April 2008 - Posts

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:
Citizens Academy Coordinator
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
3850 Justice Drive
El Paso, Texas 79938
If you have any questions, call Lt. Gomecindo Lopez, Citizens Academy Coordinator, at 538-2266.
We look forward to seeing you at our Sheriff’s Citizens Academy!

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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. 

UPDATE- Missing Person found alive identified

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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: Monday, April 14, 2008 11:30 am

Background:

On Sunday, 04-13-08 at about 1145hrs emergency services were called to TransMountain Rd. (westbound) Mile Post 20 in reference to a missing elderly male. The caller was a relative of the Male Victim who had been missing since Friday 04-11-08. Family members had not yet reported the 67 year-old male as missing but began to get worried so they went out looking for him. A family member found the Victim's 1970's model Chevrolet Monte Carlo parked on the unimproved shoulder on TMR west MP 20. The vehicle was found to be scorched inside and there were no signs of the Victim within the vicinity. The vehicle was parked next to a steep cliff / ravine. COMSAR services arrived and went down to the ravine searching the immediate area for the Victim.

The Victim was located about 100 feet - 1/4 of a mile down the cliff inside a cave. He suffered 3rd degree burns to of his hands & legs. He was immediately tended to and rescued out of the cave by COMSAR services.

El Paso County Sheriff's Detectives were summoned to the scene and are continuing the investigation. It is unknown at this time if the Victim was alone at the time of the incident.

The Victim is identified as Reyes Jaramillo Hernandez (DOB: 11-05-41)

The Victim remains at University Medical Burn Center in Lubbock, Texas where he remains in critical condition.

This case remains under investigation.

Motor Vehicle Accident roll-over leads to 2 arrests-Deputy Assaulted

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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: Monday, April 14, 2008 9:00 am
Information:

On Sunday 04-13-08 at about 8:10 am, Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Tamara & Faith (Montana Vista area) in reference to a single motor vehicle accident roll-over. Deputies arrived moments later and discovered that there were no occupants in or around the vehicle. The vehicle had been left abandoned.

After a brief investigation, Deputies learned that 2 juvenile males who were driving the vehicle and fled the scene were at a nearby residence.   

A Deputy Sheriff responded to a residence located at 5740 Mountain Sun attempting to locate the Juveniles. Upon arrival, Deputies made contact with a 16 year-old Juvenile male who was standing outside the residence. The Juvenile approached the Deputy and began to assault the Deputy.  Apparently during the struggle, the Juvenile was punching the Deputy with a sharp broken glass (broken bottle) causing the Deputy to suffer several cuts & lacerations to his face & neck area.

While struggling with the Juvenile, his mother exited the home and attempted to hinder the Deputy's attempts to subdue the Juvenile. During this time, the juvenile continued to lash out at the Deputy with a piece of broken glass. After struggling with the Juvenile & his mother they were both simultaneously subdued and handcuffed by the Sheriff's Deputy. Assisting Deputies arrived moments later.

While in custody the 16 year-old Juvenile also managed to kick out the back window of a patrol unit.

The identify of the 16 year-old Juvenile will not be released because of his age. He was placed under arrest for: 

  • Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer
  • Resisting Arrest
  • Criminal Mischief over $500 under &1500 

He remains at the Juvenile Probation Department.

The Juveniles mother was identified as 37 year-old Helse Perez (DOB: 02-03-71).

She was charged with Interfering with Public Duties and remains at the El Paso County Detention Facility.

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Helse Perez (DOB: 02-03-71)

The Deputy Sheriff was treated and released at the scene by Medical services.

The 2nd Juvenile in the vehicle roll-over was later found and released to his mother.

" The Deputy Sheriff did a tremendous job not only locating the juveniles involved in the accident but subduing the violent individuals he encountered at the residence" -said Sheriff Jimmy Apodaca

" Not much more can be asked of our Deputies, they do an outstanding job with help sometimes minutes away"-said Sheriff Jimmy Apodaca  

 An update will on this case will be done at a later time.

Motorcycle Accident - Transmountain Rd. Mile Post 20

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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: Sunday, April 13, 2008 7:35 p.m.

Information:

On Sunday 04-12-08 at about 3:15 p.m., a 21 year old female was traveling westbound on Transmountain Rd. on her 2003 Honda CBR approaching a curve at mile post 20. The female driver lost  control of her bike unable  to control the motorcycle on the curve and drove off the south side of the roadway and onto the dirt median. The driver of Unit traveled approximately 204 feet on the median and struck a dirt berm which was in the middle of the median. She continued continued traveling an additional 145 feet and came to rest in the middle of the median (352 feet total). Special traffic Investigators were summoned to the scene.

The female driver was identified as 22 year old Trisha Fox (DOB: 04-13-86), who is also a soldier in the U.S. Army at Fort Bliss. 

The Victim was transported to Thomason Hospital by ambulance. The Victim sustained a fractured scapula, fractures to both arms and road rash throughout her body.

The Victim remains at Thomason Hospital in stable condition.

At this time speed is believed to be a factor and an investigation continues.

"The Victim is fortunate that emergency services were within a short distance and quickly ran to her location to render aid." -said Deputy Jesse Tovar - PIO

"This area is frequented by motorcycle riders who sometimes travel at high rates of speeds not only putting themselves in danger but putting other drivers at risk as well."-said Deputy Jesse Tovar -PIO

Missing Person 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: Sunday, April 13, 2008 7:30 p.m.

Information:

On Sunday, 04-13-08 at about 1145hrs emergency services were called to TransMountain Rd. (westbound) Mile Post 20 in reference to a missing elderly male. The caller was a relative of the Male Victim who had been missing since Friday 04-11-08. Family members had not yet reported the 67 year-old male as missing but began to get worried so they went out looking for him. A family member found the Victim's 1970's model Chevrolet Monte Carlo parked on the unimproved shoulder on TMR west MP 20. The vehicle was found to be scorched inside and there were no signs of the Victim within the vicinity. The vehicle was parked next to a steep cliff / ravine. COMSAR services arrived and went down to the ravine searching the immediate area for the Victim.

The Victim was located about 100 feet - 1/4 of a mile down the cliff inside a cave. He suffered 3rd degree burns to 40% of his hands & legs. He was immediately tended to and rescued out of the cave by COMSAR services.

El Paso County Sheriff's Detectives were summoned to the scene and are continuing the investigation. It is unknown at this time if the Victim was alone at the time of the incident.

The Victim's identity is not being released at this time. 

After his rescue, the Victim was transported to William Beaumont Medical center and was later transported to the University Medical Burn Center in Lubbock, Texas where he remains in critical condition.

An attempt to update this case will be made in a few hours.

Public Advisory- Fraudulent requests for donations

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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: Thursday, April 10, 2008 11:00 am
Information:

Earlier this month,  the El Paso County Sheriff's Office was notified & made aware of a fraudulent scheme occurring here locally. A private citizen reported that an individual (male voice) contacted them by phone requesting monetary donations on behalf of the El paso County Sheriff's Office in an effort to purchase bullet proof vests for Sheriff Deputies. The citizen stated as soon as they asked more questions the caller hung up.

If anyone in the community receives or has received similar phone calls. Please notify the El Paso County Sheriff's Office at (915) 546-2280.

"The El Paso County Sheriff's Office does not solicit or hire organizations to solicit any monetary donations for funds or equipment."-said Deputy J. Tovar-PIO

We ask the media to please put this out to the community ASAP.

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