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PHOTOS OF BDO GRADUATION / DETECTIVE PROMOTIONS 08-28-09

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DO Badge EL PASO, TX- On August 28, 2009, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Region VIII Training Academy hosted a Graduation / Promotion Ceremony at the Ysleta Independent School District (YISD) Cultural Arts Center “Theater” 9600 Sims Dr. El Paso, Texas 79912.

A total of 14 cadets of Class 09-2 graduated from the Region VIII Training Academy- Basic County Corrections Academy.

SO DETECTIVE The ceremony also included the promotion of Deputies Daniel Beltran & Kenneth Watt to the rank of Detectives.

PHOTOS OF CEREMONY PROVIDED BY THE EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

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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 31 August 2009 11:00 AM by jtovar
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MANHUNT MONDAY 08/31: FABIAN DELGADO

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MONDAY,  AUGUST 31, 2009 

  WANTED FUGITIVE:

FABIAN DELGADO

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(PHOTO OF FUGITIVE DELGADO- MOST RECENT PHOTO SHOWN LEFT TO RIGHT) 

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FUGITIVE INFORMATION:

NAME: DELGADO, FABIAN (26)

AKA’s: AGUIRRE, FABIAN

DOB: 05-19-83

HEIGHT: 5’8”

WEIGHT: 190 lbs.

HAIR: Black

EYES: Brown

BUILD: Medium

PLACE OF BIRTH: El Paso, Texas

TATTOOS:

Upper right / left arms – Tribal tattoos 

Chest- Tribal tattoo / “Genesis”

Back- “Joanna”

WANTED FOR:

MANUFACTURING / DELIVERY OF  CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE  (COCAINE) - $100,000 BOND

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The Manhunt is on for FABIAN DELGADO

DELGADO is wanted for the OFFENSE of:

MANUFACTURING / DELIVERY OF  CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE  (COCAINE) - $100,000 BOND

EL PASO, TX  JULY 2008-  On Thursday 07-10-08 FABIAN DELGADO was stopped at the 10500 Block of Alameda, El Paso County Texas by Sheriff’s Deputies on a traffic violation. As Deputies made contact with DELGADO, he began acting very nervous & was evasive of questions asked of him - refusing to make eye contact with Deputies. DELGADO was arrested for 5 outstanding traffic warrants. While Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a search of DELGADO’s vehicle, they found large amounts of drug paraphernalia (scales/baggies). Deputies also discovered 13 grams of cocaine hidden in a dashboard compartment. DELGADO was also charged and booked with POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.

DELGADO bonded out a short time later & has failed to appear in court on said charge, which the court has now issued the warrant mentioned. DELGADO disappeared never to be seen or heard from again- until recently where he was spotted in the Socorro, TX area.  

DELGADO knows he is wanted & continues to elude capture. DELGADO remains in the borderland hiding from authorities.

Crime Stopper logo Sheriff’s Officials are asking the Public if anyone has seen or knows the whereabouts of FABIAN DELGADO 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.

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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 30 August 2009 10:30 PM by jtovar
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CYCLIST STRUCK BY DWI DRIVER RESULTS IN 9th TRAFFIC FATALITY

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       3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938         Traffic                     

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, August 30, 2009 8:35 AM

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

EVENT:  MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT RESULTS IN FATALITY / VICTIM IDENTIFIED

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 15000 bock of N. Loop Fabens, TX

DATE / TIME:  Saturday ,  August 29, 2009 10:00 AM

RESULT:  VICTIM IDENTIFIED / ARREST MADE

EPCSO STI FABENS, TX– On Saturday 08-29-09 just before 10:00 AM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 15100 block of North Loop in reference to a fatal motor vehicle accident involving a cyclist. Deputies arrived on scene to find a 2001 Green Nissan Xterra pulled over on the side of the road (on the south side of North Loop) along with an unresponsive male victim lying on the dirt area off the roadway. Deputies observed the Nissan with front end damage to the passenger side & found the victims a bicycle with heavy damage in a drainage canal. Special traffic investigators were summoned to the scene. The cyclist died at the scene as a result of his injuries.

Preliminary Investigation by STI’s determined the 47 year-old deceased Victim was riding his bicycle on the improved shoulder area of the eastbound lane when a 2001 Green Nissan Xterra traveling in the same direction approached from behind. The 25 year-old female driver of the Xterra veered southbound off the roadway, violently striking the victim from the rear as he traveled on the shoulder. The impact was so severe, it caused the bicycle to be completely broken in half. The driver of the Xterra who remained on scene was discovered to be intoxicated and was taken into custody by Sheriff’s Deputies.

GUSTAVO VEGA

 

Next of Kin Notification was made a few hours later, the Victim was identified as GUSTAVO VEGA (47) of the 16000 block of Keno in Horizon City, TX.

(LEFT: Photo of victim Gustavo Vega provided by family members)

 

The driver of the Xterra was identified as ARACELI MARRUFO NAVA (25) of the 8300 block of Roseway El Paso, TX. It remains unclear where NAVA was heading to.

Further investigation revealed NAVA was “partying” throughout the night with friends where she had been drinking several alcoholic beverages with her last drink being around  6:00 AM.

NAVA was arrested & charged with INTOXICATED MANSLAUGHTER and remains at the El Paso County Detention Facility.

ARRESTED:

ARACELI MARRUFO NAVA (25)

ARACELI NAVA

INTOXICATED MANSLAUGHTER - $40,000 BOND

ALCOHOL WAS A SIGNIFICANT FACTOR C ONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT.

THIS MARKS THE 9TH FATAL ACCIDENT OUTSIDE EL PASO CITY LIMITS.

NO OTHER INFORMATION IS BEING RELEASED 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 30 August 2009 08:35 AM by jtovar
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BDO 09-2 GRADUATION / DETECTIVE PROMOTION CEREMONY – AUGUST 28, 2009 1:30 PM

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DO Badge FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2009- The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Region VIII Training Academy (BDO 09-2) will be hosting a Basic County Corrections CREATEGraduation & a Detective Promotion Ceremony today Friday, August 28, 2009 - 1:30 p.m. at Ysleta Independent School District (YISD) Cultural Arts Center “Theater” 9600 Sims Dr. El Paso, Texas 79912.

SO DETECTIVE

 PROMOTED TO DETECTIVE:

Deputy Daniel Beltran will be promoted to the rank of Detective. Detective Beltran will be assigned to the Internal Affairs Division.

Deputy Kenneth Watt will be promoted to the rank of Detective. Detective Watt will be assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division / Crimes Against Persons Section.

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The class name is "WOLF PACK"

On Tuesday 08-11-09, the Sheriff's Office Basic Detention Officer Class 09-2 took their TCLEOSE State Exam. All 14 cadets of Class 09-2 passed on the first attempt.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Basic Correction Officers Academy course consists of over 280 hours, it includes academics, skills testing (riot baton/formation training, defensive tactics), and physical fitness.

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100% PASSING RATE ON STATE EXAM

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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 28 August 2009 06:45 AM by jtovar
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DEPUTY SHERIFF RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL AWARDS DURING CONFERENCE IN INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

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metro1INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA- During August 18th-21st, 2009, EPIC and DIAP (Drug Interdiction Assistance Program) had their 19th Annual EPIC /DIAP Training Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Sheriff’s Office Deputy Manny Marquez received the EPIC Directors Award and the DIAP “WARHORSE AWARD” which is a nationally recognized award from the El Paso Intelligence Center and the National Drug Interdiction EPICand Prevention Organization.

epiclogoDeputy Marquez was awarded the EPIC Directors Award by the 70 plus certified Instructors from across the country who recognized Deputy Marquez for his outstanding Drug Interdiction instruction across the Country.

Deputy Marquez was also awarded the DIAP “WARHORSE AWARD” given for continued, sustained, and tireless “behind the scenes” efforts in successfully supporting passenger and commercial motor vehicle criminal interdiction activities across the country. Only one “WARHORSE AWARD” is given in the Nation and Deputy Marquez received the award this year.

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Posted 28 August 2009 06:30 AM by jtovar
COURTESY EPCSO: MUGSHOTS AS PER EPFD REQUEST

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Caption: MUGSHOTS COURTESY EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AS PER EL PASO FIRE DEPT. REQUEST.

For more information about these individuals, contact the EPFD PIO Lt. Mario Hernandez (915) 472-4212.

 

ARRESTED:

CHRISTIAN CHAVIRA (21)
CHRISTIAN CHAVIRA 		ANDRES ARELLANO (20)
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Posted 25 August 2009 07:35 PM by jtovar
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UPDATE: MISSING CHILDREN FOUND SAFE / AMBER ALERT CALLED OFF

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MISSING CHILDREN  HAVE BEEN FOUND – AMBER ALERT CANCELLED         

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Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar /  PUBLIC AFFAIRS  

Direct: (915) 538-2119
Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)
EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

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Release Date / Time: Tuesday,  August 25, 2009  12:25 AM

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

EVENT:  2 MISSING CHILDREN FOUND SAFE- AMBER ALERT CANCELLED

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: El Paso County, TX

DATE / TIME: Late Monday night,  August  24, 2009 9:00 PM

RESULT:  AMBER ALERT CANCELLED

UPDATE:

SO DETECTIVE EL PASO COUNTY, TX- Late Monday night 08-24-09 after 9:00 PM, the 2 missing Horizon children subjects of a local AMBER ALERT were located and found safe & unharmed. Sheriff’s Office Crimes Against Persons have since called off the AMBER ALERT & are continuing with the investigation.

Details on this case will not be disclosed until 11:00 AM Tuesday morning 08-25-09 where Sheriff’s Office Crimes Against Persons Detectives will be hosting a press conference at EPCSO Headquarters located at 3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, TX.

The press conference giving the details of the missing children will be held immediately following the 10:00 AM – 2009 El Paso area “Drink, Drive, Go to Jail” –"Toma, Maneja, Cárcel" Press Conference also to be held at Sheriff’s Office Headquarters.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW AMBER ALERT FROM EARLIER IN THE DAY

As of late Monday night the children were reunited with their family.

 EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS OF THE REUNION / MISSING CHILDREN  ANGEL RODARTE & NORMA GASPAR COURTESY EPCSO PUBLIC AFFAIRS

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BACKGROUND:

EP SHERIFFF patch color small2 EL PASO COUNTY, TX- Early Monday morning August 24th, 2009 at approximately 7:00 AM, Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the Horizon Police Dept. HQ at the intersection of Darrington & Horizon. Deputies arrived a short time later & met with the reporter / step mom who informed authorities that her step children ages 7 & 11 were missing from the home located in the 700 block of Platino El Paso County, TX. Apparently the children left the residence on foot.

Sheriff’s Officials conducted an extensive search of the area but were unable to find the children. Information received indicates the children were spotted a little after 6:00 am at a Valero service station located at 14432 Rudi Kuefner which intersects with Darrington.  Both children have not been seen since. It is unknown if the children entered a vehicle & left the area. Investigation continues.

A previous AMBER ALERT was issued for these same 2 children in February 2008. In that case, both children were located healthy & unharmed in Juarez, Mexico attempting to visit their mother. The children were reunited with their father a short time later. Child Protective Services CPS- did conduct an investigation after that incident but concluded there were no findings of wrong doing in the household. Reminder CPS cases are confidential so we cannot expand on their findings.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW NEWS RELEASE FROM FEBRUARY 2008 COURTESY EPCSO ARCHIVES

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 25 August 2009 12:25 AM by jtovar
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NO.7 MHM CAPTURE IN 30 DAYS DOES NOT GO DOWN WITHOUT A FIGHT

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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,   August  24, 2009  3:15 PM

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office – STRIKE TEAM

EVENT:  NO. 7 MHM CAPTURE IN 30 DAYS DOES NOT GO DOWN WITHOUT A FIGHT

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 1400 block of Lee Trevino El Paso County, TX

DATE / TIME: Sunday,  August 23, 2009 12:30 AM

RESULT:  FUGITIVE CAPTURED

shirts EL PASO COUNTY, TX– Early Sunday morning 08-23-09 at about 12:30 AM, Strike Team Deputies received information from an anonymous source as to the whereabouts of  WANTED FUGITIVE OSCAR REZA. Strike Team Deputies had been searching for the fugitive for several days. REZA is a well known con-artist who deceived several El Paso businesses & was on wanted various FRAUDULENT / FORGERY offenses (4 felonies / 6 misdemeanors) and was also previously featured on the August 3rd, 2009 edition of MANHUNT MONDAY.

The tip led Strike Deputies to a night club located in the 1400 block of Lee Trevino.  Deputies approached REZA outside the night club & attempted to take him into custody. REZA became combative in a desperate attempt to get away & put up a struggle resisting arrest. REZA was finally taken into custody & also charged with RESISTING ARREST.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW MANHUNT MONDAY FEATURE ON OSCAR REZA 08/03

REZA’s arrest marks the 7th MANHUNT MONDAY capture in just a month.

CAPTURED MANHUNT MONDAY FUGITIVE

OSCAR REZA (42)

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CHARGES:

  1. Forgery Financial Instrument-  $20,000 bond  Felony
  2. Theft Prop. >=$20<$50          $15,000 bond  Felony
  3. Theft Stolen Prop >=$5         $15,000 bond  Misdemeanor
  4. Theft over $20/under $200     $10,000 bond  Misdemeanor
  5. Theft Prop>=$500 < $1,500   $15,000 bond  Misdemeanor
  6. Forgery                                $ 5,000  bond  Misdemeanor
  7. Forgery                                $ 5,000   bond Misdemeanor
  8. Forgery                                $ 5,000 bond  Misdemeanor
  9. Theft o/$1,500                     $ 5,000   bond  Felony
  10. Theft o/$1,500 u/$20,000       $ 5,000  bond  Felony
  11. RESISTING ARREST         $2,000    bond Misdemeanor

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 24 August 2009 03:15 PM by jtovar
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AMBER ALERT 08/24: SEARCH CONTINUES FOR 2 MISSING CHILDREN

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AMBER ALERT ISSUED FOR 2 MISSING CHILDREN          

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Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar /  PUBLIC AFFAIRS  

Direct: (915) 538-2119
Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5370)
EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

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Release Date / Time: Monday,  August 24, 2009  2:30 PM

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

EVENT:  AMBER ALERT ISSUED FOR 2 MISSING CHILDREN

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: DARRINGTON / HORIZON BLVD. El Paso, TX

DATE / TIME: Early Monday Morning ,  August  24, 2009 6:00 AM- last seen by a concerned citizen 

RESULT:  AMBER ALERT ISSUED

SO DETECTIVE

EL PASO COUNTY, TX- Early Monday morning August 24th, 2009 at approximately 7:00 AM, Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the Horizon Police Dept. HQ at the intersection of Darrington & Horizon. Deputies arrived a short time later & met with the reporter / step mom who informed authorities that her step children ages 7 & 11 were missing from the home located in the 700 block of Platino El Paso County, TX. Apparently the children left the residence on foot.

Sheriff’s Officials conducted an extensive search of the area but were unable to find the children. Information received indicates the children were spotted a little after 6:00 am at a Valero service station located at 14432 Rudi Kuefner which intersects with Darrington.  Both children have not been seen since. It is unknown if the children entered a vehicle & left the area. Investigation continues.

A previous AMBER ALERT was issued for these same 2 children in February 2008. In that case, both children were located healthy & unharmed in Juarez, Mexico attempting to visit their mother. The children were reunited with their father a short time later. Child Protective Services CPS- did conduct an investigation after that incident but concluded there were no findings of wrong doing in the household. Reminder CPS cases are confidential so we cannot expand on their findings.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW NEWS RELEASE FROM FEBRUARY 2008 COURTESY EPCSO ARCHIVES

SHERIFF’S OFFICE CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS DETECTIVES HAVE ISSUED AN AMBER ALERT FOR BOTH MISSING CHILDREN IDENTIFIED AS:

MISSING CHILDREN

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Date of Birth - 08-12-98

Eye Color - Brown

Hair Color - Brown

Height - 5’ 5”

Weight – 130 lbs.

Identifying Marks - N/A

Build: Thin

May be wearing green Vans tennis shoes & a pink backpack- no information provided on clothing.

ANGEL RODARTE (7)

ANGEL RODARTE

DOB: 06-28-02

Eye Color - Brown

Hair Color - Brown

Height – 5’ 4”

Weight – 80 lbs.

Identifying Marks - N/A

Short cropped hair

May be wearing black Vans tennis shoes - no information provided on clothing.

Crime Stopper logo ANYONE WITH ANY INFORMATION ON THE WHEREABOUTS OF THESE CHILDREN OR HAS ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THIS CASE IS URGED TO PLEASE CALL THE EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AT (915) 546-2280 or 911 or CRIME STOPPERS OF EL PASO at (915) 566-TIPS (8477).

Posted 24 August 2009 02:30 PM by jtovar
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MANHUNT MONDAY 08/24: ALEX ROSS

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MONDAY,  AUGUST 24, 2009 

  WANTED FUGITIVE:

ALEX ROSS

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(PHOTO OF FUGITIVE ROSS- ONLY PHOTO OF ROSS FROM A PREVIOUS DRUG ARREST ) 

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FUGITIVE INFORMATION:

NAME: ROSS, ALEX (18)

AKA’s: ALBRATINA, ALEX

DOB: 12-02-91

HEIGHT: 6’1”

WEIGHT: 180 lbs.

HAIR: Black

EYES: Brown

BUILD: Medium

PLACE OF BIRTH: El Paso, Texas

WANTED FOR:

POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE  (COCAINE) - $10,000 BOND

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The Manhunt is on for ALEX ROSS

ROSS is wanted for the OFFENSE of:

POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE  (COCAINE) -  $10,000 BOND

EL PASO, TX  JULY 2009-  On Friday 07-31-09 at 3:15 AM, Sheriff’s Deputies drove into the parking of a service station in the 1100 block of Joe Battle when they observed a male and female arguing next to their vehicle. Upon making contact with the couple, Deputies noticed two other individuals sitting inside the vehicle where a strong smell of marijuana was emitting from the car. Deputies sought & obtained consent to search the vehicle from the car owner ALEX ROSS. Deputies discovered crack cocaine in the glove compartment of the vehicle & a small baggy of marijuana in the rear seats where the said couple was sitting prior to exiting the vehicle. All four persons were arrested for charges ranging from POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA, POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, & FAILURE TO IDENTIFY. All subjects were transported to the Montana Patrol Station for processing. During his time in custody, ROSS claimed to be feeling ill & was transported to the hospital which prevented him from being booked at the El Paso County Detention Facility.

Shortly after, Deputies worked up an arrest warrant for ROSS and have been unsuccessful locating him the past couple of weeks.

ROSS knows he is wanted & continues to elude capture. ROSS remains in the borderland hiding from authorities. ROSS shows a previous arrest for POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (COCAINE) just this past April 2009.

Crime Stopper logoSheriff’s Officials are asking the Public if anyone has seen or knows the whereabouts of ALEX ROSS 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.

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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.

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LABOR DAY 2009 DWI ENFORCEMENT BEGINS TODAY 08/21

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motorsThe El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in coordination with the Texas Department of Transportation Education & Enforcement (TXDOT) will be utilizing a GRANT for additional patrols this Labor Day Holiday season for DWI traffic enforcement. The purpose of this program is aimed at getting speeding & impaired drivers off the roadways. Extra Deputies will be out on the streets during the Labor Day Holiday period. The push is to deter drunk driving. The enforcement program begins today Friday, August 21st, 2009 and continues through the Labor Day Holiday weekend until Monday, September 7th, 2009. TXDOT

Statistics from the Texas Department of Transportation indicate Texas leads the nation when it comes to the number of traffic fatalities where the driver or motorcycle operator was legally drunk. Last year, Texas experienced an increase in the number of motor vehicle traffic fatalities. The 2008 death toll of 3,468 was an increase of 0.20% from the 3,461 deaths recorded in 2007. In 2008, there were 975 people killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes where a driver was under the influence of alcohol. This is 28.1% of the total number of people killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes.

Based on reportable crashes in 2008:

  • 1 person was killed every 2 hours 32 minutes
  • 1 person was injured every 2 minutes 10 seconds
  • 1 reportable crash

handcuffs Penalties for a first-time DWI offense include :

  • Up to $2,000 fine
  • 72 hours to 6 months in Jail
  • Driver’s license suspension for up to one year
  • $1,000 annual fee for 3 consecutive years to retain drivers license

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Deputies will be focusing on other law DWIenforcement issues:

  • Possession of Alcohol by a Minor
  • Purchase of Alcohol by a Minor
  • Attempt to Purchase Alcohol by a Minor
  • Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor
  • Misrepresentation of Age by a Minor 
  • Driving Under Influence of Alcohol by a Minor  
  • Sale to a Minor
  • Purchase of Alcohol for a Minor
  • Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor

Our Sheriff Deputies will patrol and arrest / ticket drivers who ignore traffic laws. We continue to enforce the zero tolerance on seat belt/child safety seat use and drinking and driving. We will also focus on aggressive driving, and those who fail to obey the speed limit.

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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 August 2009 09:35 AM by jtovar
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DWI HIT & RUN DRIVER LEADS DEPUTIES ON CHASE
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 3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938      EP 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

EPCSO.ORG

Release Date / Time: Thursday,  August 20, 2009 9:15 AM

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

EVENT:  HIT & RUN DWI DRIVER LEADS DEPUTIES ON CHASE

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 1300 MONTANA to 3500 YARBROUGH El Paso, TX

DATE / TIME: Wednesday,  August  19, 2009 9:37 PM 

RESULT:  HIT & RUN  ACCIDENT /  DRIVER ARRESTED

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arrestEL PASO COUNTY, TX– Late Wednesday night at about 9:37 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies were flagged down by several witnesses at the Diamond Shamrock Store located at 1302 Montana Ave. El Paso, TX in reference to information on a Reckless / DWI Driver. The suspect vehicle was described as a Silver Honda Prelude who witnesses reported had just struck a metal pole located next to the convenience store & fled the scene just moments before Deputies arrival.

Assisting Deputies spotted the suspect vehicle at the intersection of George Dieter and Montana Ave. where Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver refused to stop fleeing from authorities westbound on Montana Ave. at which time a pursuit ensued.

The driver led Deputies to the 3500 block of Yarbrough until he finally pulled over. Deputies immediately took the driver into custody without further incident. Deputies immediately smelled a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the driver. The Driver was arrested & charged with DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED & EVADING ARREST w/ VEHICLE. Emergency services were called in as a precaution to check on the driver due to the impact where his vehicle struck the metal pole. 

The driver of the vehicle was identified as JESUS DIAZ (48) of the 3000 block of Hector El Paso, TX. He remains incarcerated at the El Paso County Detention Facility.

THE CHASE WAS CAPTURED ON DASHCAM VIDEO WHICH HAS SINCE BEEN SUBMITTED AS EVIDENCE.

THERE WAS MINIMAL TRAFFIC & NO PEDESTRIANS ON OR NEAR ROADWAYS AT THE TIME OF THE PURSUIT.

ASIDE FROM THE SUSPECTS VEHICLE, THERE WAS NO OTHER DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY OR PERSONS. 

ARRESTED:

JESUS DIAZ (48)

DIAZ, JESUSCHARGES:

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED- $750 BOND

 EVADING ARREST w/ VEHICLE- $1,500 BOND

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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 20 August 2009 09:15 AM by jtovar
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SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO RECEIVE FUNDING FOR TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES

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EP SHERIFFF patch color small2 El Paso, Texas – On Wednesday August 19th, 2009 - U.S. Congressman Ciro D. Rodriguez (TX-23) joined El Paso County Sheriff Richard Wiles at a press conference announcing the funding for for technology upgrades, mobile data systems and visual intelligence tools in the 23rd Congressional District which include El Paso County law enforcement initiatives. The press conference was held at the Sheriff’s Office Jail Annex located at 12501 Montana El Paso, TX.

“As a border county and home to one of the fastest growing cities in Texas, El Paso County is at the forefront of the battle against violence and unlawful activity, this funding request is a giant stride toward equipping local law enforcement agencies with the tools they need to protect the community and secure our borders. "By helping to fund new technology, I am proud to support those who put their lives on the line to protect and serve." .”- U.S. Congressman Ciro Rodriguez (TX-23)

Rodriguez represents the 23rd Congressional District, which includes all or part of 20 Texas counties from San Antonio to El Paso. The district also includes 785 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border and 7 border crossings and ports of entry.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office will receive $250,000 to upgrade equipment and technology infrastructure to combat increased crime on the U.S.-Mexico border. The upgrades include forensic system equipment, fingerprint workstations and personal protection gear for officers.

PHOTOS OF PRESS CONFERENCE PROVIDED BY EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 

Posted 19 August 2009 10:00 AM by jtovar
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FATAL MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT MARKS 8TH TRAFFIC DEATH OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS

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       3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, Texas 79938        Traffic                    

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, August 19, 2009  3:00 AM

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

EVENT:  MOTORCYCLE  ACCIDENT RESULTS IN FATALITY / VICTIM IDENTIFIED

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: Transmountain Rd. reference point 20 El Paso County, TX

DATE / TIME:  Tuesday night,  August 18, 2009  7:47 PM 

RESULT:  VICTIM IDENTIFIED

EPCSO STI EL PASO COUNTY, TX– Tuesday night, 08-18-2009 at about 7:47 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to Transmountain RD. (TMR) reference point 20 in reference to a serious motorcycle accident. Deputies along with First Responders / EMT Medics arrived on scene to find the Operator / Victim(sole occupant) of the motorcycle lying on the with serious injuries. Deputies also located the motorcycle nearby with heavy damage nearby. Special Traffic Investigators (STI) were summoned to the scene.

Preliminary Investigation by STI’s determined the operator of the black 2007 Harley Davidson Street Glide was traveling east on Transmountain Rd at reference point 20 at a high rate of speed on the left lane. The operator failed to negotiate the right curve of the highway at that location and traveled from the left lane, through the left shoulder, and onto the unprotected median. The operator violently struck a sign located on the median with the right side of the motorcycle suffering serious injury at the point of impact. The operator and the motorcycle skidded from the point of  impact through the westbound lanes of Transmountain Rd to their resting points (approximately 203 feet).  The operator suffered other critical injuries and was transported to William Beaumont Medical Center.  The operator / victim was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

THE VICTIM HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS WILLIAM MICHAEL O’LEARY (51) OF VINTON, TX.

IT APPEARS THAT SPEED & STRONG WINDS ARE FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT.

THIS ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING PENDING AUTOPSY & TOXICOLOGY RESULTS.

THIS MARKS THE 8TH FATAL ACCIDENT OUTSIDE EL PASO CITY LIMITS.

NO OTHER INFORMATION IS BEING 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 19 August 2009 03:00 AM by jtovar
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2 MANHUNT MONDAY FUGITIVES CAPTURED MINUTES APART (6 CAPTURES IN 25 DAYS)

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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,   August  18, 2009  9:35 AM

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office – SPEC OPS / PATROL DIVISION

EVENT:  2 MHM WANTED FUGITIVES CAPTURED  BY SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: El Paso County, TX

DATE / TIME: MONDAY,  August 17, 2009 between 5pm-6pm

RESULT:  FUGITIVES CAPTURED

NewBCI EL PASO COUNTY, TX– Late Monday afternoon, 08-17-09 just after 5:00 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies assigned to the Special Operation Division received an anonymous tip on the whereabouts of a WANTED FUGITIVE VICENTE RIVAS who was just featured as this week’s MANHUNT MONDAY’s FUGITIVE AT LARGE.

The tip led Deputies to a residence in the 3000 block of Saul Kleinfeld in east El Paso, TX where fugitive VICENTE RIVAS (23) was said to be. RIVAS was located & taken into custody without incident.

VICENTE RIVAS (23) was wanted for various offenses which included; UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A WEAPON (HANDGUN)- $40,000 BOND & POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (COCAINE) >4g <200g- $40,000 BOND

CLICK HERE TO VIEW MANHUNT MONDAY FEATURE ON VICENTE RIVAS 08/17

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El Paso County, TX- As Deputies on the eastside of town were taking VICENTE RIVAS into custody, Deputies received another anonymous tip on the whereabouts of a WANTED FUGITIVE previously featured on MANHUNT MONDAY.

The tip led Deputies to the Adult Probation Office located at 800 E. Overland where information received indicated at-large fugitive EDGAR SEALEY (33) was due to report to his probation officer. Deputies waited & took SEALEY into custody without incident once he showed. SEALEY was featured on August 10th’s edition of MANHUNT MONDAY.

EDGAR SEALEY (33) was wanted for the offense of CRIMINAL NON-SUPPORT **NO BOND**. SEALEY was arrested on the heels of “OPERATION DEAD BEAT” in which several individuals were arrested for various amounts of unpaid child support.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW MANHUNT MONDAY FEATURE ON EDGAR SEALEY 08/10

Both arrests marked the 5th & 6th MANHUNT MONDAY captures in just the last 25 days.

CAPTURED MANHUNT MONDAY FUGITIVES

VICENTE RIVAS (23)
RIVAS, VICENTE 		EDGAR SEALEY (33)
SEALEY, EDGAR

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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 18 August 2009 09:35 AM by jtovar
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