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MANHUNT MONDAY 03/23: ALVINA LISA BELFORD

MANHUNT MONDAY

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MONDAY, MARCH  23, 2009 

  WANTED FUGITIVE:

ALVINA LISA BELFORD 

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FUGITIVE INFORMATION:

NAME: BELFORD, ALVINA LISA (41)

AKA's: OLPHORD, ALVINA – PILATE, ELVINA

RESIDES: Northeast-El Paso, TX

DOB: 06-08-67

HEIGHT: 5'07"

WEIGHT: 180 lbs.

HAIR: Black

EYES: Brown

PLACE OF BIRTH:

Denver, Colorado

SCARS / TATTOO'S:

Scars on face / Right Shoulder / Back

WANTED FOR:

UNAUTHORIZED USE OF VEHICLE- $50,000 BOND

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The Manhunt is on for ALVINA LISA BELFORD.

BELFORD is wanted for the OFFENSE of:

UNAUTHORIZED USE OF VEHICLE - $50,000 BOND

FEBRUARY 2009- BELFORD took her ex-husbands 2006 Pontiac GTO without his consent while he was out of town. The couple had not been together for several years. BELFORD took the vehicle while visiting her daughter who lives with her father (BELFORD’s ex-husband). As the daughter went to another room & returned a short time later, BELFORD & the vehicle were gone.

A few days later, EPPD Officers patrolling the 8600 block of Lawson located BELFORD & the stolen vehicle in a parking lot. As EPPD officers approached, BELFORD attempted to start the ignition of the stolen vehicle in a desperate attempt to flee. BELFORD was arrested for UNAUTHORIZED USE OF VEHICLE & an outstanding criminal warrant for THEFT. BELFORD bonded out of jail late February 2009.

MARCH 2009- Due to her recent arrest, BELFORD has violated the terms of her Probation & is now wanted for PROBATION VIOLATION / UNAUTHORIZED USE OF VEHICLE.

BELFORD knows she is wanted & remains on the run eluding capture from Law Enforcement. Information received indicates BELFORD remains in our area.

BELFORD is the 2nd female ever to be featured on MANHUNT MONDAY.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts or has seen ALVINA LISA BELFORD 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"

CALEA-716188 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 (4th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy.

Posted 22 March 2009 10:25 PM by jtovar
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UPDATE: 3 STRUCK BY CAR DURING AFTER PARTY FIGHT RESULTS IN DEATH OF 1

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NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar / PUBLIC AFFAIRS     
Direct: (915) 538-2119
Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)
EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Release Date & Time: Saturday, March 21, 2009 4:55 PM  

WHO: EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (LOWER VALLEY PATROL / CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION) 

WHAT: 3 STRUCK BY CAR DURING AFTER PARTY FIGHT RESULTING IN DEATH
WHEN: SATURDAY, March 21, 2009 12:15 AM 

WHERE: Intersection of Annegret & Uli Reucker EL Paso County, TX

 WHY: DEATH INVESTIGATION

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EL PASO COUNTY, TX- Just after midnight, early Saturday morning 03-21-09,  Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to an injured party call (vehicle striking pedestrians) at the intersection of Annegret & Uli Reucker in East El Paso County, TX. Responding Deputies arrived moments later to find several people in the street to include 3 individuals lying on the street who had just been struck by a moving vehicle. The suspect vehicle described as a White passenger car, fled the scene prior to the Deputies arrival.

Preliminary investigation reveals a house party was taking place at a nearby residence. While patrons were leaving the party, a confrontation ensued in the street resulting in 3 subjects (2 males / 1 female) struck by a White passenger car. A male subject whose identification will not be released at this time sustained serious injuries. He was transported to Thomason Hospital by Life Ambulance. Crimes Against Persons Detectives –CID were summoned to the scene.

UPDATE: One of the male Victim’s identified as JUAN MANUEL DOMINGUEZ (44) of the 9800 block of Cornus El Paso, TX has died due to the injuries he sustained.

The other two Victim’s were identified as:

  • DEVARA MICHELLE TICALI (39) wife of the deceased of the same  9800 block of Cornus El Paso, TX.
  • VALDO BOTELLO (37) of the 14500 block of Annegret El Paso County, TX. 

Detectives are actively working a this case continuing the investigation still talking to several witnesses & trying to sort out all persons involved.

CHARGES ARE PENDING AS AN INVESTIGATION CONTINUES.

NO OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

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CALEA-716188 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 (4th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy.

Posted 21 March 2009 04:55 PM by jtovar
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DEPUTIES TRACK 3 BURGLARS TO RESIDENCE IN CANUTILLO, TX

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NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar / PUBLIC AFFAIRS     
Direct: (915) 538-2119
Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)
EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Release Date & Time: Thursday, March 19, 2009 2:25 PM  

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

WHAT: Shoe Impressions Lead Deputies to the Capture of 3 Suspected Burglars
WHEN: Earlier this week

WHERE: 7508 Doniphan Canutillo, TX (G & N Auto Recycling)

 WHY: ARRESTS MADE

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CANUTILLO, TX- Earlier this week at about 8:55 AM, Deputies were dispatched to the G & N Auto Recycling located at 7508 Doniphan Canutillo, TX in reference to Burglary of Building. Deputies arrived moments later and met with a store manager who told Authorities that the business had been burglarized overnight. The items stolen during the commission of the burglary included:

  •  16 aluminum rims and tires valued at $2,000.00
  • 30-50 catalytic converters & about valued at $3,000.00
  • $50 in cash
  • an iPod valued at $300.00

Total Value: $5,350.00

On scene Deputies determined entry to the building was made through an unsecured rear door which led to a second interior door which was then forced open.

At about 11:00 AM, Deputies discovered shoe impressions at the rear of the building. Deputies tracked those impressions from the rear of the building through the storage yard & picked up the same tracks leading to a residence at the 300 block of Nube Canutillo, TX. Deputies spotted & detained 4 subjects in the backyard of the residence.

Further investigation revealed 3 of the 4 subjects detained were involved in the Burglary. Deputies arrested and charged 2 Adults males & 1 Juvenile male for BURGLARY OF BUILDING.

The subjects involved were identified as:

  • MIGUEL ANGEL OROZCO (18) of the 300 block of NUBE CANUTILLO, TX – booked EPCDF
  • MARCOS ANTONIO REYES (17) of the 300 block of SELVA CANUTILLO, TX – booked EPCDF
  • The 3rd subject involved is a 14 year-old JUVENILE from Canutillo, TX whose identity will not be released because of his age – turned over to the JUVENILE PROBATION DEPT.

ARRESTED

MIGUEL ANGEL OROZCO (18)

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 CHARGE: BURGLARY OF BUILDING -$5,000 BOND
ARRESTED
MARCOS ANTONIO REYES (17)
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CHARGE: BURGLARY OF BUILDING -$5,000 BOND

AN INVESTIGATION CONTINUES.

NO OTHE INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

END OF NEWS RELEASE

CALEA-716188 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 (4th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy.

Posted 19 March 2009 02:25 PM by jtovar
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SHERIFF’S OFFICE PIO ON-CALL EFFECTIVE 03-16-09

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Effective 12:00 AM Monday 03-16-09  thru 12:00 AM Thursday 03-19-09, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office PIO On Call & ONLY Point of Contact with Media is:

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

Contact information below:

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

EMAIL: cacosta@epcounty.comSheriff Badge

Deputy Jesse Tovar  is out  of town & will be returning  Thursday 03-19-09

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 15 March 2009 10:20 PM by jtovar
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FATAL UPDATE: VICTIM IDENTIFIED

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NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar / PUBLIC AFFAIRS     
Direct: (915) 538-2119
Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)
EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Release Date & Time: Sunday, March 15, 2009 8:35 AM  

WHO: EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (LOWER VALLEY PATROL / BORDER STAR UNITS / SPECIALT TRAFFIC INVESTIGATORS- STI) 

WHAT: FATAL UPDATE- VICTIM IDENTIFIED
WHEN: SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2009 at 12:45 PM

WHERE: Area near the 13000 block of Gateway West Blvd. El Paso County,  TX

 WHY: VICTIM IDENTIFIED

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EL PASO COUNTY, TX- Saturday afternoon, Lower Valley Patrol Units, along with assisting Operation Border Star units were dispatched to the 13000 block of Gateway West Blvd in reference to an Motor Vehicle Accident rollover. Deputies arrived moments later to find a 2004 Nissan Titan with heavy rollover damage sitting facing southeast in the left lane of Gateway West. The male Driver / Victim (sole occupant) was found several feet away with no signs of life. Special Traffic Investigators were summoned to the scene.

Preliminary Investigation reveals the Nissan Titan was traveling westbound on I-10 when suddenly for unknown reasons the truck veered off the westbound lanes of I-10 rolling several times onto the Gateway. The male Driver / Victim was ejected approximately 30 feet & died at the scene.

The Deceased was identified as Ivan Miguel Flores (31) of the 12000 block of Chato Villa, El Paso, TX.  

Portions of I-10 & Gateway West were closed for several hours until about 4:30 PM where all lanes were reopened for traffic.

AUTOPSY / TOXICOLOGY REPORTS ARE PENDING.

AN INVESTIGATION CONTINUES.

NO OTHE INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

END OF NEWS RELEASE

CALEA-716188 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 (4th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy.

Posted 15 March 2009 08:35 AM by jtovar
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DEPUTIES ARREST MAN FOR ENDANGERING CHILDREN ON ATV

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NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar / PUBLIC AFFAIRS     
Direct: (915) 538-2119
Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)
EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Release Date & Time: Friday, March 13, 2009 2:00 PM  

WHO: EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (STRIKE TEAM) 

WHAT: DEPUTIES ARREST MAN FOR ENDANGERING CHILDREN WHILE ON ATV
WHEN: Thursday Evening 03-12-09 at 5:30 PM

WHERE: Area near the 12100 block of Socorro Rd. El Paso,  TX

 WHY: ARRESTS MADE

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EL PASO, TX- Thursday evening 03-12-2009 at about 5:30 PM, Strike Team Deputies were patrolling the area near the 12100 block of Socorro road when they noticed a red Polaris All Terrain Vehicle (Quad ATV) traveling at a high rate of speed westbound in the same area of Socorro Rd. Deputies noticed an adult male driving the ATV with two small children sitting in front of him between his legs, placing the children in an unreasonable risk of harm or bodily injury. Deputies also noticed neither the driver nor children passengers were wearing helmets or any type of protective gear.

Deputies observed heavy traffic & several pedestrians in the area due to the time of day when the general public gets off work and certain activities at schools. The 12100 block of Socorro road is a two way roadway with one lane traveling east and one lane traveling west and is known to be a dangerous roadway to travel. 

Deputies conducted a traffic stop on the ATV & made contact with the driver. While talking to the driver, Deputies discovered the passengers were ages 4 (drivers son) & 7 (drivers cousin). The driver told authorities he had just fixed the ATV and took the children with him to fill the tank with fuel. Deputies noticed the location of the gas station where the driver stated he was headed to was 3 miles away. 

The driver was placed under arrest & charged with 2 counts of ABANDONING OR ENDANGERING A CHILD. He was identified as JAIME DIAZ TREJO (36) of the 13100 block of Epione San Elizario, TX. TREJO was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility & has since posted bond.

The children were turned over to a family member.

ARRESTED:

JAIME DIAZ TREJO (36)

TREJO, JAIME DIAZ

CHARGE: 2 COUNTS- ABANDONING or ENDANGERING A CHILD - $8,000 BOND

THE IDENTITIES OF THE CHILDREN WILL NOT BE RELEASED BECAUSE OF THEIR AGE.

AN INVESTIGATION CONTINUES.

NO OTHE INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

END OF NEWS RELEASE

CALEA-716188 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 (4th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy.

Posted 13 March 2009 02:00 PM by jtovar
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: “GERALDO AT LARGE” EPISODE FEATURING SHERIFF RICHARD WILES & EPCSO SWAT

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fox newsEL PASO,TEXAS- El Paso County Sheriff Richard Wiles recently appeared as a guest on FOX News Channels, “GERALDO AT LARGE”. Sheriff Wiles was  interviewed by Geraldo Rivera, the topic - “The Drug Wars / Border Violence”.

The show aired Saturday night, 03-07-09 at 8:00 PM MST Local / El Paso Time

In case you missed it, scroll down below to view the episode (4 parts)

Geraldo at Large 

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Sheriff Wiles interviewed by Geraldo Rivera

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Part 2 

(PART 3: COURTESY FOX NEWS CHANNEL – Click Photo to view EPCSO SWAT IN ACTION)

EPCSO SWAT

(PART 4: COURTESY FOX NEWS CHANNEL – Click Photo to view)

Part 4 

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Posted 12 March 2009 01:55 PM by jtovar
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DEPUTIES ARREST “MOST WANTED” SUBJECT WHO POSED AS EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

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NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar / PUBLIC AFFAIRS     
Direct: (915) 538-2119
Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)
EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Release Date & Time: Monday, March 12, 2009 9:20 AM  

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

WHAT: MAN ON CRIME STOPPERS "MOST WANTED " LIST ARRESTED
WHEN: Earlier this week
WHERE: Local Hospital

 WHY: FUGITIVE ARRESTED

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EL PASO, TEXAS- Earlier this week, Sheriff Deputies received an anonymous tip on the whereabouts of a subject listed on the CRIMESTOPPERS "MOST WANTED" list. The tip led Deputies to a Local Hospital. Deputies arrived and were directed to the location of wanted subject MIGUEL ALBERTO MARTINEZ JR. (24). Fugitive MARTINEZ surrendered to authorities & was taken into custody without incident.

MIGUEL ALBERTO MARTINEZ JR. (24) was wanted on several outstanding criminal warrants for PRACTICE AS EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECH, THEFT  OF PROPERTY >$20 <$500, CREDIT CARD ABUSE. MARTINEZ was booked & remains at the El Paso County Detention Facility.

MARTINEZ of the 500 block of Cora El Paso, TX - was just featured as one of Crime Stoppers of El Paso's  "Most Wanted" in the Sunday, March 1, 2009 Edition of the El Paso Times. MARTINEZ was also on the County Attorney's “Hot Check” Most Wanted List.

Crime Stopper logo Crime Stoppers of El Paso features El Paso's "Most Wanted" in every EP TimesSunday 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 FUGITIVE:

MIGUEL ALBERTO MARTINEZ JR. (24)

MARTINEZ, MIGUEL

CHARGES:

  1. PRACTICE AS EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECH – **NO BOND**
  2. THEFT  OF PROPERTY >$20 <$500 - $500 BOND
  3. CREDIT CARD ABUSE - $5000 BOND

END OF NEWS RELEASE

CALEA-716188 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 (4th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy.

Posted 12 March 2009 09:20 AM by jtovar
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MUGSHOTS RELEASED PER FBI REQUEST

fbi_sealCaption: ALL MUGSHOTS COURTESY EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AS PER FBI REQUEST.

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

FRANCISCO LOZANO (33)

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CHARGE: POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE NARCOTICS - **NO BOND**

BOOKED: 03-11-09 4:38 PM

 PETER VICTOR AYIKA (53)

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CHARGE: CONSPIRACY-POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE NARCOTICS  (PSEUDOEPHEDRINE) - **NO BOND**


BOOKED 03-11-09 8:25 PM

Posted 11 March 2009 08:25 PM by jtovar
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PHOTOS & RESULTS FROM THE SGT. RUBEN OROZCO 8K RACE / 2 MILE WALK

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torch_run_labelEL PASO, TX- This past Sunday, March 8, 2009 - A Law Enforcement 8K Torch was held in honor of Sergeant Ruben Orozco, who passed away in 2005. 

Close to 500 people attended this annual race in remembrance of our fallen Sergeant.

As always, Sergeant Orozco’s wife Mary was present & greeted all who attended & participated. The Orozco family was also in attendance.

Runners & walkers of all types ranging from law enforcement officers, Sheriff’s Office employees, children with disabilities, people running with their children or running with their dogs ran up the hill to scenic drive in an effort to raise money for the Special Olympics.

Bobby Holguin, Mayor Cook, Willie Gandara, Sheriff Wiles, Jose Marrufo(SHOWN ABOVE: EPPD Assoc. Pres. Bobby Holguin, Mayor John Cook, County Commissioner Willie Gandara, Sheriff Richard Wiles, EPCSO Assoc. Pres. Jose Marrufo)

TCCThis year, the Ruben Orozco 8K Run/2 mile Walk added a new category with a SWAT  “Team Challenge”.  Teams consisted of 4 members who had to cross the finish line within 30 seconds of each other – Failure to do so would result in disqualification. This year, the Championship trophy went to the El Paso County Sheriff’s office SWAT Team.

Congratulations to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team for their outstanding performance coming in - 1st place.

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(PHOTO ABOVE: EPCSO SWAT with the 1st place trophy & posing with Sheriff Wiles)

 SPECIAL THANKS TO SO MOTORS &  STRIKE TEAM DEPUTIES FOR CONDUCTING TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR THIS EVENT

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MORE PHOTOS ARE YET TO BE ADDED OR IF ANYONE TOOK PHOTOS THEY WOULD LIKE FEATURED, PLEASE E-MAIL THEM TO DEPUTY TOVAR AT jtovar@epcounty.com

WE THANK ALL EMPLOYEES WHO ATTENDED & PARTICIPATED IN THIS EVENT

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Posted 10 March 2009 12:45 PM by jtovar
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DEPUTIES ARREST MAN AFTER VEHICLE CHASE

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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, March 10, 2009 11:10 AM  

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

WHAT: DEPUTIES ARREST MAN AFTER VEHICLE CHASE
WHEN: MONDAY, March 9, 2009 5:00 PM

WHERE: 400 block of E. Main Fabens, TX

 WHY: ARREST MADE

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FABENS, TX-Monday afternoon 03-09-09 at about 5:00 PM, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Red Ford Expedition in the 400 block of E. Main El Paso County TX for a moving traffic violation. The vehicle stopped momentarily at the red light at the intersection of Main and Fabens.  A male subject / driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle. As the Deputy positioned his patrol unit behind the vehicle, he noticed the driver moving around suspiciously inside constantly looking at his rear view & side view mirrors. The Deputy observed the male reach towards the floor board. The driver suddenly sped off continuing east at high speeds. The driver looked back several times during the pursuit. After nearly a mile & a half the vehicle finally stopped at the 500 block of W Main. The Driver was quickly taken into taken into custody. He was identified as JERRARDO VARGAS (20) of the 100 block of Oil Mill Tornillo, TX . He was charged and arrested for EVADING ARREST W/ VEHICLE. VARGAS was booked and remains at the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. 

Traffic was light and no pedestrians were in any danger during the pursuit.

 ARRESTED:

JERRARDO VARGAS (20) 

VARGAS, JERRARDO 

CHARGE: EVADING ARREST W/ VEHICLE - $2,500 BOND

 
AN INVESTIGATION CONTINUES.

NO OTHE INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

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CALEA-716188 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 (4th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy.

Posted 10 March 2009 11:11 AM by jtovar
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SHOTS FIRED IN DESERT AREA – EAST EL PASO COUNTY, TX
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NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar / PUBLIC AFFAIRS     
Direct: (915) 538-2119
Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)
EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Release Date & Time: Monday, March 9, 2009 3:45 PM  

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

WHAT: SHOTS FIRED IN DESERT AREA – EAST EL PASO COUNTY, TX
WHEN: SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2009 7:35 PM

WHERE: DESERT AREA BETWEEN CLINT,TX & HORIZON, TX

 WHY: SHOTS FIRED

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EAST EL PASO COUNTY, TX- Sunday night 03-09-09 at about 7:35 PM, Deputies were dispatched to the Desert area south of I-10, between Clint and Horizon, in reference to shots fired. Several people on ATV's advised they were being shot at by people in three 4x4 vehicles. Deputies immediately responded to the area flooding the surrounding paved roads to block off & check any vehicles attempting to get away. Deputies located the reporters a short time later who were hiding in the desert area. Deputies located three SUV's matching the descriptions of the vehicles given in the area of Gateway east. Several individuals & vehicles were detained matching the descriptions given but no one could be positively identified as the shooter as the reporters were running away taking cover. All persons detained were identified and released, (1) .22 caliber rifle was recovered – it is still unknown if this was the weapon used.

“THESE DESERT AREAS ONCE USED AS RECREATIONAL TARGET PRACTICE AREAS ARE NO LONGER SAFE AS THERE ARE RESIDENCES & HEAVILY TRAVELED ROADWAYS SURROUNDING THESE LOCATIONS” –said DEPUTY JESSE TOVAR

NO PERSONS WERE INJURED IN THIS INCIDENT.

AN INVESTIGATION CONINUES

NO OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED AT THIS TIME.

END OF NEWS RELEASE

CALEA-716188 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 (4th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy.

Posted 09 March 2009 03:45 PM by jtovar
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JUVENILES LEAD DEPUTIES IN DESERT CHASE NEAR SAC / ARRESTS MADE

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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, March 9, 2009 2:15 PM  

WHO: EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (STRIKE TEAM) 

WHAT: JUVENILES LEAD DEPUTIES IN DESERT CHASE NEAR SAC
WHEN: OVER THE WEEKEND 1:20 am

WHERE: DESERT AREA BEHIND SAC

 WHY: ARRESTS MADE

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EAST EL PASO, TX- Over the weekend at about 1:10 AM, Strike Team Deputies were conducting a Desert Operation in the desert area behind the Socorro Activity Complex (SAC) located at 1300 Joe Battle North, El Paso County, TX. The Sheriff’s Office has intensified patrols in this immediate desert area checking for underage drinking, illegal drug activity, and weapon offenses. As previously indicated this area is known for these types of offenses. While patrolling the area, Deputies spotted a Black Ford F-150 in the desert area with 6 occupants appearing to be juveniles. Deputies attempted to stop the truck to advise the driver he was trespassing on private property. The driver refused to stop continuing to drive south in the desert driving erratically in circles and driving through brush and dirt mounds.

The truck continued to elude authorities for about 1 mile until finally stopping just before the southwest entrance to the Socorro Activity Complex. The driver was immediately taken into custody and was placed under arrest for Evading Arrest or Detention without incident.

The driver was identified as KEVIN DOTSON (19) 5100 block of Chateau El Paso, TX. FOUR other occupants (Juveniles) were arrested for MINOR CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL. A FIFTH Juvenile was cited for MINOR CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL & CURFEW VIOLATION- he was released to his mother.

There were no injuries or damaged property as a result of the pursuit.

“UNDERAGE DRINKERS CONTINUE TO TRESPASS ON THIS PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICH HAS PROVEN TO BE AN UNSAFE AREA” –said DEPUTY JESSE TOVAR EPCSO PIO

“WE WILL CONTINUE TO INTENSIFY OUR PATROLS IN THIS AREA DURING SPRNG BREAK & URGE ALL JUVENILES & TRESPASSERS TO STAY AWAY”–said DEPUTY JESSE TOVAR EPCSO PIO

 ARRESTED:

KEVIN DOTSON(19) 

DOTSON, KEVIN

CHARGE: EVADING ARREST W/ VEHICLE - $7,500 BOND

THE IDENTITIES OF ALL JUVENILES WILL NOT BE RELEASED BECAUSE OF THEIR AGE.
 
AN INVESTIGATION CONTINUES.

NO OTHE INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

END OF NEWS RELEASE

CALEA-716188 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 (4th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy.

Posted 09 March 2009 02:15 PM by jtovar
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TIP LEADS DEPUTIES TO “MOST WANTED” BURGLARY SUSPECT

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NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar / PUBLIC AFFAIRS     
Direct: (915) 538-2119
Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)
EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Release Date & Time: Monday, March 9, 2009 10:00 AM  

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

WHAT: MAN ON CRIME STOPPERS "MOST WANTED " LIST ARRESTED
WHEN: Sunday, March 8, 2009 8:15 PM

WHERE: 800 block of Coach Westway, Texas

 WHY: FUGITIVE ARRESTED

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WESTWAY, TEXAS- Sunday night 03-08-09 at about 8:15 PM, Sheriff Deputies received an anonymous tip on the whereabouts of a subject listed on the CRIMESTOPPERS "MOST WANTED" list. The tip led Deputies to a residence located in the 800 block of Coach in Westway, TX. Deputies knocked on the door & were met by wanted subject XAVIER RODRIGUEZ (25). Fugitive RODRIGUEZ immediately surrendered to authorities & was taken into custody without incident.

XAVIER RODRIGUEZ (25) was wanted on an outstanding criminal warrant for BURGLARY OF BUILDING. RODRIGUEZ was booked & remains at the El Paso County Detention Facility.

RODRIGUEZ of the 800 block of Coach Westway, TX- was just featured as one of Crime Stoppers of El Paso's  "Most Wanted" in the Sunday, March 8, 2009 Edition of the El Paso Times. 

Crime Stopper logo Crime Stoppers of El Paso features El Paso's "Most Wanted" in every EP TimesSunday 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 FUGITIVE:

XAVIER RODRIGUEZ (25)

RODRIGUEZ, XAVIER

CHARGE: BURGLARY OF BUILDING - $5,000 BOND

END OF NEWS RELEASE

CALEA-716188 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 (4th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy.

Posted 09 March 2009 10:00 AM by jtovar
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MANHUNT MONDAY 03/09: ANTONIO GONZALEZ

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MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009 

  WANTED FUGITIVE:

ANTONIO GONZALEZ 

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(PHOTOS ABOVE OF FUGITIVE GONZALEZ – MOST RECENT PHOTO SHOWN LEFT TO RIGHT) 
 
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FUGITIVE INFORMATION:

NAME: GONZALEZ, ANTONIO (28)

AKA's: GRANADOS, ANTONIO

RAMIREZ JR., ANTONIO

RESIDES: Socorro, TX

DOB: 05-08-80

HEIGHT: 5'06"

WEIGHT: 135 lbs.

HAIR: Brown

EYES: Brown

PLACE OF BIRTH:

Pecos, Texas

TATTOO'S:

Stomach- Flame

WANTED FOR:

UNAUTHORIZED ABSENCE FROM A COMMUNITY CORRECTION FACILITY- $20,000 BOND

MOTION TO ADJUDICATE GUILT- **NO BOND**

SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD- $30,000 BOND

SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD- **NO BOND**

INDECENY W/ A CHILD- $10,000 BOND

CRIMINAL NON-SUPPORT- $9,000 BOND

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The Manhunt is on for ANTONIO GONZALEZ.

GONZALEZ is wanted for MUTLPLE OFFENSES:

  1. UNAUTHORIZED ABSENCE FROM A COMMUNITY CORRECTION FACILTY - $20,000 BOND
  2. MOTION TO ADJUDICATE GUILT –**NO BOND **
  3. SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD – **NO BOND **
  4. SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD –  $30,000 BOND
  5. INDECENCY WITH  A CHILD –  $10,000 BOND
  6. CRIMINAL NON-SUPPORT –  $9,000 BOND

JUNE 21, 2008- GONZALEZ was at a house party in the Lower Valley, shortly after he & a 15 year-old acquaintance left the party driving to an undisclosed location where GONZALEZ proceeded to SEXUALLY ASSAULT the young girl.

EARLY JUNE 2008- GONZALEZ exposed himself to a 6 year-old girl (family member).

NOVEMBER 2007- GONZALEZ was court ordered to report to the West Texas Community Supervision And Corrections facility located 3700 Mattox, El Paso, TX. GONZALEZ  had a release for a job search but absconded from returning to the facility. GONZALEZ also failed to fulfill his mandate in providing his probation officer his updated residential information, place of employment and other pertinent information. 

GONZALEZ is also wanted on other non-related charges. GONZALEZ knows he is wanted & remains on the run eluding capture from Law Enforcement.  GONZALEZ has recently been spotted in our area.

GONZALEZ has numerous relatives & contacts in El Paso, TX.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts or has seen ANTONIO GONZALEZ 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"

CALEA-716188 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 (4th in the Nation) to have accreditations in: Law Enforcement, Communications, Training Academy.

Posted 08 March 2009 10:15 PM by jtovar
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