MANHUNT MONDAY 05/18: MICHAEL TORRES AKA “HEX”

MONDAY, MAY 18, 2009

WANTED FUGITIVE:

MICHAEL TORRES AKA “HEX”

(PREVIOUS BOOKING PHOTOS ABOVE OF FUGITIVE TORRES)

FUGITIVE INFORMATION:

NAME: TORRES, MICHAEL (22)

AKA: LOERA, MICHAEL

DOB: 07-12-86

HEIGHT: 6’0”

WEIGHT: 150 lbs.

HAIR: Brown

EYES: Brown

TATTOO’S:

Right Forearm- State of Texas Outline / “North”

Left Forearm- “East”

Chest- “Familia Segura”

Back- Demon / Angel

PLACE OF BIRTH: Las Cruces, NM

WANTED FOR:

POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (COCAINE) - $100,000 BOND

The Manhunt is on for MICHAEL TORRES AKA “HEX”.

TORRES is wanted for the OFFENSE of:

POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (COCAINE) - $100,000 BOND

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE/ U.S. ATTORNEY’s OFFICE / WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS

MAY 15, 2009- 14 AFFILIATED WITH BARRIO AZTECA IN CUSTODY ON FEDERAL DRUG DISTRIBUTION CONSIPRACY CHARGES

EL PASO, TEXAS- John E. Murphy, Acting United States Attorney, Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge David Cuthbertson announced Friday morning 05-15-09, federal and state authorities arrested six individuals charged in a federal grand jury indictment with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine.

Arrested in El Paso Friday morning 05-15-09 include:

23-year-old Elizabeth Vaquera (aka “Liz,” “Chicken Head”)
31-year-old Javier Soto (aka “Buddha”)
29-year-old Miguel Hernandez Reyna (aka “Smurf”)
29-year-old Raul Castro (aka “Listo”)
29-year-old Alberto Provencio (aka “Menace”)
20-year-old Lee Villegas-Marquez (aka “Lee”)

Eight co-defendants, already in custody prior to Friday’s arrests, include the alleged leader of the drug trafficking organization:

34-year-old Gualberto Marquez (aka “Bird”)
29-year-old Raul Cabral Godoy (aka “Puppet”)
40-year-old Jose Armando Montes (aka “Chuco”)
32-year-old Gerardo Reyna (aka “Shorty,” “Gerardo Aguilar”)
31-year-old Paul Alvino Reyna (aka “Gordo”)
43-year-old Jaime Velasco-Perez
42-year-old Jamie Andrade Castrejon (aka “Tocayo Jaime,” “El Chonte”)
68-year old Gilberto Sanchez-Porras (aka “El Tio”).

As of 05-15-09, Authorities were actively looking for the two remaining defendants: 22 year-old MICHAEL TORRES (aka “Hex”) and 22-year-old Felipe Jesus Davila (aka “Flip”)- who was ARRESTED SATURDAY 05-16-09.

FELIPE DAVILA

ELIZABETH VAQUERA	JAVIER SOTO	MIGUEL REYNA	RAUL CASTRO	ALBERT PROVENCIO	LEE VILLEGAS	GUALBERTO MARQUEZ
RAUL GODOY	JOSE MONTES	GERARDO REYNA	PAUL REYNA	JAIME PEREZ	JAIME CASTREJON	GILBERT SANCHEZ

A federal grand jury indictment, returned last week charging all of the named defendants with Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute more than Five kilograms of Cocaine. Velasco-Perez, Castrejon and Sanchez-Porras are also charged with one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of cocaine. Finally, Velasco-Perez also faces one count of importation of more than 500 grams of cocaine. Authorities allege the defendants are responsible for distributing in excess of fifty kilograms of cocaine throughout the El Paso area since June 2007. Upon conviction, each defendant faces between ten years and life in federal prison and a maximum $4 million fine.

Assistant United States Attorneys Kristal Wade and Russell Leachman are prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

ALL arrested will appear in court Monday afternoon 05-18-09 before U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael McDonald.

An indictment is a formal accusation of criminal conduct, not evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent unless and until convicted through due process of law.

TORRES knows he is wanted & is believed to be hiding in our area as he continues to elude capture.

If anyone has seen or knows the whereabouts of AMICHAEL TORRES “HEX” they are 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.

THIS CASE WAS INVESTIGATED / COORDINATED – IN PARTNERSHIP BY:

Drug Enforcement Administration Agents

Federal Bureau of Investigation

El Paso Police Department

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation

El Paso County Sheriff’s Office

END OF FEATURE FOR "MANHUNT"

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 17 May 2009 11:15 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, MANHUNT MONDAY

MUGSHOTS RELEASED AS PER U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE REQUEST

Caption: ALL MUGSHOTS COURTESY EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AS PER U.S. Department of Justice REQUEST.

For more information about these individuals, contact the El Paso FBI Public Affairs Office 915-832-5373.

ARRESTED:

ELIZABETH VAQUERA (23)

JAVIER SOTO (31)

MIGUEL HERNANDEZ REYNA (29)

RAUL CASTRO (29)

ALBERT PROVENCIO (29)

LEE MARQUEZ-VILLEGAS (20)

GUALBERTO MARQUEZ (34)

RAUL CABRAL GODOY (29)

JOSE ARMANDO MONTES (40)

GERARDO REYNA (32)

PAUL ALVINO REYNA (31)

JAIME VELASCO-PEREZ (43)

JAIME ANDRADE CASTREJON (42)

GILBERT PORRAS-SANCHEZ (68)

Posted 16 May 2009 12:50 AM by jtovar

Filed under: COURTESY MUGSHOTS

TEEN FOUND UNRESPONSIVE AT WET N’ WILD WATERWORLD / VICTIM DECEASED

3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938

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, MAY 15, 2009 3:00PM

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office – UPPER VALEY PATROL / CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION (CAP)

EVENT: TEEN DROWNS AT WET N’ WILD / VICTIM IDENTIFIED

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 8804 S. Desert Anthony, TX ( Wet n’ Wild Waterworld)

DATE / TIME: May 15, 2009 11:00 AM

RESULT: INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

ANTHNOY, TX– Late Friday morning, 05-15-09 at 11:00 AM, the Anthony Police Dept. along with Sheriff’s Deputies were called to WET n’ WILD WATERWORLD located at 8804 S. Desert Anthony, TX in reference to an unresponsive teen.

Authorities along with First responders from the West Valley Fire Dept arrived to find Life Guards administering CPR on a young teen who was found unresponsive in a swimming pool located in the western part of the park. Rescue crews continued CPR on the young teen while in route to Providence Memorial Hospital. The teen was pronounced dead at the hospital.

There were several school districts in the water park attending an end of year field trip. Some schools attending the water park on this date were from: Gadsen ISD, Socorro ISD, & El Paso ISD.

Sheriff’s Office CID Detectives were summoned to the scene. The Sheriff’s Office is handling the investigation due to the resources, delicacy of the incident & the understanding the Sheriff’s Office has with all smaller Police Departments.

The incident remains in its early stages of the investigation. Detectives are talking to Park Officials to include life Guards, witnesses and other people in attendance. At the onset of this incident, immediate roll call of all students was issued. All students were accounted for.

There have been numerous people who were not near the location of occurrence stating the victim was “coming down a waterfall & hit his head”- At this time we cannot confirm this actually happened. We urge all media to refrain from going with this as we cannot confirm this right now.

Sheriff’s Officials are currently at Providence Memorial Hospital are meeting with the Victims parents.

THE VICTIM IS IDENTIFIED AS ERIC SALDANA (14) of ARCH ANGELWAY CHAPPARAL, NM 88081. HE WAS A STUDENT AT CHAPARRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL.

INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

NO OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED AT THIS TIME

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 15 May 2009 03:00 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS

AUSTIN, TX: EPCSO MOTORS DIVISION PARTCIPATE IN TEXAS PEACE OFFICER MEMORIAL MAY 3-4, 2009

AUSTIN,TX-During the week of May 3-4, 2009 members of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Special Traffic Investigation Division participated in the 12th Biennial Texas Peace Officers’ Memorial held in Austin, Texas.

On Sunday, May 3rd, a candle light service was held on the grounds of the State Capitol in front of the Texas Peace Officers Memorial. There have been 36 officers from the State of Texas who have died in the line of duty dating back from 2006 thru 2008. A memorial service in remembrance of them held the following day, May 4th in front of the State Capitol.

The Memorial commenced with a parade composed of honor guards, motor units, and bike patrol units from all areas of Texas. The parade began at the Congress Avenue Bridge and lead straight into the front gates and into the State Capitol. At the conclusion of the parade, a “ROLLCALL” of the fallen officers was held by State Representatives. This was a very moving event as officers in attendance remembered & came together to honor the officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in carrying out their duties as Law Enforcement Officers.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Special Traffic Investigators who attended included:

STI- Deputy Jimmy Jimenez	STI- Deputy Priscilla Pena
STI- Deputy Saul Ambriz	STI- Deputy Rafael Chavez

“The Special Traffic Investigation Division would like to thank Sheriff Richard Wiles and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Officers Association for making this experience possible”- said STI- Sgt. R. Almanza

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 15 May 2009 09:25 AM by jtovar

Filed under: 2009 SPECIAL EVENTS, CEREMONIES 2009

SHERIFF WILES TO PRESENT AWARD TO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT TODAY 05/13 AT 5:00 PM

EL PASO, TX- Later this afternoon 05-13-09 at 5:00 PM, Sheriff of El Paso County Richard Wiles will be presenting a $500 scholarship award on behalf of the Sheriff’s Association of Texas to Cynthia E. Prieto, a student at El Paso Community College, majoring in Criminal Justice. The scholarship is for the 2009 Spring semester.

The presentation will take place at El Paso Community College (EPCC) located at 9050 Viscount 79925 during the Board of trustees meeting at the ASC Boardroom – 5:00 PM.

Posted 13 May 2009 03:00 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS

SO DETECTIVES SPLINTER MAJOR BURGLARY RING IN FABENS, TX / SEVERAL ARRESTS MADE

3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar / PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Direct: (915) 538-2119

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

EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Release Date / Time: WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2009 2:25 PM

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office – LOWER VALLEY PATROL / CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION (CAP)

EVENT: BURGLARY RING BUSTED

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: FABENS, TX

DATE / TIME: SEVERAL ARRESTS OVER LAST 2 WEEKS

RESULT: ARRESTS MADE / INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

FABENS, TX– Over the past two weeks, Sheriff’s Deputies along with Crimes Against Property Detectives have been responding and working several burglaries in the Fabens, TX area. After extensive investigations, Sheriff’s officials learned; 1.) It had to be more than one individual involved & 2.) the Burglars had the same methods of operations which were:

ALL BURGLARIES WERE COMMITTED DURING THE DAYTIME
THE HOMES BURGLARIZED WERE SCOUTED BY THE BURGLARS
BURGLARS WOULD APPROACH THE HOMES & WOULD KNOCK AT THE FRONT DOOR TO SEE IF ANYONE WAS HOME
IF NO CONTACT WAS MADE, BURGLARS WOULD “KICK-IN” OR FORCE FRONT OR BACKDOORS OPEN
SAME TYPE OF ITEMS WERE STOLEN (Listing Below)

Detectives initially had a few suspects in mind, however, Burglaries kept occurring during the time initial burglaries were being investigated which helped immensely narrow the several leads they were working. Detectives arrested the 1st Suspect late last week and after interviewing the Suspect, Detectives were able to piece together all individuals involved. A TOTAL of 6 ARRESTS HAVE BEEN MADE (4 adults males, 1 female, 1 Juvenile male).

Below is a listing of residences “HIT” by the BURGLARY RING:

Residence in the 100 block of NW Davis Fabens, TX
Residence in the 400 block Evalina Fabens, TX
Residence in the 400 block of Avo Fabens, TX
Residence in the 200 block of Bryan Fabens, TX
Residence in the 1000 block of NW 1st St. Fabens, TX
Residence in the 1000 block of 3rd St. Fabens, TX
Residence in the 1500 block of NE 1st St. Fabens, TX
Residence in the 300 block of SE River Fabens, TX
Residence in the 700 block of SE River Fabens, TX
Residence in the 100 block of NW Davis Fabens, TX

All items taken from the residences above were very similar: jewelry, appliances, televisions, radios, laptops and other miscellaneous household goods. There were two get away cars used in these Burglaries 1.) Blue Grand Marquee 2.) Maroon Honda Pilot BURGLARY RING BUSTED:

*RUBEN MEZA (20) of the 200 NE Fassett Fabens, TX* *CHARGES:* EVADING ARREST OR DETENTION - $2,500 BOND BURGLARY OF HABITTION - $20,000 BOND CRMINIAL MISCHIEF- $10,000 BOND	*JORGE RODRIGUEZ (18) of the 100 block of NW Davis Fabens, TX* *CHARGES:* EVADING ARREST OR DETENTION - $2,500 BOND BURGLARY OF HABITTION - $10,000 BOND THEFT >$500 <$1,500- $30,000 BOND
*CESAR GARCIA (19) of the 400 block of Cima Fabens, TX* BURGLARY OF HABITTION - $35,000 BOND Driver of the Blue Mercury Grand Marquis getaway car	*ALFREDO PORRAS (17) of the 1000 block of Landgreen Fabens, TX* BURGLARY OF HABITTION - $20,000 BOND EVADING ARREST OR DETENTION - $30,000 BOND CRMINIAL MISCHIEF- $10,000 BOND

LUCY RODRIGUEZ (36) of the 100 block of NE Davis Fabens, TX

BURGLARY OF HABITTION - $20,000 BOND

Driver of the Maroon Honda Pilot getaway car

A 16 YEAR OLD JUVENILE FROM FABENS, TX WAS PROCESSED AND TURNED OVER TO THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPT.

HIS IDENTITY WILL NOT BE RELEASED BECAUSE OF HIS AGE

NOTE: INDIVIDUALS ARRESTED / SHOWN ABOVE ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW)

INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

NO OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED AT THIS TIME

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 13 May 2009 02:25 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, LOWER VALLEY PATROL

JAIL ANNEX: “GANGS BEHIND BARS” TO BE FEATURED ON ABC-7 WEDNESDAY 5/13 10 PM & THURSDAY 5/14 10 PM

DETENTION BUREAU- May 2009– KVIA-7 Reporter / Anchor Ken Molestina was granted access to the gangs within the walls of the El Paso County Jail Annex. This event will mark the 1st time in the Sheriff’s Office 157 year history where local media has been granted access to cover such a sensitive & dangerous topic.

The feature is set to air Wednesday 05-13-09 during ABC-7's 10’oclock news. Please tune-in to see the “Gangs Behind Bars” feature on ABC-7. KVIA-7 Anchor / Reporter Ken Molestina was granted access inside the Jail Annex & allowed to take never before seen footage plus interviews.

TOMMORROW NIGHT THE SPOTLIGHT IS ON THE JAIL ANNEX.

Wednesday May 13, 2009 10 PM

ABC-7 AT 10PM: GANGS BEHIND BARS Part 1

Thursday, May 14, 2009 10 PM

ABC-7 AT 10PM: GANGS BEHIND BARS Part 2

Posted 12 May 2009 03:30 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS

MAN ARRESTED AFTER POINTING A SHOTGUN AT TEEN

3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938

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, MAY 11, 2009 12:45 PM

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office – UPPER VALLEY PATROL

EVENT: MAN ARRESTED AFTER POINTING SHOTGUN AT TEEN

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 8100 block of Jesse Trigg Vinton, TX

DATE / TIME: OVER THE WEEKEND

RESULT: ARREST MADE / INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

VINTON, TX– Over the weekend, late Friday night 05-08-09, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a residence in Vinton, TX in reference to information of an AGGRAVATED ASSAULT that had just occurred. Deputies arrived and met with the 18 year-old Victim who told authorities he was driving his vehicle southbound on A.P. Ramirez when he noticed a vehicle directly in front of him traveling northbound in the same lane of travel. The Victim pulled his vehicle aside top avoid an accident when the other vehicle drove up along side his at about the 8100 block of A.P. Ramirez. At that instance, the driver pointed a double barrel shotgun at the Victim and then sped off.

Further investigation by on scene Deputies determined the Suspect lived in the area & they were able to get a positive identification on the suspect. At about 11:20 PM, a search for the Suspect was conducted at his residence in the 200 block of Jesse Trigg Vinton, TX. Deputies found the Suspect in the residence and took him into custody without incident.

The Suspect was identified as JOSE LUIS SALGADO (19) of the 200 block of Jesse Trigg Vinton, TX. SALGADO was booked at the El Paso County Detention Facility.

ARRESTED:

JOSE LUIS SALGADO (19)

CHARGE:

KAGGRAVATED ASSAULT W/ DEADLY WEAPON - $1,000 BOND

(NOTE: INDIVIDUAL ARRESTED / SHOWN ABOVE ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW)

INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

NO OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED AT THIS TIME

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 11 May 2009 12:45 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, UPPER VALLEY PATROL

WOMAN & CHILD ABDUCTED TAKEN TO JUAREZ – ESCAPE / SUSPECT ARRESTED BY DEPUTIES

3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938

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, MAY 11, 2009 11:15 AM

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office – UPPER VALLEY PATROL

EVENT: WOMAN & CHILD ABDUCED TAKEN TO JUAREZ – ESCAPE / SUSPECT ARRESTED BY DEPUTIES

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 7000 Delta El Paso, TX Chevron Gas Station

DATE / TIME: OVER THE WEEKEND

RESULT: ARREST MADE / INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

EL PASO COUNTY, TX – Over the weekend, Sheriff’s Deputies had a walk-in at the Vinton station in regarding a kidnapping. Deputies made contact with the reporter / Victim who told authorities that on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 9:00 PM- she and her two year-old son were abducted by her husband with whom she is currently separated with. According to the Victim, she was at a local restaurant eating dinner & when she was leaving, she noticed her husband taking several photos of them. It was learned the husband also has an active PROTECTIVE ORDER against him for a previous ASSAULT on the Victim requiring him to stay away from the Victim’s residence, place of employment or have any contact with her.

The Victim told authorities she began traveling on I-10 east and noticed her husband was following her but lost sight of his vehicle a short time later. The Victim reportedly drove into a gas station at the 7000 block of Delta when suddenly her husband / Suspect drove into the service station and exited his vehicle removing their 2 year-old son from the seat. At that point the husband threatened the Victim stating he would harm her & their son if she did not get into his vehicle. Fearing for her safety & the safety of her son, the Victim then entered his vehicle.

The Victim’s mother reported her daughter & grandson missing a few days later on 05-08-09. The Victim stated she and her son were taken to an unknown residence in Juarez, Mexico where they remained until 05-09-09. Information received indicates while at the residence in Juarez, the Victim was once again assaulted by her husband. The Victim managed to get into contact with her mother by cell phone who traveled to Juarez & retrieved her daughter & grandson (details still unknown).

On 05-10-09 at 9:30 AM, Deputies received a tip the Suspect / Husband was back in El Paso, TX. Upper Valley Deputies with an arrest warrant in hand went to a residence in the 200 block of Vista Bonita El Paso, TX in an attempt to located the suspect / husband. Deputies located the Suspect in the residence where he surrendered to Deputies without incident. The Victim’s vehicle was retrieved by family members, it was still parked at the Chevron service station.

The Suspect / Husband was identified as FERNANDO LOPEZ JR.(25) of the 200 block of Vista Bonita El Paso, TX. Lopez was booked and remains at the El Paso County Detention Facility.

ARRESTED:

FERNANDO LOPEZ JR. (25)

CHARGES:

KIDNAPPING - $75,000 BOND

VIOLATION OF PROTECTIVE ORDER - $5,000 BOND

(NOTE: INDIVIDUAL ARRESTED / SHOWN ABOVE ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW)

THE IDENTITIES OF THE VICTIM & CHILD WILL NOT BE RELEASED.

INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

NO OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED AT THIS TIME

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 11 May 2009 11:15 AM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, UPPER VALLEY PATROL

MANHUNT MONDAY 05/11: ALICIA LOPEZ-GOMEZ

MONDAY, MAY 11, 2009

WANTED FUGITIVE:

ALICIA LOPEZ-GOMEZ

(PHOTO ABOVE OF FUGITIVE LOPEZ-GOMEZ)

FUGITIVE INFORMATION:

NAME: LOPEZ-GOMEZ, ALICIA (48)

DOB: 04-13-61

HEIGHT: 5'3"

WEIGHT: 190 lbs.

HAIR: Brown

EYES: Green

WANTED FOR:

THEFT OF SERVICE over $1,500 under $20,000 - $5,000 BOND

The Manhunt is on for ALICIA LOPEZ-GOMEZ.

LOPEZ-GOMEZ is wanted for the OFFENSES of:

NOVEMBER 2007- LOPEZ-GOMEZ who at the time was the Director for Loga Transport Inc. intentionally & deceitfully hired an Insurance Agency for coverage on a fleet of vehicles belonging to the company. The company was in the business of transporting merchandise to various locations via tractor trailers (semi-trucks). LOPEZ-GOMEZ delivered two checks to the insurance company for the amounts of $5,206 and $3,588. The checks were later returned by the bank stating non-sufficient funds. A review of bank records show that there were not sufficient funds in the account when the checks were issued. The insurance company made several attempts to contact LOPEZ- GOMEZ requesting payment for the insurance coverage but could not locate her. Charges have since been filed against LOPEZ-GOMEZ as she continues to elude law enforcement.

Authorities have made several attempts to locate LOPEZ-GOMEZ but cannot find her and is now asking for help from the community.

LOPEZ-GOMEZ knows she is wanted & may be hiding with someone in our area as she continues to elude capture. LOPEZ-GOMEZ is the 3rd female ever to be featured on MANHUNT MONDAY.

If anyone has seen or knows the whereabouts of ALICIA LOPEZ-GOMEZ, they are 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"

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 10 May 2009 10:20 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, MANHUNT MONDAY

8 ARRESTED AFTER TRESPASSING AT OLD MAGIC LANDING PARK GROUNDS

3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938

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, MAY 10, 2009 8:25 PM

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office – LOWER VALLEY PATROL

EVENT: 8 ARRESTED AFTER TRESPASSING ON OLD MAGIC LANDING PARK GROUNDS

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 11090 GATEWAY EAST EL PASO, TX 79928

DATE / TIME: OVER THE WEEKEND

RESULT: INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

EAST EL PASO COUNTY, TX - Over the weekend, late Friday night 05-08-09, at 11:20 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the old Magic Landing located at 11090 Gateway East El Paso, TX in reference to criminal trespass call in progress.

Deputies arrived and began an inner perimeter search of the park where Deputies located 8 subjects inside the park (3 males / 5 females). Magic Landing is a private property that is surrounded by a fence and several signs posted "No Trespassing". Since April 2008, there have been several incidents at the old Magic Landing property which have resulted in close to $1,000,000 in damage due to Arson, Criminal Mischief, Graffiti & other various crimes.

In the past, property owners have advised Sheriff's Officials they will prosecute anyone caught on their properties without their consent.

ARRESTED:

PERKINS, JEFFERY (17)

CHARGE: BURGLARY OF BUILDING - $1,500 BOND

SPOON, ISAAC (18)

CHARGE: BURGLARY OF BUILDING - $1,500 BOND

(NOTE: INDIVIDUALS ARRESTED / SHOWN ABOVE ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW)

ALL OTHERS INVOLVED WERE JUVENILES; (2) 15 YEAR-OLDS: MALE / FEMALE & (4) 16 YEAR-OLD FEMALES. ALL WERE CITED & RELEASED TO PARENTS.

THEIR IDENTITIES WILL NOT BE RELEASED BECAUSE OF THEIR AGE.

INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

NO OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED AT THIS TIME

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 10 May 2009 08:25 AM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, LOWER VALLEY PATROL

SHERIFF’S DEPUTY TO RECEIVE OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD 05-09-09

Date of Event: Saturday, May 9, 2009

Time: 11:30 AM-2:00 PM

Title of Event: Meeting of the El Paso Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars with Presentation of Law Enforcement and Volunteer of the Year Awards; Recognition of JROTC Leadership from Area Schools

Location: Fort Bliss Officers Club, Ballroom

Contact: MAJ (Ret) Ralph W. Mitchell, 637-8131(c)

The El Paso Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars is conducting its May meeting on Saturday, May 9, 2009. This meeting will recognize the Chapter’s Law Enforcement Officer and Volunteer of the Year.

Award Recipients are from the El Paso Police Department, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, and the San Elizario Volunteer Fire Department. Additionally, members of area high school JROTC leadership (students and sponsor) will be recognized.

The El Paso Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars will present its Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award to El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputy Juan Munoz for his action on October 1, 2008 when he rescued a child from a burning car at the intersection of Yarbrough and Montana Streets.

(Original News Release below courtesy: Sheriff’s Office Archives – OCTOBER 2008)

OCTOBER 2008- Wednesday afternoon, 10-01-08 at 2:03 PM an off-duty Sheriff's Deputy in his patrol unit was at a stop light (westbound) at the intersection of Yarbrough & Montana. The Deputy saw the stop light turn green but noticed traffic was not moving. The Deputy exited his unit and saw that a Blue Ford Taurus was stalled on the right westbound lane. The Deputy then observed a woman frantically exit the car & was unable to get a small toddler out of the back seat. The Deputy quickly reacted & ran to the aid of the woman and assisted her in pulling the 2 year-old boy from the car as the engine was fully engulfed in flames. The woman & child were quickly escorted out of harms way. Sheriff's Deputy then ran to his patrol unit to retrieve a fire extinguisher & put out the flames. The mother & child were identified as Brenda Caudillo De Garay (28) & Cristian Garay (2) of the 3500 block of Gajeske, El Paso County, TX (Montana Vista area).

The Deputy Sheriff is identified as 4-year patrol veteran Juan Muñoz.

After the flames were extinguished Muñoz with the assist of other motorists who witnessed the heroic rescue were able to push the vehicle out of the lanes of travel.

No injuries were reported. The El Paso Police & Fire Departments also responded to the scene.

DEPUTY JUAN MUNOZ

On Wednesday, October 22, 2008 in a special ceremony- Deputy Juan Muñoz received the Sheriff’s Office Life Saving Award / Medal.

Additionally, the Chapter of will recognize the El Paso Police Department’s Auto Theft Task Force for its outstanding Police work during the past year .

Being recognized for Volunteer Service are Patricia Cruz, a Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter with the San Elizario Volunteer Fire Department, Mrs. Patricia Kietzke and Mr. Robert Kietzke for their service to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

The El Paso Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars comprised of active duty, former, and retired military officers from all branches of the Armed Forces. The El Paso Chapter is in its 49^th year of existence.

Posted 08 May 2009 11:50 AM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS, CEREMONIES 2009

UPDATE: COLLISION IN FABENS RESULTS IN DEATH OF 21 YEAR-OLD WOMAN

3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938

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, MAY 7, 2009 9:50 AM

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office – LOWER VALLEY PATROL / SPECIAL TRAFFIC INVESTIGATORS (STI)

EVENT: TRAFFIC FATAL UPDATE

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 3850 S. Carlsbad Rd. / Fabens Rd. Fabens, TX

DATE / TIME: Wednesday May 6, 2009 4:30 PM

RESULT: VICTIM IDENTIFIED

FABENS, TX- Wednesday afternoon 05-06-09 at about 4:30 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the area of the 3550 S. Fabens / Carlsbad Rd. in reference to a 2 vehicle accident with serious injuries. Sheriff’s Deputies arrived minutes later to find a blue 2000 GMC Sierra pick-up truck & a green 2001 Ford Focus with extensive damage. Both vehicles were driven by females (sole occupants). Due to the seriousness of the injuries, Special Traffic Investigators (STI’s)were summoned to the scene.

Preliminary investigation by STI’s determined the green Ford Focus driven by a 21 year-old female was traveling north on S. Carlsbad Rd. as the blue GMC pickup driven by a 19 year-old female was traveling south. For unknown reasons, the driver of the green focus veered left onto the southbound lane colliding with the pickup truck. Both drivers were transported to University Hospital with life threatening injuries.

Late Wednesday night, the 21 year-old driver of the green focus was pronounced dead at University Hospital due to her injuries.

The deceased was identified as Priscilla Lopez (21) of San Elizario, TX.

The driver of the GMC pick-up was identified as Susana Gonzalez-Amaya (18) of Fabens, TX. She remains at University hospital in stable condition.

AT THIS TIME ALCOHOL OR SPEED ARE NOT FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT.

THIS FATAL ACCIDENT MARKS THE 5TH FATALITY OUTSIDE OF THE CITY LIMITS IN 2009.

INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

NO OTHER INFORMATION IS BEING RELEASED AT THIS TIME

(PHOTOS OF ACCIDENT BELOW : COURTESY EPCSO)

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 07 May 2009 08:28 AM by jtovar

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UPDATE: MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT IN UPPER VALLEY

3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938

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, MAY 4, 2009 3:05 PM

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office – UPPER VALLEY PATROL / SPECIAL TRAFFIC INVESTIGATORS (STI)

EVENT: UPDATE – MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT IN UPPER VALLEY

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 6600 block of Strahan El Paso County, TX

DATE / TIME: Sunday May 3, 2009 1:30 PM

RESULT: ACCIDENT UNDER INVESTIGATION / DRIVER S STATUS

UPPER VALEY – UPDATE: Sunday afternoon 05-03-09 at about 1:30 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 6600 block of Strahan in the Upper Valley in reference to an accident involving a motorcycle. Deputies arrived a short time later to find a subject (driver / sole occupant) on the ground next to his motorcycle. The subject was transported to Thomason Hospital by life Ambulance with apparent serious injuries. Special Traffic Investigator’s (STI) were summoned to the scene.

Further investigation by STI’s, determined the motorcycle was traveling north on Strahan when the driver, for unknown reason, veered off the right hand side of the roadway. The motorcycle began to travel on the unimproved shoulder, dirt, when the driver lost control causing the motorcycle sliding on the left side. The driver was ejected off the motorcycle coming to a point of rest about 187 ft from the first point the motorcycle left the roadway. Follow-up investigation at Thomason hospital revealed that the driver only sustained a cracked rib and expected to make a full recovery.

The driver was identified as 22 year-old Miguel Molinar of the 5400 block of Gate Ridge Circle in El Paso, TX.

(PHOTOS BELOW: COURTESY EPCSO)

SPEED & POSSIBLY ALCOHOL ARE FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT.

AN INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

NO OTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

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 04 May 2009 03:05 PM by jtovar

Filed under: SHERIFF'S NEWS

UPDATE: IDENTITIES OF ALL ARRESTED DURING OPERATION AT “D-CLUB” RELEASED

3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938

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, MAY 4, 2009 2:10 PM

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office – BORDER CRIME INITIATIVE / UPPER VALLEY PATROL / LOWER VALLEY PATROL

EVENT: “D CLUB” EMPLOYEES BUSTED / CLUB CLOSED EARLY AFTER STING OPERATION

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 12821 Montana El Paso County, TX

DATE / TIME: Friday night 05/01 thru Saturday morning 05/02

RESULT: UPDATE – IDENTITIES OF THOSE ARRESTED RELEASED

EAST EL PASO COUNTY – Late Friday night 05-01-09 thru early Saturday morning 05-02-09, Sheriff’s Officials assigned to the Special Operations- BORDER CRIME INITIATIVE in coordination with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) & Patrol Deputies conducted a Sting Operation at the "D" Club located at 12821 Montana El Paso County. TX. A total of 5 people were arrested (which included an employee selling narcotics): 4 were arrested for possession of a controlled substance (Ecstacy) and 1 was arrested for possession of a controlled substance (Cocaine). TABC closed down the club at 1:30 AM as a result of an employee selling narcotics. The club once again received an Administrative citation & will remain under investigation.

ARRESTED:

GERARDO AVILA (18)

CHARGE: Possession of Controlled Substance (2.5 grams of esctasy)- $3,000 bond

SAUL MARTINEZ (19)

CHARGE: Possession of Controlled Substance (4.5 grams of esctasy)- $3,000 bond

FRANKESLY CALDERON (22)

CHARGE: Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine)- $3,000 bond

OSWALDO SEPULVEDA (19)

CHARGE: Delivery Controlled Substance (.8 grams of esctasy)- $3,000 bond

A 16 year-old JUVENILE was arrested for Delivery Controlled Substance (.8 grams of esctasy) – JUVENILE was released to the custody of his parents- Identity will not be released.

(NOTE: INDIVIDUALS ARRESTED / SHOWN ABOVE ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW)

AN INVESTIGATION CONTINUES.

NO OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASE AT THIS TIME

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 04 May 2009 02:10 PM by jtovar

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