November 2007 - Posts

PIO on Call Effective November 25, 2007

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El Paso County Sheriff's Office

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

NEWS RELEASE

Release Date & Time: Sunday, November 25, 2007 8:00 AM

PIO SCHEDULE December 2007 & January 2008:

El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Public Affairs Office is operating under an on call basis. No one will be in the Public Affairs Office during the day. The PIO on call will answer to the Assistant Chief of Law Enforcement Ralph Mitchell.

On scene incidents will initially be handled by the on scene Supervisor. All incident information from the scene will be forwarded to the on call PIO for follow ups.

Background data or interview set ups for enterprise stories will be handled by the on call PIO for that week. Attempts will be made to accommodate those requests in a timely manner. Under these unique circumstances, the Sheriff’s Office, Public Affairs Department asks for your patience. Please note that the on call PIO’s works out in the field in a Patrol capacity and when the opportunity presents itself will respond to all pages when time permits.

Your understanding is appreciated.

Thank you,

Chief Deputy Jimmy Apodaca, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

Sunday, November 25, 2007, to Saturday, December 1, 2007.

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

Deputy Tovar 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

Sunday, December 2, 2007, to Saturday, December 8, 2007.

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

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.

Sunday, December 9, 2007 to Saturday, December 15, 2007.

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

Deputy Tovar 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

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

Sunday, December 16, 2007 to Saturday, December 22, 2007.

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

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.

Sunday, December 23, 2007 to Saturday, December 29, 2007.

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

Deputy Tovar 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

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

Sunday, December 30, 2007 to Saturday, January 5, 2008.

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

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.

After January 5, 2008 a new schedule will be released.

REMINDER DURING THE WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS UNABLE TO PRODUCE STATISTICAL DATA.

Posted 25 November 2007 08:00 AM by rglancey
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Operation Due Diligence Warrants Update

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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, November 21, 2007 8:45 AM.

WHO: El Paso County Law Enforcement in conjunction with County Justices of the Peace.

WHAT: “Operation Due Diligence”

WHERE: El Paso County, Texas.

WHEN: Amnesty period November 12 through November 16, 2007.

WHY: Execute outstanding warrants.

FYI: Preliminary data: $108,922.41 collected. This number does not reflect all of the Justices of the Peace. Final numbers will be reported to the County Auditor sometime next week. As a result the number of warrants cleared has not been tabulated as of this time.

Background:

November 17, 2007 the Sheriff’s office in conjunction with County Constables conducted a Warrant Arrest Operation: Fifteen teams of County Constables participated in the operation and worked traffic warrants. Six teams of personnel from the Sheriff’s Office as well as three officers from the County Tax Office worked on clearing felony warrants.

Warrants attempted: 234

Warrants executed: 100

Total Felony Arrest’: 37

Total Traffic Arrests’: 51

Total arrested: 88

“We saw people daily taking advantage of the amnesty and the court fee waiver. It is unfortunate we have to go to this extreme to get people to do the right thing. It helps when the public puts pressure on family, friends and co-workers to get off the list of shame,” said Assistant Chief Ralph Mitchell, Law Enforcement Bureau, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

Posted 21 November 2007 09:01 AM by rglancey
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PIO on Call Effective November 21, 2007

The Public Affairs Office is closing at noon today (November, 21, 2007) and the PIO on Call will only be available by pager.

The County of El Paso is closed Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, 2007 and Friday, November 23, 2007.

PIO on Call Holiday schedule:

Wednesday afternoon through Saturday (11/24/07) Rick Glancey.

He will be available by pager only. You can reach him through dispatch at (915) 546-2280 or page him directly (915) 533-0733, his pager # 5290.

Sunday, November 25, 2007 Deputy Tovar.

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.

PIO will only respond on scene regarding major incidents: Fatality, Homicide, SWAT, CNT, and Search & Rescue calls.  REMINDER DURING THE WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAY PERIOD THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS UNABLE TO PRODUCE STATISTICAL DATA.

Posted 21 November 2007 08:30 AM by rglancey
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Double Fatal Follow UP - Passenger ID

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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, November 19, 2007 11:00 AM

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

WHAT: Double fatality.

WHERE: 14100 Gateway West (Between Sparks Rd. and Nonap), East El Paso County, Texas.

WHEN: Friday, November 16, 2007 at 3:44 AM.

WHY: Still under investigation.

FYI: El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a dispatch call of a roll over accident on the Gateway near the Sparks area.

Preliminary report: The driver of a white 2005 Dodge Ram (3500) pick up truck was traveling west on the gateway when the crashed into the rear of a black Ford Explorer.

The impact was violent and severe. The Explorer traveled more than 500 feet from the point of impact and went airborne coming to rest on its side in the dirt median. The driver who was wearing a seatbelt was thrown from the vehicle. His body was found on the roadway near the intersection of Gateway West and Nonap. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger who was also wearing a seatbelt was ejected form the car and was found pinned underneath the Explorer. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver is identified as 42 year old John Richard Deririco of El Paso County, Texas.

The name of the passenger is 37 year old Emilio Guerrero Rocha of Juarez, México.

The driver of the white truck is identified as Kevin A. Willis of Oakland, California. He was detained for questioning. He has since been charged with two counts of intoxicated manslaughter. His bond is set at $25,000.00 per count (total bond is $50,000.00). An investigation continues.

This is the fifth and sixth fatality of the year compared to 22 at this time last year.

Final autopsy and toxicology reports are pending.

No other information is being released at this time.

Posted 19 November 2007 11:00 AM by rglancey
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PIO on Call Effective November 16, 2007 5:00 PM

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PIO on call Schedule:

Friday, November 16, 2007 (5:00 PM) through Monday, November, 19, 2007 (8:00 AM)

Deputy Placencia 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.  You can also reach him by email at: Eplacencia@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 16 November 2007 04:45 PM by rglancey
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Double fatal Gateway West

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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, November 16, 2007 3:00 PM

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

WHAT: Double fatality.

WHERE: 14100 Gateway West (Between Sparks Rd. and Nonap), East El Paso County, Texas.

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WHEN: Friday, November 16, 2007 at 3:44 AM.

WHY: Still under investigation.

FYI: El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a dispatch call of a roll over accident on the Gateway near the Sparks area.

Preliminary report: The driver of a white 2005 Dodge Ram (3500) pick up truck was traveling west on the Gateway when the Dodge crashed into the rear of a black Ford Explorer.

The impact was violent and severe. The Explorer traveled more than 500 feet from the point of impact and went airborne coming to rest on its side in the dirt median on the right side of the roadway. The driver who was wearing a seatbelt was thrown from the vehicle. His body was found on the roadway near the intersection of Gateway West and Nonap. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger who was also wearing a seatbelt was ejected form the car and was found pinned underneath the Explorer. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver is identified as 42 year old John Richard Deririco of El Paso County, Texas. The name of the passenger is being withheld until next of kin have been notified. He is a Juarez, México resident.

The driver of the white truck is identified as Kevin A. Willis of Oakland, California. He was detained for questioning. He has since been charged with two counts of intoxicated manslaughter. His bond is set at $25,000.00 per count (total bond is $50,000.00). An investigation continues.

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Kevin A. Willis

Mug Shot: Courtesy El Paso County Sheriff's Office

This is the fifth and sixth fatality of the year compared to 22 at this time last year.

No other information is being released at this time.

Posted 16 November 2007 03:00 PM by rglancey
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Sheriff's Office participates in Two CALEA Assessments (First in Texas?)

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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, November 16, 2007

WHO: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)

WHAT: Two Separate CALEA Assessments at the Same Time!

WHERE: El Paso County Sheriff's Office Region VIII Training Academy  and El Paso County Sheriff's Office Communications (Dispatch) Section

WHEN: December 1-5, 2007

WHY: To verify that the Sheriff’s Office Meets the Commission’s State-of-the-Art Standards, a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence.

FYI: "Sheriff Samaniego sets high goals.  With his leadership we have the opportunity to be the first Sheriff's Office in Texas to achieve another first.  It is the highest standard in Public Safety to have four accreditations; law enforcement, detention, training and communication," said Chief Deputy Jimmy Apodaca, El Paso County Sheriff's Office. 

The accreditation program requires our Office to comply with standards covering four basic areas: (1) policy and procedure, (2) administration, (3) operations, and (4) support services.

Members of the Community are invited to call in your comments, about our Training Academy and/or our Emergency Communications (Dispatch), to the Assessors.

Telephone comments are limited to 10 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with CALEA standards. Copies of the standards are available at the Sheriff’s Office, 800 E Overland, third floor. Call Shirley Echols at 546-2217.

Emergency Communications (Dispatch) Assessors

Call 915/ 856-4823

Monday, December 3, 2007, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Training Academy Assessors

Call 915/ 856-4824

Monday, December 3, 2007, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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If you cannot call, write to The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.  10302 Eaton Place, Suite 100, Fairfax, Virginia 22030-2201.

Posted 16 November 2007 05:00 AM by rglancey
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Body discovered: Body Identified, Homicide Investigation Continues

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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, November 13, 2007 5:30 PM

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

WHAT: Discovery of skeletal remains.

WHERE: Desert area off Ascension in Far East El Paso County, Texas.

WHEN: Sunday, November 11, 2007 at approximately 5:30 PM.

WHY: Under investigation.

FYI: Two males target shooting in the desert area discovered the remains off a dirt road.

The deceased has been identified as 38 year old Luann Torres -Lopez of El Paso County, Texas. 

"The woman was reported missing by family members on September 3, 2007.  El Paso County Sheriff's Detectives have been working for several months trying to track down Torres and any known associates for the past two months," said Rick Glancey, Director of Public Affairs, El Paso County Sheriff's Office.

"A final autopsy report is pending .  If anyone saw Luann Torres around September 1, 2007 and has any information about her most recent whereabouts, I urge them to call our office at (915) 546-2280, " said Sergeant Jim Belknap, Criminal Investigation Division, El Paso County Sheriff's Office.

A photo of the deceased is courtesy of the El Paso County Sheriff's Office:

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Luann Torres-Lopez

It is the policy of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office to treat all unattended deaths as a homicide until ruled otherwise (Autopsy, Physical evidence, Witness information, Etc. Etc.).

No other information is being released at this time.

 

Posted 13 November 2007 05:32 PM by rglancey
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Charges Filed/Motorcycle Accident Fleet Turner Ave.

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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, November 13, 2007 5:00PM

WHO: El Paso County Sheriff's Office (Special Traffic Investigators).

WHAT: Motorcycle – Car accident.

WHERE: Intersection of King Palm Drive and Turner Avenue, East El Paso County, Texas.

WHEN: Friday, November 09, 2007 at approximately 7:36 a.m.

WHY: Under investigation.

FYI: Preliminary report: An SUV was turning right off of Turner onto King Palm Dr.  A Sheriff's Deputy on his department issued motorcycle was traveling behind the SUV at a safe distance. As the SUV turned right, a male driver of a red 1996 Toyota Corolla pulled out onto the roadway from a gated mobile home community in front of the Deputy traveling west on Turner.

The deputy attempted to avoid the Toyota that pulled out in front him. As a result of the impact, the Deputy vaulted from the bike, rolled off the hood of the car and came to rest on the roadway. He was conscious and laying on the ground and called for assistance on his radio.

The Deputy was transported to a local hospital.  He was treated and released.  He reported back to duty yesterday (11/12/07). 

The driver of the Toyota is identified as 34 year old Marcelino Ramirez of El Paso, Texas.  Mr. Ramirez was issued two citations: 1) Fail to Yield Right of Way – turning left, and 2) Fail to Report Change of Address.

Posted 13 November 2007 05:00 PM by rglancey
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PIO on Call effective November 9, 2007

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Release Date & Time: Friday, November 9, 2007 – 11:00 AM.

Rick Glancey is the point of contact with the News Media this weekend.

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

I will be available by pager. You can reach me through dispatch at (915) 546-2280 or page me directly (915) 533-0733, my pager # 5290. You can also reach me by email at: rglancey@epcounty.com

PLEASE NOTE: Monday, November 12, 2007 is a County Holiday.  The Public Affairs Office will be closed.  We will only respond to major incidents! I will also only be available by pager all of next week (11/13/07 through 11/16/07).  I'll be working out of our new headquarters preparing for the move to the new building.

REMINDER DURING THE WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAY'S THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS UNABLE TO PRODUCE STATISTICAL DATA.

Posted 09 November 2007 11:00 AM by rglancey
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TODAY: Basic Detention Officer Graduation 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: Friday, November 9, 2007 7:30 AM

  MEDIA IS WELCOME TO ATTEND

WHO: El Paso County Sheriff's Office (Region VIII Training Academy).

WHAT: Basic Detention Officer Graduation Ceremony.

WHERE: Ysleta Administrative Center (Auditorium), 9600 Sims, El Paso, Texas 79925.

WHEN: Friday, November 9, 2007 at 1:30 p.m.

WHY: Completion of a seven week Region VIII Training Academy.

FYI: Eleven detention officers will participate in the ceremony (9 males/2 Females).

The State of Texas requires only 96 hours of training for the Basic Detention Officer class. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office requires 280 hours of training.


All graduates from the Basic Detention Officer Course are assigned to either the Downtown Detention facility or the Jail Annex.


Detention Officers may choose one of two career paths: Detention or Law Enforcement.

To be eligible for a career in law enforcement, one must have worked as a detention officer for at least one year. Upon announcement of the Basic Peace Officer Academy, all eligible detention officers must compete for a position at the academy.


The entry salary for detention officer is $ 30,755.21

Posted 09 November 2007 07:30 AM by rglancey
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Mug Shot release for FBI courtesy EPSO

Caption: Courtesy mug shot release as per FBI request.

Gerardo Ortiz

For more information about this individual contact the El Paso FBI Public Affairs Office.

 

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Posted 08 November 2007 06:10 PM by jluhn
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REMINDER Basic Detention Officer Graduation 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: Thursday, November 8, 2007 4:30 PM

  MEDIA IS WELCOME TO ATTEND

WHO: El Paso County Sheriff's Office (Region VIII Training Academy).

WHAT: Basic Detention Officer Graduation Ceremony.

WHERE: Ysleta Administrative Center (Auditorium), 9600 Sims, El Paso, Texas 79925.

WHEN: Friday, November 9, 2007 at 1:30 p.m.

WHY: Completion of a seven week Region VIII Training Academy.

FYI: Eleven detention officers will participate in the ceremony (9 males/2 Females).

The State of Texas requires only 96 hours of training for the Basic Detention Officer class. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office requires 280 hours of training.


All graduates from the Basic Detention Officer Course are assigned to either the Downtown Detention facility or the Jail Annex.


Detention Officers may choose one of two career paths: Detention or Law Enforcement.

To be eligible for a career in law enforcement, one must have worked as a detention officer for at least one year. Upon announcement of the Basic Peace Officer Academy, all eligible detention officers must compete for a position at the academy.


The entry salary for detention officer is $ 30,755.21

Posted 08 November 2007 04:30 PM by rglancey
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Murder Suspect Abraham Cavazos in custody in El Paso County, Texas.

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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: Thursday, November 8, 2007 2:45 PM

WHO: United States Marshals Service – Lone Star Fugitive Task Force and El Paso County Sheriff's Office.

 

WHAT: Arrest of Murder suspect Abraham Cavazos.

WHERE: El Paso County, Texas.

WHEN: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at approximately 7 PM.

WHY: Wanted for the Murder of  Rogelio Roy Terrazas on December 12, 2004.  The incident occurred at 5220 Bradley Rd. a residence in east El Paso County, Texas. Preliminary investigation indicates an altercation took place between two male subjects at a party.  The altercation started as a verbal argument before it escalated into a shooting.

BACKGROUND: Task Force members received information that Cavazos (29 years old) was in Torreon, México.  The information was passed on to Mexican law enforcement officials.  Surveillance was set up and Cavazos was arrested on (06/12/2007) around 10:30 p.m. He reportedly put up a struggle and was taken into custody by Instituto Nacional de Migración (IMN) Mexican Immigration Officials. He was transferred to the custody of officials from Agencia Federal de Investigacion (AFI). Cavazos was in México City, México waiting for an extradition hearing.  He was officially turned over to Sheriff's Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division yesterday.

“Detectives have been tracking him for two years.  They thought on several occasions they had him.  On one occasion in August of 2006 the task Force was breathing down his neck until he eluded capture from Mexican law enforcement,” said Sergeant Jim Belknap, Criminal Investigation Division El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

“In perspective it came as no surprise that Cavazos put up a struggle.  We always listed him as armed and very dangerous.  We close this chapter of this case and wait for the trial,” said Sergeant Jim Belknap, Criminal Investigation Division, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

“On international cases we rely heavily on our partnership with the U.S. Marshals.  Cavazos is sitting in the county jail today and the Task Force and Mexican authorities deserve a big pat on the back for helping us on this case.  It takes strong cooperation on both sides of the border to fight crime,” said Assistant Chief Ralph Mitchell, Law Enforcement Bureau, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

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Mug Shot:  Abraham Cavazos (11/07/2007)

Courtesy: El Paso County Sheriff's Office

Posted 08 November 2007 02:45 PM by rglancey
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Prepared Statement El Paso County Sheriff's Office (ref Federal Lawsuit Dismissal)

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El Paso County Sheriff's Office

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

Statement

Contact: Rick Glancey/Public Affairs Director

(915) 546-2285

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

EMAIL: rglancey@epcounty.com

Release date: Thursday, November 8, 2007 10:30 AM

FYI:  This is the same prepared statement we provided to the El Paso Times when asked to comment.

“If you fight to tell the truth your actions will be vindicated. This court dismissal is why I maintain my belief in the judicial system. I also uphold my confidence that the men and women of this agency strive to attain the highest degree of ethical behavior and professional conduct at all times,” Said Sheriff Leo Samaniego, El Paso County, Texas.

“I hope in all fairness to the Sheriff’s Office, the media will cover this court outcome with the same tenacity and bold headlines as they did when the lawsuit was presented,” said Chief Deputy Jimmy Apodaca, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

Any comments regarding any potential pending litigation filed by the plaintiff must be directed to the El Paso County Attorney's Office.

Posted 08 November 2007 10:30 AM by rglancey
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