September 2008 - Posts

10th CRIME STOPPERS "MOST WANTED" FUGITIVE NABBED BY DEPUTIES IN JUST 8 WEEKS

3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938  

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar / PUBLIC AFFAIRS     

Direct: (915) 538-2223

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

EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Release Date & Time: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 1:40 PM  

WHO: El Paso County Sheriff's Office (LOWER VALLEY PATROL / OPERATION BORDER STAR)

WHAT: SHERIFF DEPUTIES NAB "MOST WANTED"  SUSPECT #10

WHEN: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 5:00 AM

WHERE: 200 block of Monte Ave., Fabens, TX

WHY: FUGITIVE CAPTURED

Information:

 FABENS, TX- Early Tuesday morning, 09-30-08 at 5:00 AM, Deputies from Lower Valley Patrol along with Deputies working OPERATION BORDER STAR received a tip through Crime Stoppers of El Paso the whereabouts of an individual on the EL COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE "MOST WANTED" list. Sheriff Deputies attempted to locate fugitive Johnny Fierro (20) at a residence located in the 200 block of Monte Ave. Fabens, TX. Fierro was wanted on a criminal warrant for MOTION TO ADJUDICATE GUILT with NO BOND.

Deputies initially attempted to make contact with the residents of the home by knocking at the front door for several minutes. Noise and movement could be heard inside the trailer. Contact was later established with the resident using a patrol unit public address (PA). Approximately 20 minutes later, the WANTED FELON exited the front door where he was immediately taken into custody with out incident.

Fierro was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility Bond.  

Fierro previously featured on September 21st as one of Crime Stoppers of El Paso's  "Most Wanted" in the Sunday Edition of the El Paso Times. 

Crime Stoppers of El Paso features El Paso's "Most Wanted" in every Sunday edition of the El Paso Times which lists fugitives sought by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office & the El Paso Police Department. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of any of the "Most Wanted" is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of El Paso at (915) 566-TIPS (8477).

CAPTURED FUGITIVE:

JOHNNY FIERRO (20)

CHARGE: MOTION TO ADJUDICATE GUILT- **NO BOND**

END OF NEWS RELEASE

  The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in March of 2001 was the first Sheriff’s Office in the State of Texas to be Internationally Accredited from CALEA and is now the recipient of the First CALEA Tri-Arc award in Texas (4^th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy.

Posted 30 September 2008 01:40 PM by jtovar

Filed under: Sheriff's News

UPDATE: FATAL ROLLOVER I-10 WEST MILE POST 61 - EL PASO COUNTY, TX

 

3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938 

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar / PUBLIC AFFAIRS  

Direct: (915) 538-2223

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

EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Release Date & Time: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 12:00 AM  

WHO: El Paso County Sheriff's Office (LOWER VALLEY PATROL / Special Traffic Investigators-STI)

WHAT: FATAL SINGLE VEHICLE ROLL-OVER

WHERE: I-10 WEST MILE POST 61  El Paso County, TX

WHEN: Monday, September 29, 2008 6:22 PM

 WHY: INVESTIGATION CONINUES

UPDATE:

FAR EAST EL PASO COUNTY, TX - Monday evening, 09-29-08 at about 6:22 PM Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to the area of I-10 WEST Mile Post 61 in reference to a single vehicle roll-over with serious injuries. Deputies arrived minutes later along with First Responders & Fabens Fire Rescue.

Emergencies services found a Green 1996 Ford Explorer with significant damage. Several occupants of the SUV were quickly tended to by authorities. Deputies were able to locate two victims near the wreckage with no signs of life. Special Traffic Investigator's (STI) were summoned to the scene

According to eye-witnesses, the Ford Explorer pulling a flat bed trailer was traveling westbound on I-10. The SUV for unknown reason veered off to left shoulder, overcorrected to the right, crossed the left and right lanes and onto the right shoulder at which time the towed flatbed trailer disengaged. the SUV continued to travel west on the right shoulder, rolled over one time, continued to travel northwest off the road, rolled over approximately 4 more times and came to rest on its tires facing south. Traffic Investigator's noted the flat bed trailer & it's contents exceeded the towing capacity for the SUV which could also have led to the accident.

The SUV was occupied by 5 adults (2 males / 3 females). One male & One Female were deceased at the scene. The three other occupants were transported by ambulance to local hospitals in El Paso, TX. The SUV was displaying plates from Chihuahua, Mexico. All parties are from the city of  Chihuahua, Chihuahua Mexico. They were traveling from Kansas back home to Chihuahua.

The three surviving passengers were identified as:

• Alejandrina Nava Miramontes (66) (driver’s wife)- did not sustain any fractures and was wearing a neck brace as a precaution, pending further results
• Cristina Miramontes (57) (driver’s sister) - did not sustain any fractures and was pending to be discharged as soon as family arrived
• David Alonso Miramontes (31) (son of occupant) - did not sustain any fractures and was wearing a neck brace as a precaution, pending further results

The deceased were identified as: 

• Isidro Erives Hernandez (65) (driver)
• Virginia Cordero Hernandez (55) (passenger)

Neither speed nor alcohol appear to be factors but weight of the flatbed trailer (6000 pounds) is a possible factor.

Traffic Investigators were on scene several hours investigating the accident until early this morning.

No other information will be released at this time.

(PHOTOS: COURTESY EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE)

  

       

 END OF NEWS RELEASE

  The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in March of 2001 was the first Sheriff’s Office in the State of Texas to be Internationally Accredited from CALEA and is now the recipient of the First CALEA Tri-Arc award in Texas (4^th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy.

Posted 30 September 2008 12:45 PM by jtovar

"MANHUNT MONDAY" 09/29: JULIO ADRIAN MARTINEZ

 

  

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

WANTED FUGITIVE: JULIO ADRIAN MARTINEZ

 

 (ABOVE ARE SEVERAL PHOTOS OF FUGITIVE MARTINEZ)

FUGITIVE INFORMATION: 

NAME: JULIO ADRIAN MARTINEZ (also known as "DREAMER")

DOB: 03-27-88

HEIGHT: 5’05”

WEIGHT: 130 lbs. (thin build)

WANTED FOR: KIDNAPPING- $500,000 BOND

THE MANHUNT IS ON FOR JULIO ADRIAN MARTINEZ

BACKGROUND:

JULIO ADRIAN MARTINEZ is WANTED for the of Kidnapping 15 year-old Janelle Calderon of Vinton, TX.

VINTON, TX- Tuesday night, 09-23-2008 at approximately 8:04 PM, Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to 7848 Kiely Rd. Space #3-B, Vinton, TX in reference to a Kidnapping. Deputies arrived moments later and met with the Victim's relative stating her cousin Janelle Calderon (15) was forcefully taken against her will in front of the home. Apparently Janelle and her 20 year-old ex-boyfriend identified as Julio Adrian Martinez were talking outside of the home when suddenly he forced her into a vehicle driven by an unidentified male accomplice & left the scene with the Victim in a Brown Kia Sephia with unknown paper tags dated 09-28-08. Martinez had previously warned Janelle if she ever left him and did not go with him that he would cause harm to her entire family killed. Sheriff's Investigators (CID) were summoned to the scene & are continuing with the investigation. Apparently, a previous similar incident involving the Victim and Suspect had been previously reported to Anthony, TX PD.

A state wide Amber Alert was initiated late Tuesday night (09/23) for the recovery of the 15 year-old kidnapped victim Janelle Calderon. A Multi-Agency Effort was launched in locating the brown Kia Sephia with the Victim & Suspects.

Wednesday afternoon (09/24) after 2 p.m.  a female teenager entered the pedestrian walkway at the Paso del Norte Bridge and told Customs & Border Protection officers that she was the subject of an Amber Alert and was being sought by law enforcement. Customs & Border Protection officers were able to confirm the information provided by the teen and then contacted the Sheriff’s Office.

Minutes later, the Victim was in custody of the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division (CID) & reunited with her mother.

Another case is also pending reference an additional kidnapping where suspect Martinez kidnapped the victim previously during September of 2008 that originated as a runaway case. That case is being investigated at this time.

MARTINEZ has a previous arrest of Possession of Marijuana with intent to distribute & has an extensive arrest record in New Mexico. Martinez is known to have contacts & frequents Juarez, MX / Canutillo, TX / Chaparral, NM / Otero Co. / Anthony, NM & TX / & El Paso, TX.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Julio Adrian Martinez or other fugitives featured on “MANHUNT MONDAY” is urged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 546-2280 or Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 566-TIPS (8477).

(BELOW ARE UPDATED PHOTOS OF MARTINEZ' TATTOOS)

TATTOOS: Martinez has multiple tattoos on several parts of his body

1. The name “Janelle” on right wrist

2. “SU” & “CITY” on his knuckles

3. “Chuco Town” on the back of his neck

4. “Alejandro” or “Alejandra” on upper right arm / shoulder

5. “915” on back of left arm

6. tribal tattoo on front his neck

7. several other Aztec / prison style tattoos worn by inmates in penal institutions

     

Anyone who knows the whereabouts or has seen JULIO ADRIAN MARTINEZ or other fugitives featured on “MANHUNT MONDAY” is urged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 546-2280 or Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 566-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous & may be eligible for a reward if the information provided leads to the apprehension of the individuals featured.

Due to the recent success of Captured Fugitives listed on Crime Stoppers of El Paso "Most Wanted"-The El Paso County Sheriff's Office has initiated "MANHUNT MONDAY" which will feature one WANTED FUGITIVE every Monday.

"The safety of the community is our priority as these individuals must be apprehended & brought to justice"- said Sheriff Jimmy Apodaca- EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.

"The subjects featured will be individuals who have been eluding capture in which the cold trail has grown warm"-"All cases will be featured on new found information or leads that are 48 hrs to 7 days old"-  said Deputy Jesse Tovar- SHERIFF'S OFFICE PIO.

END OF FEATURE FOR "MANHUNT MONDAY"

  The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in March of 2001 was the first Sheriff’s Office in the State of Texas to be Internationally Accredited from CALEA and is now the recipient of the First CALEA Tri-Arc award in Texas (4^th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy.

Posted 28 September 2008 10:20 PM by jtovar

Filed under: Sheriff's News

DEPUITES NAB FUGITIVE ON CRIME STOPPERS "MOST WANTED" LIST

3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938 

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar / PUBLIC AFFAIRS     

Direct: (915) 538-2223

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

EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Release Date & Time: Saturday, September 27, 2008 11:20 AM  

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

WHAT: SHERIFF DEPUTIES NAB "MOST WANTED"  SUSPECT

WHEN: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2008 8:30 PM

WHY: FUGITIVE CAPTURED

Information:

 SOCORRO, TX-  Friday evening, 09-26-08 at 8:30 PM, Sheriff Deputies received a tip through Crime Stoppers of El Paso the whereabouts of an individual on the EL PASO POLICE DEPT. "MOST WANTED" list. Sheriff Deputies attempted to locate fugitive Oscar Torres (28) at a residence located in the 160 block of Settler, Socorro, TX. Torres was wanted on 2 counts of ASSAULT CAUSING BODILY INJURY / FAMILY VIOLENCE with bonds of $10,000 & $5,000.

Upon arriving at the residence, Sheriff Deputies made contact with Torres where he was taken into custody without incident.

Torres was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility & is currently out on Bond.  

Torres was previously featured earlier this summer as one of Crime Stoppers of El Paso's  "Most Wanted" in the Sunday Edition of the El Paso Times. 

Crime Stoppers of El Paso features El Paso's "Most Wanted" in every Sunday edition of the El Paso Times which lists fugitives sought by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office & the El Paso Police Department. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of any of the "Most Wanted" is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of El Paso at (915) 566-TIPS (8477).

ARRESTED:

OSCAR TORRES (28)

CHARGES:

1. ASSAULT CAUSING BODILY INJURY / FAMILY VIOLENCE - $10,000 BOND
2. ASSAULT CAUSING BODILY INJURY / FAMILY VIOLENCE- $5,000 BOND

END OF NEWS RELEASE

  The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in March of 2001 was the first Sheriff’s Office in the State of Texas to be Internationally Accredited from CALEA and is now the recipient of the First CALEA Tri-Arc award in Texas (4^th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy.

Posted 27 September 2008 11:20 AM by jtovar

Filed under: Sheriff's News

SHERIFF'S OFFICE PROMOTION CEREMONY 09-24-08

El Paso County Sheriff's Office

3850 Justice Rd.  El Paso TX  79938

Public Affairs Section

Promotion Ceremony

On Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - The El Paso County  Sheriff's Office hosted a Promotion Ceremony at Commissioners Court 500 E. San Antonio, El Paso, TX. The Ceremony was highlighted with the unveiling of the New Detention Bureau Badge.

NEW DETENTION BUREAU BADGE

Detention Corporals John Navar, Edward Bell, and Robert Ramirez, in cooperation with Sheriff Jimmy Apodaca and Lieutenant Joe Chairez, designed the newly adopted badge for Detention personnel. Thanks to their diligent dedication and pride for their profession, all Detention officers now have a badge that truly reflects the professionalism of the El Paso County Sheriff’ Office. These corporals’ demonstrated creativity and perseverance for four months as they designed and re-designed the badge. Their efforts truly exemplify our motto: "We Serve with Pride".

"The New Detention Bureau Badges will be proudly worn by all sworn Detention personnel. The words "Pride & Integrity” inscribed on the badge go with the tradition of excellence & professionalism that exemplify our motto- "We Serve with Pride"- said Sheriff Jimmy Apodaca.

PROMOTIONS INCLUDED:

Appointed to the rank of Commander - Lieutenant Lawrence Guerra 

Lt. Lawrence Erasmo Guerra, better know as “Larry Guerra” is a graduate of Clint High School Class of 1975.

Lt. Guerra began his career with the Sheriff’s Office, as a Detention Officer, in May of 1982 and was appointed to Deputy Sheriff assigned to patrol in March of 1985. In August of 2007 he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. 

In 1987, Lt. Guerra was one of the three original detectives that started the Metro Task Force. Due to his exemplary role as officer for the Metro Task Force, he was appointed Acting Sergeant. His leadership traits led the Metro Narcotic Task Force to its most successful year since its activation against the War on Drugs in El Paso County.

Lt. Guerra holds a Master Peace Officer certification and recently obtained the Master Jailer Proficiency certification. He is an active member for the Crisis Negotiation Team and a graduate of the FBI National Academy – 227^th session. In his 26 years with the Sheriff’s Office Lt. Guerra has accumulated a tremendous amount of awards to include the Good Conduct Medal from the Sheriff’s Office.

 

Promoted to the rank of Deputy Lieutenant- Sergeant Robert Flores

Sgt. Robert Flores began his career with the sheriff’s Office as a Detention Officer in November 6, 1989. Sgt. Flores attended the Basic Peace Officers Academy and was appointed Deputy Sheriff in January 13, 1992. He was promoted to Sergeant in April of 1996. He is a graduate of Eastwood High School class of 1989.

Sgt. Flores has been a S.W.A.T. active member for the last 15 years, as well as team leader for the last 12 years. Sgt. Flores holds a strong commitment towards his profession. Due to his high standards Sgt. Flores has received numerous certificates of appreciation and awards to include the Sheriff’s Citation and the Good conduct Medal.

Sgt. Flores holds a Mater Peace Officer License as well as a Firearms Instructors Proficiency License. Presently he is attending Park University in purse of a Criminal Justice Degree.

 

Promoted to the rank of Deputy Sergeant- Deputy Jose Kluge

Deputy Jose A. Kluge began his career with the Sheriff’s Office as a Detention Officer in October 4, 1999. He was appointed Deputy Sheriff in September of 2001.

Deputy Kluge has accumulated a tremendous amount of awards for his dedication to service to include the Lifesaving Medal.

 

Promoted to the rank of Detective- Deputy Angel Lopez

Deputy Angel S. Lopez began his career with the Sheriff’s Office as a Detention Officer in February 6, 1995. He is a graduate of Hanks High School class of 1991.

Deputy Lopez received his appointment of Deputy Sheriff in April 11, 1997. He holds an Instructors Proficiency License. Due to his service and professionalism, he has received many Awards to include three Sheriff’s Citations and a Good Conduct Medal.

Deputy Lopez attended El Paso Community College in pursue of a Degree. During his seven year enrollment with the United States Army as a reservist, he attended the Academy of Health Sciences at Ft. Sam Houston Texas.

ASSIGNED TO SPECIAL OPERATIONS

Promoted to the rank of Detective- Deputy Juan Favela

Deputy Juan Favela began his career with the Sheriff’s Office as a Detention Officer in June 2, 1997. He is a graduate of El Paso High School class of 1993.

Deputy Favela received his appointment of Deputy Sheriff in August 5, 1999. In his 9 years with the Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Favela has received the Good Conduct Medal and the Sheriff’s Citation Award for his dedication to service.

ASSIGNED TO SPECIAL OPERATIONS

Promoted to the rank of Detention Sergeant- Corporal Donald F. Ende

Corporal Ende began his career with the Sheriff’s Office in June 1996. Promoted to Floor Control Officer in august 1999. Corporal Ende has obtained his Advanced Jailer’s License. He is on active duty with the U.S. Army since Oct. 82’ to present day. He has received several commendations & letters of recognitions throughout his career with the Sheriff’s Office.

  

Promoted to the rank of Detention Corporal- Detention Officer Jose Medina

Officer Medina began his career with the Sheriff’s Office in February 2001. Officer Medina has obtained his Advanced Jailers License. He has attended EPCC in pursuit of his degree in Engineering. Officer Medina has received several commendations & letters of recognitions through out his career with the Sheriff’s Office.

 

Promoted to the rank of Detention Corporal- Detention Officer Christopher L. Ward

Officer Ward began his career with the Sheriff’s Office in May 2003. Officer Ward is retired military having served in the U.S. Army from June 79’ to Aug. 02’. Officer Ward is currently attending Park University in pursuit of his degree in Criminal Justice. He has received several commendations & letters of recognitions throughout his career with the Sheriff’s Office.

 

Promoted to the rank of Detention Corporal- Detention Officer Antonio A. Saiz 

Officer Saiz began his career with the Sheriff’s Office in October 2000. Officer Saiz is retired military having served in the U.S. Army from July 81’ to July 92’. He is a graduate from Western Technical Institute with his certification in refrigeration. Officer Saiz has received several commendations & letters of recognitions through out his career with the Sheriff’s Office.

 

END OF NEWS RELEASE

  The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in March of 2001 was the first Sheriff’s Office in the State of Texas to be Internationally Accredited from CALEA and is now the recipient of the First CALEA Tri-Arc award in Texas (4^th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy.

Posted 26 September 2008 11:30 AM by jtovar

Filed under: Sheriff's News

HIGH SPEED CHASE ENDS IN ARREST OF WANTED MAN

3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938 

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar / PUBLIC AFFAIRS     

Direct: (915) 538-2223

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

EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Release Date & Time: Thursday, September 25, 2008  1:10 PM  

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

WHAT: HIGH SPEED CHASE ENDS IN ARREST OF WANTED MAN

WHEN: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 1:30 PM

WHERE: 1400 block of Darrington Rd. -Far East El Paso County, TX

WHY: ARREST MADE

Information:

 EAST EL PASO COUNTY, TX- Early Tuesday afternoon 09-23-08 at approximately 1:30 PM, a Sheriff's Deputy was patrolling the 1500 block of Darrington in far east El Paso County Texas. The Deputy observed a white Chevrolet pick-up truck traveling west on Darrington Rd. displaying expired registration & an expired inspection certificate. The Sheriff's conducted a traffic stop on the truck at the 1400 block of Darrington. The Deputy walked up to the driver window & signaled to the driver to lower his window. The driver suddenly shifted the vehicle into drive and sped away at a high rate of speed. The Sheriff's Deputy ran back to his patrol unit & the pursuit ensued.

The chase continued east on Darrington Rd. for two miles until the vehicle drove into a residence in the 600 block of Linwood. The driver exited the vehicle and began running through backyards of residences & scaling fences in desperate attempt to elude capture.

While on foot chase, the Sheriff's Deputy caught up to the suspect and took him into custody. The driver was identified as Jesus Holguin Ortiz (39) of Juarez, Chihuahua, MX.

Ortiz was arrested and charged with Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle. It was later discovered Ortiz is a DEPORTED FELON wanted on 2 outstanding EPSO Criminal warrants Failure to Identify - $10,000 bond & a previous charge of Evading Arrest - $10,000 bond. Ortiz was booked and remains at the El Paso County Detention Facility.

ARRESTED:

JESUS HOLGUIN ORTIZ (39)

CHARGES: EVADING ARREST OR DETENTION w/ a VEHICLE- $10,000 BOND

FAILURE TO IDENTIFY (WARRANT)- $10,000 BOND

EVADING ARREST  (WARRANT)- $10,000 BOND

END OF NEWS RELEASE

  The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in March of 2001 was the first Sheriff’s Office in the State of Texas to be Internationally Accredited from CALEA and is now the recipient of the First CALEA Tri-Arc award in Texas (4^th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy.

Posted 25 September 2008 01:10 PM by jtovar

Filed under: Sheriff's News

UPDATE: MISSING KIDNAPPED 15 YEAR-OLD GIRL FOUND / MANHUNT COMMENCES

 

AMBER ALERT CANCELLED

JANELLE CALDERON HAS BEEN FOUND

 

UPDATE:

AS OF 3:15 THE EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE HAS CANCELLED THE AMBER ALERT FOR JANELLE CALDERON.   

A state wide Amber Alert was initiated late last night for the recovery of the 15 year-old kidnapped victim Janelle Calderon

Shortly after 2 p.m. today, a female teenager entered the pedestrian walkway at the Paso del Norte Bridge and told Customs & Border Protection officers that she was the subject of an Amber Alert and was being sought by law enforcement. Customs & Border Protection officers were able to confirm the information provided by the teen and then contacted the Sheriff’s Office.

The Victim is in the custody of Sheriff’s Office CID Detectives & has been reunited with her mother.

This is an ongoing investigation.

BACKGROUND:

VINTON, TX- Tuesday night, 09-23-2008 at approximately 8:04 PM, Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to 7848 Kiely Rd. Space #3-B, Vinton, TX in reference to a Kidnapping. Deputies arrived moments later and met with the Victim's relative stating her cousin Janelle Calderon (15) was forcefully taken against her will in front of the home. Apparently Janelle and her 20 year-old ex-boyfriend identified as Julio Adrian Martinez were talking outside of the home when suddenly he forced her into a vehicle driven by a third party male (not yet identified) & left the scene with the Victim in a Brown Kia Sephia with unknown paper tags dated 09-28-08. Martinez had previously warned Janelle if she ever left him and did not go with him that he would cause harm to her entire family. Sheriff's Investigators (CID) were summoned to the scene & are continuing with the investigation. Apparently, a previous similar incident involving the Victim and Suspect  had been previously reported to Anthony, TX PD. The Victim is considered to be in dangerous circumstances & needs to be found.

MANHUNT FOR SUSPECT COMMENCES

Suspect Information:
MARTINEZ, JULIO ADRIAN- Hispanic male D.O.B. 03/27/1988 Tattoos both arm, the name Janelle on right wrist -Suspect is 5'5" 130 lbs. thin build goes by the nick name of Dreamer, Suspect was previously residing in the 200 block of Selva Canutillo, TX has ties to the El Paso, TX area as well as Anthony NM, Otero Co., Chaparral, NM, & Juarez, Mexico.

If anyone has seen or knows the whereabouts of Julio Adrian Martinez is urged to call the EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE at (915) 546-2280 or CRIME STOPPERS OF EL PASO at 566-TIPS (8477)

WANTED FOR KIDNAPPING- $500,000 BOND

JULIO ADRIAN MARTINEZ DOB: 03-27-88

END OF NEWS RELEASE

  The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in March of 2001 was the first Sheriff’s Office in the State of Texas to be Internationally Accredited from CALEA and is now the recipient of the First CALEA Tri-Arc award in Texas (4^th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy.

Posted 24 September 2008 04:55 PM by jtovar

Filed under: Sheriff's News

ANOTHER "MOST WANTED" FUGITIVE NABBED BY DEPUTIES

3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938 

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar / PUBLIC AFFAIRS     

Direct: (915) 538-2223

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

EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Release Date & Time: Monday, September 22, 2008   5: 30 PM  

WHO: El Paso County Sheriff's Office (OPERATION BORDER STAR)

WHAT: SHERIFF DEPUTIES NAB "MOST WANTED"  SUSPECT

WHEN: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 1:45 PM

WHY: FUGITIVE CAPTURED

Information:

 EAST EL PASO, TX-  Monday afternoon, 09-22-08 at 1:45 PM, Sheriff Deputies received a tip through Crime Stoppers of El Paso the whereabouts of an individual on the SHERIFF'S OFFICE "MOST WANTED" list. Sheriff Deputies working OPERATION BORDER STAR attempted to locate fugitive Justin Davis Rogers (37) at a trailer home located in the 12800 block of Starduster, El Paso County, TX. Rogers was wanted for AGGRAVATED ASSAULT w/ DEADLY WEAPON. 

Upon arriving at the residence, Sheriff Deputies spotted Rogers outside the trailer home. Rogers tried to make a run for it but was quickly apprehended & taken into custody by Sheriff's Deputies.

Rogers was booked and remains at the El Paso County Detention Facility under a $25,000 Bond.  

Rogers was featured on Crime Stoppers of El Paso's September 21st , 2008- Sunday edition of the El Paso Times as one of EL PASO's "Most Wanted" . 

Crime Stoppers of El Paso features El Paso's "Most Wanted" in every Sunday edition of the El Paso Times which lists fugitives sought by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office & the El Paso Police Department. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of any of the "Most Wanted" is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of El Paso at (915) 566-TIPS (8477).

FUGITIVE CAPTURED:

JUSTIN DAVIS ROGERS (37)

CHARGE: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT w/ DEADLY WEAPON- $25,000 BOND

END OF NEWS RELEASE

  The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in March of 2001 was the first Sheriff’s Office in the State of Texas to be Internationally Accredited from CALEA and is now the recipient of the First CALEA Tri-Arc award in Texas (4^th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy.

Posted 22 September 2008 05:30 PM by jtovar

Filed under: Sheriff's News

SHERIFF'S OFFICE PROMOTIONS CEREMONY/NEW DETENTION BADGE SET FOR UNVEILING 09-24-08

3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938

PUBLIC AFFAIRS: MEDIA ADVISORY

PROMOTIONS & NEW DETENTION BUREAU BADGE UNVEILING 

On Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 10:00 AM, The El Paso County Sheriff's Office will be hosting a Promotions Ceremony. The event will  take place at the El Paso County Courthouse Commissioners Court Room, 3^rd Floor -El Paso, TX 79901.

A total of 9 people will be promoted to ranks varying from Law Enforcement Commander to Detention Corporal. 

Prior to the Promotions Ceremony, Sheriff Jimmy Apodaca will be unveiling the NEW long awaited Detention Badge.

In January 2008, an effort initiated by Detention Personnel submitted a requested to Sheriff Apodaca for a NEW Distinctive Sheriff's Office Detention Badge. The dream has come to be a reality- Sheriff Apodaca will be officially pinning the 1st New Detention Badge Wednesday morning.

The New Detention Bureau Badges will be proudly worn by all sworn Detention personnel. The words "Pride & Integrity” inscribed on the badge go with the tradition of excellence & professionalism that exemplify our motto- "We Serve with Pride"- said Sheriff Jimmy Apodaca.

Please come join us for this historical event.

ALL MEDIA IS INVITED TO ATTEND

 

END OF ANNOUNCEMENT

  The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in March of 2001 was the first Sheriff’s Office in the State of Texas to be Internationally Accredited from CALEA and is now the recipient of the First CALEA Tri-Arc award in Texas (4^th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy.

Posted 22 September 2008 02:45 PM by jtovar

Filed under: Sheriff's News

"MANHUNT MONDAY" 09/22: LUIS LOPEZ ROJAS

  

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

WANTED FUGITIVE: LUIS LOPEZ ROJAS 

 (MUGSHOTS OF ROJAS ABOVE ARE FROM PREVIOUS ARRESTS)

FUGITIVE INFORMATION:

NAME: LUIS LOPEZ ROJAS (also known as LUIS LOPEZ)

DOB: 05-11-1954

HEIGHT: 5’07”

WEIGHT: 130 lbs.

TATTOO: Rojas has a tattoo of the Virgin Mary on his back that runs from his neck area all the way down to his lower back. He has a tattoo on either his right or left bicep of a drawing of his wife and the name "Rosa". On his other arm, opposite to the drawing of his wife, he has another tattoo of a saint. Rojas also has a scar of the shape of a heart on his left chest area.

CHARGES: 

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

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

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

THE MANHUNT IS ON FOR LUIS LOPEZ ROJAS

BACKGROUND:

ROJAS is accused of sexually assaulting his three granddaughters.

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

The case was turned over to the Sheriff’s Office Sex Crime Unit.

Sheriff’s Detectives have issued out an ARREST WARRANT for the apprehension of Luis Lopez Rojas. The charges are 2 counts of AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT (CHILD) - $300,000 combined Bonds & INDECENCY w/ a CHILD -$75,000 Bond.

Rojas has been deported in the past due to a felony conviction for narcotics trafficking and being in the United States Illegally. Rojas is known to run from Law Enforcement.

***Recent information received indicates Rojas has altered his physical appearance by shaving his mustache and he has dyed his hair black. It is also said Rojas is back in the U.S. & has been seen in the San Elizario, TX area.***

Rojas has an extensive arrest record which include; Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Marijuana with intent to distribute, DWI, & multiple Illegal Entry (to U.S.) arrests.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts or has seen  Luis Lopez Rojas or other fugitives featured on “MANHUNT MONDAY” is urged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 546-2280 or Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 566-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous & may be eligible for a reward if the information provided leads to the apprehension of the individuals featured.

Due to the recent success of Captured Fugitives listed on Crime Stoppers of El Paso "Most Wanted"-The El Paso County Sheriff's Office has initiated "MANHUNT MONDAY" which will feature one WANTED FUGITIVE every Monday.

"TO ANY FUGITIVE ON THE RUN- MY ADVICE IS SIMPLE, TURN YOURSELF IN OR WE'RE COMING AFTER YOU"- said Sheriff Jimmy Apodaca- EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.

"The subjects featured will be individuals who have been eluding capture in which the cold trail has grown warm"-"All cases will be featured on new found information or leads that are 48 hrs to 7 days old"-  said Deputy Jesse Tovar- SHERIFF'S OFFICE PIO.

END OF FEATURE FOR "MANHUNT MONDAY" for September 22, 2008

  The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in March of 2001 was the first Sheriff’s Office in the State of