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DEPUTIES ISSUE OVER 300+ CITATIONS DURING STATIONARY VEHICLE CHECKPOINT OPERATIONS

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3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938 Sheriff Badge

NEWS RELEASE

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

Release Date / Time: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 2:00 PM

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

WHAT: OVER 300+ CITATIONS ISSUED DURING STATIONARY VEHICLE CHECKS
WHERE: EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS
WHEN: Tuesday, APRIL 14, 2009 & Early last week
WHY: STATIONARY VEHICLE CHECKS

STRIKE TEAMEL PASO COUNTY, TX- In the past couple of weeks, UPPER VALLEY & LOWER VALLEY Deputies conducted 2 separate STATIONARY VEHICLE CHECK OPERATIONS resulting in over 300+ citations. Both Operations were deemed a success, the break-downs are below:

EP SHERIFFF patch color small2 UPPER VALLEY:

Tuesday morning 04-14-2009 between the hours of 8:00 AM- 11:00 AM, Upper Valley Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a Stationary Vehicle Checkpoint Operation at the 7500 block of S. Desert- Results listed below:

  • No Insurance: 65
  • Expired Motor Vehicle Inspection sticker : 15
  • Expired Registration: 14
  • Unrestrained Child : 2
  • No Drivers License: 28
  • Expired Drivers License: 2
  • Fail to Display Drivers License: 7
  • Defective Equipment: 2
  • No Front License Plate: 2
  • Driving while License Suspended: 1
  • Arrests: 1 (Traffic Warrants)

TOTAL: 138 CITATIONS / 1 ARREST (TRAFFIC WARRANTS)

Sheriff Badge LOWER VALLEY:

Last week, Lower Valley Deputies conducted the 1st wave of these 2 Stationary Vehicle Checkpoint Operations in 3 separate locations (all in the county):

  1. 3800 block of Zaragoza
  2. 12800 block of Eastlake
  3. 3800 block of Vista Del Este

Results below:

HAZARDOUS CITATIONS

  • Unrestrained Child: 5
  • Improper left turn: 4
  • Turn on curve or crest or grade: 4
  • Defective Headlamp: 2
  • Driver’s License Restrictions: 1
  • No Seatbelt: 1
  • Allow Unlicensed Driver to Operate Vehicle: 1
  • Fail to signal turn:  1

NON-HAZARDOUS CITATIONS

  • No Insurance: 46
  • No Driver license: 43
  • Expired Motor Vehicle Inspection sticker : 31
  • Expired Registration: 13
  • No Front License Plate: 14
  • Obstructed Plate: 3
  • Obstructed View: 2
  •  Fail to Display Drivers License: 1
  • Fail to Change address on Driver’s License: 2
  • Arrests: 3 (Traffic warrants)

TOTAL: 174 CITATIONS / 3 ARRESTS (TRAFFIC WARRANTS)

Both UPPER VALLEY / LOWER VALLEY Operations were deemed successful resulting in a total of 312 citations issued to include 4 individuals arrested for warrants.

Of the above results, No Driver’s license (71) & No Insurance (111) are arguably two of the most important factors that affect safe operation of motor vehicles. These results are troubling due to the fact that these two offenses are not probable cause to conduct a traffic stop. There is no way a Deputy can be aware of these offenses until after the traffic stop has been initiated & contact has been made with the violator. Another troubling fact is that 7 citations were issued for Unrestrained Child (child under 5)- It is a well known fact that children involved in motor vehicle accidents are more susceptible than adults to be ejected from motor vehicles if they are not properly secured.

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 14 April 2009 02:00 PM by jtovar
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STRIKE TEAM DEPUTIES ARREST 13 IN WARRANT ROUND-UP

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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, April 14, 2009 12:30 PM

WHO: El Paso County Sheriff's Office (STRIKE TEAM)

WHAT: WARRANT ROUND-UP NABS 13 WANTED CRIMINALS
WHERE: EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS
WHEN: MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2009
WHY: ”OPERATION SUNRISE”

13 ARRESTED IN  WARRANT ROUND-UP

STRIKE TEAM EL PASO COUNTY, TX- During the early morning hours on Monday 04-13-09, the EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE STRIKE TEAM conducted “OPERATION SUNRISE”  where several CRIMINAL & HIGH RISK FELONY WARRANTS were executed. A total of 13 individuals with outstanding SO criminal warrants were apprehended.

  • A total of 9 men & 4 women were arrested
  • $158,183 total bond amounts

ARRESTED:

IVAN RIVERA RODRIGUEZ (30) of 12300 block of Red Sun El Paso, TX 
RODRIGUEZ, IVAN

CHARGE: THEFT OF PROPERTY - $300 BOND

RICHARD OSEGUERA RODRIGUEZ (50) of 1600 block of Doug Olson El Paso, TX 
OSEGUERA, RICHARD
CHARGES:
ASSAULT CAUSING BODILY INJURY - $700 BOND
TERRORISTIC THREAT - $300 BOND

JOSE RODRIGUEZ (41) of 1000 block of Calle Paque El Paso, TX 
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CHARGE: VIOLATION OF PROTECTIVE ORDER - $100,000 BOND
ROBERTO CORTEZ (34) of 10700 block of Judy Ln. Socorro, TX 
CORTEZ, ROBERTO 

CHARGE:
ASSAULT CAUSING BODILY INJURY - $10,000 BOND

ENRIQUE PORRAS(22) of 7500 block of Mazatlan El Paso, TX 
PORRAS, ENRIQUE 
CHARGE: THEFT OF PROPERTY - >$1,500 <$20,000 - $1,500 BOND 		ROCIO LOMELI (25) of 10500 Ashwood El Paso, TX 
LOMELI, ROCIO

CHARGE: TAMPERING WITH GOVERNMENT RECORDS - $1,500 BOND
FELIPE DEJESUS CARDENAS (60) of 3500 block of John Henry El Paso, TX 
CARDENAS, FELIPE 
CHARGE: INDECENCY w/ a CHILD (CONTACT)- $5,000 BOND 		GUADALUPE VILLAVLA (38) of 1600 block of Robert Wynn El Paso, TX 
VILLALVA, GUADALUPE 
CHARGE: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - $1,000 BOND
RICHARD NAJERA (51) of 500  block of Lafayette El Paso, TX 
NAJERA, RICHARD

CHARGE: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - $400 BOND
SANTIAGO MENDOZA (36) of 1000 block of Ralpheene El Paso, TX 
MENDOZA, SANTIAGO 
CHARGE: PROBATION VIOLATION - $5,000 BOND 		MARIA  DELAROSA SANCHEZ (45) of 10000 block of Caribou El Paso, TX 
SANCHEZ, MARIA 

CHARGE:
ASSAULT CAUSING BODILY INJURY - $2,000 BOND 

DIANA PEREZ (20)

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CHARGE: FAILURE TO APPEAR - $483.00 BOND

JOEY HERRERA (20) of the 800 block of Tomas Granillo, El Paso,TX 
HERRERA, JOEY 
CHARGE:
POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (COCAINE) - $30,000 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 14 April 2009 12:30 PM by jtovar
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HIT & RUN DWI DRIVER LEADS DEPUTIES ON VEHICLE CHASE / SUSPECT ARRESTED

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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, April 13, 2009 6:30 AM  

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

WHAT: HIT & RUN DWI DRIVER LEADS DEPUTIES ON VEHICLE / SUSPECT ARRESTED

WHEN: OVER THE WEEKEND

WHERE: FABENS, TX / CLINT, TX

WHY: ARREST MADE

copandrobberFABENS,TX- Saturday night 04-11-09 at 6:15 PM, Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to 100 block of N.W. C.C Camp in Fabens, TX reference to motor vehicle hit and run accident. Information received indicated a white Ford F-150 vehicle struck a brick wall at a residence and fled as the residents were exiting the home. Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Operators received information by an eye witness, the F-150 was traveling west on North Loop. Dispatch relayed that information to responding Deputies at which time spotted a white F-150 matching the description given at about the 13400 block of North Loop traveling westbound leaving the Fabens, TX area at a high rate of speed.  Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the white Ford F-150 but the driver refused to stop. The F-150 continued westbound on N. Loop leading Deputies in a pursuit for several miles into Clint, TX.

The truck turned south onto Cellum at high speeds where it veered onto the dirt shoulder causing the driver to loose control where the truck impacted against another rock wall at a residence at 1000 block of Cellum. The driver then drove off again and continued south bound on Cellum. Deputies continued to pursue south on Cellum when suddenly, the driver lost control of the truck while driving through a curve at about the 700 block of Cellum causing the F-150 to roll-over once landing on its roof. The driver was found in the vehicle and medical attention was summoned.

The driver was transported to R.E. Thomason Hospital via Life Ambulance. He was booked while at the hospital on multiple charges under the watch of El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Detention Officers. The driver was identified as DONOVAN LEE MEDINA (27) of the 500 block of West Guadalupe, Fabens, TX. MEDINA has since been released from the hospital & remains at the El Paso County Detention Facility.

A total of 3 accident reports were generated during this incident.

Traffic on roadways was light & no pedestrians were seen near roadways of travel during the pursuit.  

ARRESTED: 

DONOVAN LEE MEDINA (27)

MEDINA, DONOVAN 

CHARGES:

  1. EVADING ARREST / DETENTION WITH VEHICLE- $60,000 BOND
  2. RECKLESS DRIVING- $60,000 BOND

ADDITIONAL CHARGES ARE PENDING

NO OTHER 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 April 2009 06:40 AM by jtovar
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MANHUNT MONDAY 04/13: GABRIEL VARGAS JR.

MANHUNT MONDAY

MONDAY,  APRIL 13, 2009 

  WANTED FUGITIVE:

GABRIEL VARGAS JR.

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FUGITIVE INFORMATION:

NAME: VARGAS JR., GABRIEL (37)

AKA:

GOMEZ, GABRIEL

DOB: 05-06-71

HEIGHT: 5'8"

WEIGHT: 150 lbs.

HAIR: Brown

EYES: Brown

PLACE OF BIRTH:

El Paso, Texas

WANTED FOR:

2 counts -THEFT  over $1,500 under $20,000 - $60,000 BOND

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The Manhunt is on for GABRIEL VARGAS.

VARGAS is wanted for the OFFENSE of:

2 COUNTS - THEFT over $1,500 under $20,000 -$60,000 BOND

FEBRUARY / MARCH 2009- Commencing in February 2009, VARGAS began stealing several items from his girlfriend at the time (now ex) & her sister from their residence in San Elizario, TX. VARGAS pawned several pieces of jewelry belonging to the sisters. The items totaled over $3,000. VARGAS is currently on parole from previous drug convictions.

APRIL 2009- EPCSO CID DETECTIVES have obtained arrest warrants for the apprehension of GABRIEL VARGAS. 

VARGAS knows he is wanted & is in hiding. VARGAS is known to change his appearance often in an effort not to be recognized by law enforcement. VARGAS’ most recent photo (black & white) was issued at the rescue mission a few months ago. It is believed VARGAS remains in El Paso, TX eluding capture.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts or has seen GABRIEL VARGAS 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 12 April 2009 10:30 PM by jtovar
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MUGSHOT RELEASED PER FBI REQUEST

fbi_seal Caption: MUGSHOT 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 915-832-5373

ARRESTED:

SAMANTHA FAVELA (25)

of the 1500 block of Lomaland El Paso, TX

FAVELA, SAMANTHA 

CHARGE:

 ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT - **NO BOND**

Posted 10 April 2009 08:40 PM by jtovar
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MUGSHOT RELEASED PER USBP REQUEST

seal Caption: MUGSHOT COURTESY EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AS PER USBP REQUEST.

For more information about this individual, contact the El Paso Sector - USBP  Public Affairs Office at (915) 834-8311 / 8312 / 8328

ARRESTED:

JESUS SERNA-BARRERA (33)
  BARRERA, JESUS


CHARGE:

 FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE / COLORADO - **NO BOND**

Posted 09 April 2009 05:20 PM by jtovar
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BURGLAR CAUGHT AFTER EVADING FROM DEPUTIES / STOLEN ITEMS RECOVERED
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                    3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938EP SHERIFFF patch color small2                             

NEWS RELEASE

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

Release Date & Time: Tuesday, April 7, 2009 7:10 PM  

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

WHAT: BURGLAR CAUGHT AFTER RUNNING FROM DEPUTIES
WHEN: OVER THE WEEKEND CRIME SPREE
WHERE: 100 block of McKnight Canutillo, TX 

 WHY: SEVERAL BURGLARY CASES CLEARED

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CANUTILLO, TEXAS- Sunday morning 04-05-2009 at about 9:10 AM, Deputies were dispatched to 2 residences in the 100 block of McKnight Canutillo, TX in reference to two separate Burglary of Vehicle calls.

Just one day prior,  Deputies were also dispatched to the 200 block of McKnight an additional Burglary of Vehicle call. Deputies that responded & investigated this initial burglary call received information to the possible whereabouts of the individual who may be responsible for the burglary. Deputies checked a residence in the same 200 block of McKnight. Deputies sought & obtained consent from the homeowner to search for a male subject wanted for questioning in reference to the burglary. While searching the residence, a 20 year-old Hispanic male managed to escape through a back door fleeing on foot. Deputies gave chase but were unable to find the individual. While searching the home prior to the subject fleeing, Deputies inadvertently discovered several stolen items from the burglaries reported over the weekend to include items from a 2008 Burglary of Habitation case. All items were seized & recovered as evidence.   

Monday afternoon at about 12:15 PM, Deputies received information on the whereabouts of the subject who evaded from Deputies over the weekend. Upper Valley Deputies along with CID Detectives responded to a residence in the 300 block of Joy in search of the subject. Upon arrival,  Deputies along with CID Detectives secured a perimeter around the property and received consent to search the residence. Authorities apprehended the subject hiding in a back bedroom of the residence. The subject was identified as ALBERT VALDEZ (20) of the 200 block of McKnight Canutillo, TX. It is possible this arrest could clear five pending burglary cases. 

ARRESTED:

ALBERT VARGAS (21)

VALDEZ, ALBERT

CHARGES:

2 COUNTS -BURGLARY OF VEHICLE –$7,500 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 07 April 2009 07:10 PM by jtovar
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TIP LEADS DEPUTIES TO LATEST “MOST WANTED” CAPTURE

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3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938EP SHERIFFF patch color small2                             

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, April 6, 2009 4:15 PM  

WHO: EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (WARRANTS DIVISION) 

WHAT: MAN ON CRIME STOPPERS "MOST WANTED " LIST ARRESTED
WHEN: Monday, April 6, 2009 at 12:18 PM
WHERE: 4900 block of Knox (Northeast) El Paso, TX 

 WHY: FUGITIVE ARRESTED

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EL PASO, TEXAS- Monday afternoon 04-06-09 at about 12:18 PM, Sheriff Deputies assigned to the Warrants Division received an anonymous tip on the whereabouts of a subject listed on the CRIMESTOPPERS "MOST WANTED" list. The tip led Deputies to a residence in the 4900 Knox St. in Northeast El Paso, TX. Deputies made contact with the residents & advised they were looking for wanted subject TOMAS SANCHEZ (29). Fugitive SANCHEZ surrendered to authorities & was taken into custody without incident.

TOMAS SANCHEZ (29) was wanted on an outstanding criminal warrant for MOTION TO REVOKE PROBATION - (POSSESSION OF COCAINE). SANCHEZ was booked & remains at the El Paso County Detention Facility.

SANCHEZ of the 3100 block of Francis El Paso, TX  - was just featured as one of Crime Stoppers of El Paso's  "Most Wanted" in the Sunday, April 5th, 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:

TOMAS SANCHEZ (29)

SANCHEZ, TOMAS

CHARGES:

MOTION TO REVOKE PROBATION (POSSESSION OF COCAINE) –**NO 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 06 April 2009 04:15 PM by jtovar
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STI’S INVESTIGATING SERIOUS ATV ACCIDENT IN SPARKS
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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, April 6, 2009 1:15 PM  

WHO: EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (LOWER VALLEY PATROL / SPECIAL TRAFFIC INVESTIGATORS-STI)

WHAT: STI’s INVESTIGATING ATV ACCIDENT IN SPARKS

WHEN: Sunday, April 5, 2009 5:00 PM  

WHERE: 300 block of Clemson (Sparks area) El Paso County, TX

 WHY: TWO CHILDREN INVOLVED IN ATV ACCIDENT – 1 SERIOUSLY INJURED

ATV  ACCIDENT  IN SPARKS

EPCSO STI SPARKS- Late Sunday afternoon 04-05-09 at about 5:00 PM, Deputies were dispatched to the 300 block of Clemson in Sparks El Paso County, TX in reference to an ATV accident with serious injuries. Deputies arrived moments later to find a 14 year-old & 6 year-old male injured after riding an ATV & colliding with a parked pick-up truck. Due to the severity of the accident, Sheriff’s Office SPECIAL TRAFFIC INVESTIGATORS (STI’s) were summoned to the scene.

Preliminary Investigation by STI’s determined two male children, ages 14 and 6, were traveling west on Clemson on a blue 2005 Kawasaki 250cc ATV. The 14 year old driver lost control of the ATV while driving on a curve on a dirt residential roadway causing the right front tire to strike a properly parked Ford F-350.

  • The 6 year old male passenger struck the side view mirror of the parked truck with his head, causing a severe laceration / head injury which required immediate surgery. The 6 year-old was last listed in stable but serious condition with possible life threatening injuries.
  • The 14 year old sustained non-life threatening injuries.

The children were transported to Thomason Hospital by Life Ambulance.

BOTH CHILDREN WERE NOT WEARING PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH.

According to several witnesses, the children were frequently seen traveling recklessly through the area on the ATV prior to the crash. Dispatch Operators had just received a 911 call in reference to these children on the ATV minutes before the crash- Deputies were responding to the area when the call came out.

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THE IDENTITIES OF THE CHILDREN (BROTHERS) WILL NOT BE RELEASED AT THIS TIME BECAUSE OF THEIR AGE.

AN INVESTIGATION CONTINUES – CHARGES MAY BE PENDING.

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 06 April 2009 01:15 PM by jtovar
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SHERIFF’S OFFICE DEPUTIES PROVIDE SCHOOL ZONE SAFETY TIPS

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The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office takes great pride in providing school zone safety tips to the community. Below are 3 videos providing safety tips to drivers & pedestrians when nearing school zones. Watch & Enjoy the Videos!! 

 

SAFETY TIPS 1

 

SAFETY TIP #1- Deputy Jesse Tovar gives awareness tips of moving violations committed in school zones.

(Click image on left to view safety video)

 

 

 

SAFETY TIPS 2 

 

SAFETY TIP #2- Deputy Eddie Placencia provides tips to drivers explaining safety precautions when driving near school zones.

(Click image on left to view safety video)

 

 

SAFETY TIP 3

SAFETY TIP #3- Deputies Jesse Tovar & Eddie Placencia explain how to safely cross the street. Deputies give safety tips & recommend using cross walks when crossing the street.

(Click image on left to view safety video)

 

 

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Posted 06 April 2009 11:00 AM by jtovar
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MANHUNT MONDAY 04/06: BERNIE ROBERT ORTIZ

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MONDAY,  APRIL 6, 2009 

  WANTED FUGITIVE:

BERNIE ROBERT ORTIZ

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

NAME: ORTIZ, BERNIE ROBERT (21)

AKA:

MARTINEZ, BERNIE

RESIDES: CENTRAL- EL PASO, TX

DOB: 01-19-88

HEIGHT: 5'8"

WEIGHT: 220 lbs.

HAIR: Brown

EYES: Brown

PLACE OF BIRTH:

El Paso, Texas

TATTOOS:

RIGHT ARM- “ORTIZ”

UPPER RIGHT ARM- “VERONICA”

LEFT ARM- “GOOD TIMES”  w/ faces (smile now / cry later)

UPPER LEFT ARM- 2 SKULLS

CHEST- FEMALE CLOWN

CHIN - TRIANGLE

HEAD-  “ORTIZ”

WANTED FOR:

MOTION TO ADJUDICATE GUILT-

-  ( 2 COUNTS AGGRAVATED ASSAULT W/ DEADLY  WEAPON) 

 **NO BOND**

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The Manhunt is on for BERNIE ROBERT ORTIZ.

ORTIZ is wanted for the OFFENSE of:

MOTION TO ADJUDICATE GUILT -  ( 2 COUNTS of AGGRAVATED ASSAULT W/ DEADLY  WEAPON)  **NO BOND**

MAY 2006-  On MAY 7, 2006, BERNIE ROBERT ORTIZ and his acquaintances assaulted 2 male subjects while at Grahams Central Station nightclub located at 1850 Lee Trevino, El Paso, TX.  During the assault, ORTIZ & company struck the victims several times with their fists & used a broken beer bottle during the commission of the assaults. The Victims suffered several injuries & lacerations. ORTIZ & the assailants were later arrested after being positively identified by several witnesses.

AUGUST 2008-The 41st District court has issued an arrest warrant for BERNIE ROBERT ORTIZ for failing to comply with the terms of his probation. 

ORTIZ knows he is wanted & is currently on the run eluding capture. ORTIZ remains in the “SUN CITY” hiding from authorities.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts or has seen BERNIE ROBERT ORTIZ 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 05 April 2009 10:30 PM by jtovar
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CHAMPS SPORTS BAR SHOOTING CASE REMAINS OPEN

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  SHERIFF’S OFFICE SEEKS SUSPECT IN SOCORRO SHOOTING

EP SHERIFFF patch color small2SOCORRO, TEXAS – Crime Stoppers of El Paso is helping the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office refocus on an offender who entered a bar in Socorro last year and shot a man several times. On Wednesday, January 16, 2008, approximately 10:40 P.M., a lone male walked into the Champs Sports Bar in the 10400 block of North Loop in Socorro and fired several rounds at another man inside. The bullets struck the victim’s upper body, and he was transported to Thomason Hospital. The name of the person shot and his condition has not been revealed.

The suspect who fired the gun reportedly fled on foot, and entered a dark minivan, possibly blue in color. The van was last seen traveling west on North Loop.

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Crime Stopper logo If you saw the van leaving the Champs Sports Bar parking lot, or if you can identify the bar patrons shown in the surveillance video, please call Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 566-TIPS(8477) or submit your tip online at www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will be anonymous and you may earn a cash reward if your tip leads to an arrest.

Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a private non-profit organization that joins together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crime.

Posted 03 April 2009 11:35 AM by jtovar
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EPCSO REGION VIII TRAINING ACADEMY TRAINING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ON MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

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MENTAL HEALTH COURSE REGION VIII TRAINING ACADEMY APRIL 2009- Beginning April 8, 2009, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office will provide each of its deputies with Mental Health Officer Training that will result in state certification as a Mental Health Officer. 

This training covers the legal aspects of mental health commitments, liability issues’ mental disorders, and mental disabilities. In addition, it deals with a variety of developmental disabilities including epilepsy, cerebral palsy and hearing impairments. Other areas covered include:

  • indicators of mental illness,
  • understanding mental illness
  • documenting the interpersonal relations necessary to effectively work with the mentally ill, their families, and the mental health system
  • intervention strategies for dealing with both low and high risk situations.
  • interactions with citizens suffering from traumatic incidents or victimization.

The District Attorney’s Office will be teaching a portion of the class titled “Law & the mentally ill”- this aids the Deputy, once the subject is recognized as mentally ill, in guiding the individual to the proper channels / resources for assistance. Richard Wiles

“Proper training in dealing with the diversity in our community is an important aspect of  maintaining our credibility. We will continue to look at our training need & respond appropriately to ensure the community continues to have confidence in our ability to provide the level of service they have come to expect”- said SHERIFF RICHARD WILES  

The course is set to take place April 8-10, 2009 at the Sheriff’s Office Region VIII Training Academy.

calea  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 02 April 2009 04:10 PM by jtovar
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TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DISCOVERY OF 100 LBS. OF MARIJUANA & THOUSANDS IN U.S. CURRENCY

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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, April 2, 2009 3:30 PM  

WHO: EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION)

WHAT: MARIJUANA / U.S. CURRENCY BUST

WHEN: EARLIER THIS WEEK

WHERE: 11300 Rojas El Paso, TX

WHY: ARREST MADE

copandrobberEL PASO,TX- Earlier this week at about 4:20 PM, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a late model Chevrolet Tahoe at about the 11300 block of Rojas El Paso, TX. The reason for the stop was a moving traffic violation. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed approximately 100 pounds of marijuana and $18,000 in United States currency.

A male subject was taken into the custody and the vehicle was seized. The individual was later processed & booked at the El Paso County Detention Facility.

The identity of person arrested will not be release at this time as the investigation continues.

NO FURTHER 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 02 April 2009 03:30 PM by jtovar
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