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LOCKDOWN DRILL AT TORNILLO ELEMENTARY
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September 8, 2021
El Paso, Texas - On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Deputies from the Peter J. Herrera Station along with school administration and security, participated in a lockdown drill at Tornillo Elementary.
The purpose of a school lockdown drill was to help familiarize the children and staff with responding to a potential emergency such as the presence of a school shooter. Deputies were at the school to help accustom students and teachers to a procedure that they will be able to follow quickly, effectively, and safely. The school staff, students, and deputies all had an enjoyable and learning experience participating in this very important drill.
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FENTANYL - ARREST
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September 8, 2021
El Paso, Texas - On September 7, 2021, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Deputies from the Peter J Herrera Patrol Station conducted a traffic stop at the 1300 block of North Darrington. Upon further investigation and a vehicle search, Deputies discovered 409 grams of pills, determined to be fentanyl along with four grams of crystal methamphetamine. Jose Perez Lorta, a 24 year old, was charged with Possession of Controlled substance PG1 >=4G<200G (methamphetamines) and Manufacture and Delivery Controlled Substance PG1B >400G (Fentanyl). Perez was subsequently booked into the El Paso County Jail under a total bond of $207,500 bond.
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WANTED SEX OFFENDER – GUADALUPE SALDANA JR.
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September 8, 2021
El Paso, Texas – On September 3, 2021, Guadalupe Saldana Jr. absconded from the El Paso Transitional Living Center located in Horizon, Texas. He was allowed to go to work but never returned to the facility and his whereabouts are now unknown.
He is now wanted on a parole violation warrant and an additional charge of Sex Offenders Duty to Register is forthcoming. His sex offense is for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, the victim being a 12 year old female and he is currently on parole for said offense.
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HIT AND RUN – STEEL MILL AND HIGHLAND – UPDATE:
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September 1, 2021
El Paso TX- On August 31, 2021, at approximately 1:30 hours pm, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Investigators conducted a follow up on the block of 18000 Joe Ojeda in Tornillo, Texas. The follow up was regarding a Hit and Run involving a pedestrian that occurred on August 29, 2021, at the block of 200 Steel Mill. During the follow up, Investigators located the vehicle involved in the crash and identified the driver as Javier Ochoa. He was booked into the El Paso County Jail on a $10,000.00 bond for Accident Involving Death along with several other outstanding warrants.
El Paso, TX – On August 29, 2021, at about 1:40 a.m., El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Deputies with the Peter J. Herrera Station were dispatched to the intersection of Steel Mill and Highland in Tornillo, Texas. Upon their arrival, they located 27-year-old Arturo Ramirez without any signs of life after being struck by a vehicle.
The vehicle that struck Mr. Ramirez fled the scene, leaving him on the roadway. Special Traffic Investigators are requesting the public’s assistance with this investigation. If you have any information, contact the Special Traffic Investigations at 915-546-2260, 915-546-2267 or dispatch at 915-546-2280.
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MOST WANTED CAPTURED – BENJAMIN SMITH
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El Paso, Texas – On September 1, 2021, at approximately 0745 hrs, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Deputies with Warrants & Fugitive Apprehension Unit were conducting an investigation at the 8900 block of Sampson Ct. in El Paso, TX in reference to a wanted subject.
Wanted felon Benjamin Smith had several active outstanding felony warrants and was recently featured in the El Paso Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted list. During surveillance, Deputies spotted Smith smoking in the backyard of the home. Deputies contacted Smith via cell phone and advised him to walk out and surrender. Smith denied being at the residence and provided false information on his whereabouts.
After further investigation, Deputies contacted a family member at the front entrance who confirmed Smith was located inside the home. Smith was then safely taken into custody and booked at the El Paso County Jail without incident.
