EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: SHERIFF'S OFFICE POINT OF CONTACTS (PIO'S) FOR NEWS MEDIA

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Effective immediately, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Point of Contacts with Media are:

INTRODUCING PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER CHRIS ACOSTA

Ms. Chris Acosta & Deputy Jesse Tovar are on-call and the only points of contact with the News Media.

Both Ms. Acosta & Deputy Tovar will only respond "on scene" regarding major incidents such as: Fatality, Homicide, SWAT, CNT, and Search & Rescue calls.

Contact information below:

MS. CHRIS ACOSTA / Public Affairs Section

Direct: (915) 538-2223 Cell: (915) 479-0797 Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5192)

EMAIL: cacosta@epcounty.com

DEPUTY JESSE TOVAR / Public Affairs Section

Cell: (915) 479-1678 Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)

EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

NOTE: EPSO Dispatch Operators have been strictly instructed not to release any information at any time. Please refrain as much as possible from contacting EPSO Dispatchers as these calls tie up 911 lines.

EPSO DISPATCH WILL NOT BE GIVING UPDATES ON DEVELOPING EVENTS.

THANK YOU

Posted 05 January 2009 09:55 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS

MANHUNT MONDAY 01/05: JAIME "JIMMY" DOMINGUEZ

MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2009

WANTED FUGITIVE:

JAIME "JIMMY" DOMINGUEZ

(ABOVE ARE PHOTOS OF FUGITIVE DOMINGUEZ FROM PREVIOUS ARRESTS)

JAIME "JIMMY" DOMINGUEZ-WANTED FOR:

ASSAULT - $49,000 BOND

FUGITIVE INFORMATION:

NAME: DOMINGUEZ, JAIME (22)

AKA's: "JIMMY" or RAMIREZ, JAIME

DOB: 08-16-86

HEIGHT: 6'01”

WEIGHT: 314 lbs.

HAIR: Brown

EYES: Green

PLACE OF BIRTH: EL PASO, TEXAS

TATTOO'S: LEFT ARM - SKULLS / HALF SKULL AND HUMAN FACE which reads "SEE, HEAR, SPEAK" RIGHT SHOULDER - CLOWN / FIRE FLAMES RIGHT ARM - CROSS

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The Manhunt is on for JAIME DOMINGUEZ.

DOMINGUEZ is wanted for the Offense of ASSAULT.

CLINT, TX- Early September 2008, Sheriff Deputies were called to the Clint exit (I-10 EAST EXIT 42) in reference to an assault. The Victim told Deputies he was out partying with two other friends & while driving home, his friend JAIME DOMINGUEZ pulled over at the Clint Exit. All 3 subjects then exited the vehicle when DOMINGUEZ & the other male subject suddenly proceeded to ASSAULT him, striking & kicking him for several minutes. The Victim was transported to the hospital via ambulance due to the severity of the injuries sustained in the assault.

The second subject involved in the assault was identified as JOSE CORDERO (24) of the 1200 block of Powell, Fabens, TX. He was arrested for this crime just a few days ago on 12-30-08. CORDERO has since posted the $49,000 BOND and is currently out of jail.

ARRESTED

JOSE CORDERO (24)

ASSAULT - $49,000 BOND

RELEASED: 12-31-08

Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Detectives have issued a warrant of arrest for JAIME DOMINGUEZ (22) who is wanted for the ASSAULT- $49,000 BOND.

DOMINGUEZ is known to drive several vehicles which include: a WHITE CADILLAC ESCALADE, a 99' RED PONTIAC passenger car, a WHITE CHEVROLET pick-up, a 91' RED CHEVROLET pick-up, a 2004 RED PONTIAC, & a BLACK CHEVROLET passenger car.

DOMINGUEZ is from the Fabens, TX area & is known to be a violent & dangerous individual.

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

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 04 January 2009 10:30 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS

OVER 70 JUVENILES CITED BY DEPUTIES / TABC DURING NIGHT CLUB INSPECTION

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

Please view our Brand New Website at: http://www.epcounty.com/sheriffNew/

Release Date & Time: Saturday, January 3, 2009 2:05PM

WHO: EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (LOWER VALLEY PATROL)

WHAT: OVER 70 JUVENILES CITED BY DEPUTIES / TABC DURING NIGHT CLUB INSPECTION

WHEN: Friday, January 2, 2009 11:45 PM

WHERE: 12821 MONTANA EL PASO COUNTY, TX (D-CLUB)

WHY: INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

BACKGROUND:

EL PASO,TX- Late Friday night 01-02-09 at 11:45 PM, Sheriff Deputies along with Officials from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) conducted an inspection at the "D-Club" located at 12821 Montana El Paso, TX where a “Rave” was said to be taking place.

Deputies found a large amount of patrons with no form of positive identification to prove age. Deputies issued a total of 64 Curfew violation citations to patrons found to be younger than 17 and inside the establishment with no parent or guardian. An additional 9 juveniles were also cited for consumption of alcohol by a minor which are issued when any detectable amount of alcohol is found on anyone under the age of 21.

TABC agents also issued multiple citations for violations they encountered. TABC will continue with an administrative investigation.

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 03 January 2009 02:10 PM by jtovar

MAN ARRESTED BY DEPUTIES AFTER ASSAULT WITH RIFLE

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

Please view our Brand New Website at: http://www.epcounty.com/sheriffNew/

Release Date & Time: Saturday, January 3, 2009 12:50 PM

WHO: EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (UPPER VALLEY PATROL)

WHAT: MAN ARRESTED BY DEPUTIES AFTER ASSAULT WITH RIFLE

WHEN: Friday, January 2, 2009 11:20 AM

WHERE: 6700 Block Of Doniphan Canutillo, TX

WHY: INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

BACKGROUND:

CANUTILLO,TX- Late Friday morning at 11:20 AM, Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to the area of the 6700 block Doniphan in reference to an Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon. Deputies arrived moments later and met with the Reporter / Victim who told Sheriff's Officials that he was confronted by an unknown Hispanic male who proceeded to strike him in the head with the buttstock of a rifle. The Victim told Deputies the subject ran off with in an unknown direction with the rifle. The Victim sustained a laceration to his head.

Deputies in coordination with SO Dispatch Operators immediately commenced an intense search of the area looking for the subject said to be: a Hispanic male, early 20's, wearing a black color jacket, and blue jeans.

After an intense search for the suspect, Deputies received information on the possible whereabouts of the subject. At 11:55 AM, Deputies located a subject matching the description provided at a residence in the 200 block of Crystal Marie Canutillo, TX. Positive identification on the subject was made and he was placed under arrest.

The suspect was identified as RAMON SALGADO III (18) of the 200 block of Crystal Marie Canutillo, TX. He was charged with the offense of AGGRAVATED ASSAULT w/ a DEADLY WEAPON. SALGADO was booked and remains at the El Paso County Detention Facility under a $10,000 BOND.

"RESPONDING DEPUTIES WITH HELP FROM DISPATCH OPERATORS DID A FANTASTIC JOB CANVASSING THE AREA WHILE SEARCHING FOR THIS DANGEROUS INDIVIDUAL, EVENTUALLY FINDING HIM AND TAKING HIM INTO CUSTODY"- said DEPUTY JESSE TOVAR - EPSO PUBLIC AFFAIRS

ARRESTED:

RAMON SALGADO III (18)

CHARGE: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT w/ a DEADLY WEAPON - $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 03 January 2009 12:50 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, UPPER VALLEY PATROL

BURGLARY SUSPECT 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

Please view our Brand New Website at: http://www.epcounty.com/sheriffNew/

Release Date & Time: Saturday, January 3, 2009 9:10 AM

WHO: EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (LOWER VALLEY PATROL)

WHAT: BURGLARY SUSPECT NABBED BY DEPUTIES

WHEN: Thursday, January 1, 2009 11:00 PM

WHERE: 12900 Block OF Barnard, El Paso County, TX

WHY: INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

BACKGROUND:

SPARKS- Late Thursday night 01-01-09 at approximately 11:00 PM, Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 12900 block of Barnard, El Paso County, Texas, in reference to a Burglary of Habitation. Deputies arrived minutes later and met with the homeowner / Victim who told Deputies that he arrived home a few minutes earlier to discover that his home had been burglarized.

The Victim told Deputies a 42" inch plasma television had been taken from the home. Further investigation determined entry into the home was made thru a bedroom window. Deputies also located several shoe impressions just outside the bedroom window.

After further investigation & following several leads, Deputies were led to an address in the 200 block Lehigh Ln. where a 25 year-old male suspect was taken into custody. CID Crimes against Property Detectives were summoned to the scene.

Early Friday morning 01-02-09 after talking to the suspect in custody, CID Detectives charged the 25 year-old male with BURGLARY OF HABITATION.

He was identified as LUIS ALONSO MARTINEZ (25) of the 200 block of Lehigh El Paso County, TX. He was booked and remains at the El Paso County Detention Facility under a $5,000 BOND.

The 42" inch plasma television which had an estimated value of $1,000 was later recovered by CID Detectives.

ARRESTED:

LUIS ALONSO MARTINEZ (25)

CHARGE: BURGLARY OF HABITATION - $5000 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 03 January 2009 09:10 AM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, LOWER VALLEY PATROL

"NEW" SHERIFF IN TOWN - SHERIFF RICHARD WILES

EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS- January 1, 2009 12:00 AM - Sheriff Richard Wiles was sworn in as Sheriff of El Paso County, TX. The event took place at Sheriff Office Headquarters located at 3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, TX.

Several family members, friends, employees & special guests were on hand in a standing room only area to witness history as Richard Wiles was sworn-in as Sheriff of El Paso County, TX by Judge David Guaderrama .

Some special guests in attendance included former Sheriff Jimmy Apodaca, District Attorney Jaime Esparza & Associate Judge from Anthony Ida Gardner.

After Sheriff Wiles was sworn-in to Office, Sylvia Aguilar was sworn-in and appointed Chief Deputy.

Sheriff Wiles' Command Staff was also sworn-in: