNT, and Search & Rescue calls.  REMINDER:  THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS UNABLE TO PRODUCE STATISTICAL DATA DUING THE WEEKENDS, HOLIDAY’S OR WHEN THE OFFICE IS CLOSED AS THE RESULT OF AN EMERGENCY

Posted 17 October 2007 05:00 PM by rglancey
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Mug Shot Release for FBI

El Paso County Sheriff's Office

800 E. Overland, 3rd floor, El Paso, Texas 79901

Courtesy Mug Shot Release

Contact: Rick Glancey/Public Affairs Director

(915) 546-2285

Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5290)

EMAIL: rglancey@epcounty.com

The following mug shots have been authorized for release by the El Paso F.B.I. Office.  The release is a courtesy of the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.  All information regarding the arrest of these two individuals should be directed to the El Paso F.B.I. Office.

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Elizabeth Villalobos

 

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Raul Villalobos

Posted 16 October 2007 09:00 AM by rglancey
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Motorcycle Motor Vehicle Accident East EP County

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El Paso County Sheriff's Office

800 E. Overland, 3rd floor, El Paso, Texas 79901

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Rick Glancey/Public Affairs Director

(915) 546-2285

Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5290)

EMAIL: rglancey@epcounty.com

Release Date & Time: Monday, October 15, 2007 3:00 p.m.

WHO: El Paso County Sheriff's Office (Patrol and Special Traffic Investigators/S.T.I.).

WHAT: Motorcycle/Motor Vehicle Accident.

WHERE: Intersection of Pelicano Dr. and Aviation Way, East El Paso County, Texas.

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(Map of accident scene)

WHEN: Sunday, October 14, 2007 at 11:48 p.m.

WHY: Under investigation.

FYI: Preliminary report: 20 year old Courtney L. Bass (Ft. Bliss, Texas) was riding a 2007 Suzuki GSXR 600 north on Aviation with a 17 year old passenger Amanda Perez. The motorcyclist failed to control his speed and rear ended a 1995 Nissan Maxima.

Perez was ejected from the motorcycle. Her body came to rest more than 54 feet from the point of impact. She was not wearing a safety helmet. Perez reportedly sustained internal and face injuries. She was transported to R. E. Thomason General Hospital. Her condition is unknown.

The driver of the maxima 19 year old Miguel Dominguez was stopped at a stop sign. The other two occupants of the Maxima included 19 year old Amelia Alvarado and a two year old passenger. All three individuals in the Maxima were transported to a local hospital for non life threatening injuries.

“It appears in the preliminary stage of our investigation speed is going to be a contributing factor. The investigation is still on going,” said Rick Glancey, Director of Public Affairs, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

No other information is available and no other information is being released at this time.

Posted 15 October 2007 03:30 PM by rglancey
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Piggy Bank Aggravated Robbery Looking for Suspects!

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El Paso County Sheriff's Office

800 E. Overland, 3rd floor, El Paso, Texas 79901

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Rick Glancey/Public Affairs Director

(915) 546-2285

Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5290)

EMAIL: rglancey@epcounty.com

Release Date & Time: Friday, October 12, 2007 – 4:30p.m.

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

WHAT: Aggravated Robbery.

WHERE: Piggy Bank, 280 La Union, Canutillo, Texas.

WHEN: Thursday, September 6, 2007 at approximately 10 p.m.

WHY: Still under investigation.

FYI: El Paso County Sheriff s office dispatch call reference an aggravated robbery in progress at the Piggy Bank grocery store in Canutillo. Deputies arrive and attempt to locate the two unidentified robberies. The attempt to track down the suspects fail and the case is turned over to C.I.D. detectives.

Sheriff’s detectives have determined that two males entered the store wearing masks and demanded money and threatened employees with a bat. The employees immediately took necessary safety precautions and summoned for help.

The offenders went behind the counter and took various items.

The men are described as suspect 1 & suspect 2.

Suspect 1: Is a male possibly in his late teens or early 20’s. He is 5’ 9” tall, medium build and was partially covering his face with a mask. He was wearing blue jeans, black T-shirt and dark in color tennis shoes.

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Suspect  1 (Photo Courtesy El Paso County S.O.)

Suspect 2: Is a male in his late teens or early 20’s. He is 5’ 10” tall, medium build and was wearing a black mask completely covering his head. He was also wearing what appear to be two t-shirts, black on top and white underneath. His pants are black.

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Suspect  2 in all black with a partial white T-shirt visible. He is standing behind suspect 1 (Photo Courtesy El Paso County S.O.)

“We were able to pick up some usable evidence at the scene and have been aggressively pursuing this case. We think the public can help us identify one of our suspects. They were very aggressive in their actions and need to be caught,” said Sergeant Jim Belknap, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

Anyone with information about this case or the suspects is encouraged to call the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office at (915) 546-2280. Supervisor for this case is Sergeant Jim Belknap.

Posted 12 October 2007 04:25 PM by rglancey
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Weekend PIO On Call Effective 5-pm October 12, 2007

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Deputy Tovar is the on call PIO beginning at 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 12, 2007 through Monday, October 15, 2007 8:00 a.m. He will be available by pager. You can reach him through Dispatch at (915) 546-2280 or page him directly (915) 533-0733, his pager # 5370. You can also reach him by email at: jtovar@epcounty.com

PIO’s only available by pager or requesting page through dispatch!  Respond on scene regarding major incidents: Fatality, Homicide, SWAT, CNT, and Search & Rescue calls.  REMINDER:  THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS UNABLE TO PRODUCE STATISTICAL DATA DUING THE WEEKENDS, HOLIDAY’S OR WHEN THE OFFICE IS CLOSED AS THE RESULT OF AN EMERGENCY

Posted 12 October 2007 02:45 PM by rglancey
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Promotion Ceremony Announcement

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El Paso County Sheriff's Office

800 E. Overland, 3rd floor, El Paso, Texas 79901

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Rick Glancey/Public Affairs Director

(915) 546-2285

Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5290)

EMAIL: rglancey@epcounty.com

Release Date & Time: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 3:30 pm

WHO: El Paso County Sheriff's Office.

WHAT: Promotion Ceremony.

WHERE: El Paso County Sheriff's Office, 3rd Floor Conference Room, 800 E. Overland, El Paso, Texas 79901

WHEN: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.

WHY: A total of 3 people will be promoted to ranks varying from Law Enforcement Sergeant to Detention Corporal. Two other individuals were recognized. One was recognized for assisting the Sheriff’s office with acquiring vests for K-9’s in the region and the other was named Master Sergeant.

Promoted to the rank of Sergeant, Deputy Jose Luis Hernandez

Deputy Jose Luis Hernandez began his career with the Sheriff’s Office, as a Detention Officer, in January of 1994. He was appointed Deputy Sheriff assigned to patrol in February of 1998. He is a graduate of Riverside High School class of 1991. He holds an Advanced Peace Officer certification and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal Award in November of 2003.

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Sheriff Leo Samaniego pinning a gold badge on newly promoted Sergeant Jose L. Hernandez.

(Photo Courtesy EL Paso County Sheriff's Office)

Promoted to the rank of Corporal, Detention Officer Mario A. Ramirez

Detention Officer Mario A. Ramirez began his career with the Sheriff’s Office in February 28, 2001. Officer Ramirez obtained his G.E.D. certificate from the New Mexico State Board of Education in September of 1993. He attends El Paso Community College (Criminal Justice Degree). He holds an Advanced Jailer Proficiency Certification.

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Sheriff Leo Samaniego pinning a gold badge on newly promoted Corporal Mario A. Ramirez.

(Photo Courtesy EL Paso County Sheriff's Office)

Promoted to the rank of Corporal, Detention Officer Christopher Contreras

Detention Officer Christopher Contreras began his career with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in July 12, 1999. He is a graduate of Coronado High School, class of 1994. He served in United States Navy for 3 years. He presently holds an Advanced Jailer Proficiency Certification.

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Sheriff Leo Samaniego pinning a gold badge on newly promoted Corporal Christopher Contreras.

(Photo Courtesy EL Paso County Sheriff's Office)

Honorary Title bestowed upon Sergeant Scott Mann “Master Sergeant”

This title was enacted in 2006. It is an honorary position for which no additional pay is awarded. Sergeants selected for this honor epitomize the operational first line supervisory position of sergeant and have consistently demonstrated exemplary levels of knowledge, performance, leadership and organizational skills. Nominations must be made by a Lieutenant or above in the operational bureau. The person nominated must also serve five years or more in grade as Sergeant and hold a Master Peace Officer or Master Jailers Certificate. The nomination process includes a board made up of senior officers and members of the community.

Master Sergeant Scott Mann Joined the Sheriff’s Office in 1987 and was appointed to Deputy Sheriff in 1989. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1995. The twenty year veteran is a Master Peace Officer with numerous awards; Good Conduct Award, Certificate of Appreciation, Unit Citation, Patrol Division Unit Citation and Certificate of Merit. He is a Graduate, Management Institute of Texas, FBI National Academy, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and a Masters Degree in Management from the University of Phoenix.

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Sheriff Leo Samaniego recognizing the Sheriff's Office first Master Sergeant Scott Mann.

(Photo Courtesy EL Paso County Sheriff's Office)

Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Yamil S. Peraza

Deputy Yamil S. Peraza was recognized for initiating the process to obtain armor vests for the K-9’s for several law enforcement agencies in El Paso County and Southern New Mexico. He joined the Sheriff’s Office in September of 2000. He is a member of the Search and Rescue Team.

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Sheriff Leo Samaniego recognizing Deputy Yamil S. Peraza for helping the Sheriff's Office with a donation for the K-9 unit.

(Photo Courtesy EL Paso County Sheriff's Office)

Posted 10 October 2007 04:00 PM by rglancey
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Sex Offender Arrest Richard Kimball

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El Paso County Sheriff's Office

800 E. Overland, 3rd floor, El Paso, Texas 79901

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Rick Glancey/Public Affairs Director

(915) 546-2285

Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5290)

EMAIL: rglancey@epcounty.com

Release Date & Time: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 2:45 p.m.

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

WHAT: Arrest of Sex Offender.

WHERE: El Paso County, Texas.

WHEN: Friday, October 5, 2007.

WHY: Non compliance “ Sex Offender Registration. ”

FYI: El Paso County Sheriff’s Detectives became suspicious of Richard Kimball (32 years old) when attempts to meet with him resulted in several negative contacts.

“Detectives felt he was running amok of the system and grew suspicious after a few failed attempts over several months to make contact with Kimball. Detectives set up surveillance and after some extensive investigation determined Kimball was only renting his East Montana address to skirt the law,” said Rick Glancey, Director of Public Affairs, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

“We located him at a residence off of Frank Shorter Street in the city of El Paso residing with another registered sex offender. His little game gave us enough ammunition to push this case with the U.S. Marshals, who have now found him in violation of a federal statute. He won’t be able to pull that stunt again,” said Sergeant Jim Belknap, Criminal Investigation Division, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

The surveillance team (consisting of Sheriff’s Detectives & Deputy U.S. Marshals) spent about 15 days tracking down Kimball. He was booked in the El Paso County Downtown Detention Facility with no bond.

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Richard Kimball/ Mug Shot 10 05 2007

Courtesy El Paso County Sheriff's Office.

“Our efforts to work in cooperation with the U.S. Marshals should speak volumes to those registered sex offenders who think they can circumvent the system. The federal violation in conjunction with the Adam Walsh Act is stronger than the state offense for non compliance. We also developed leads that indicate he wasn’t truthful on some of his employment applications. We have notified those organizations and the proper law enforcement authorities so they can follow up on this case,” said Sergeant Jim Belknap, Criminal Investigation Division, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

http://www.amw.com/features/feature_story_detail.cfm?id=1206

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/07/20060727-7.html

Kimball was forced to register as a result of a conviction of a sex offense that occurred while serving in the U.S. Military in another jurisdiction.

 

(Correction)

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for reviewing 405 registered sex offenders in its data base as of 10/09/2007.

202 of them are confined to secured facilities near Horizon City, Texas. The remainder (203) live in the county (outside the city limits). Verification of sex offenders is conducted daily.

Posted 09 October 2007 02:45 PM by rglancey
Promotion Ceremony

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El Paso County Sheriff's Office

800 E. Overland, 3rd floor, El Paso, Texas 79901

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Rick Glancey/Public Affairs Director

(915) 546-2285

Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5290)

EMAIL: rglancey@epcounty.com

Release Date & Time: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 10:25 a.m.

WHO: El Paso County Sheriff's Office.

WHAT: Promotion Ceremony.

WHERE: El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, 3rd Floor Conference Room, 800 E. Overland,

El Paso, Texas 79901

WHEN: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.

WHY: A total of 3 people will be promoted to ranks varying from Law Enforcement Sergeant to Detention Corporal.

Posted 09 October 2007 10:35 AM by rglancey
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