Family Violence Call

November 24, 2021

El Paso, Texas – On Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Deputies from the Peter J. Herrera Patrol Station met with a brave family in San Elizario to donate a well-deserved Thanksgiving dinner. The deputies of Shift D came across the Romero family during a Family Violence call on October 17th, 2021. Ms. Romero has eight (8) children. The family of nine was enjoying dinner when one of the family members was assaulted and eventually hospitalized. Ms. Romero and all of her eight children intervened and fended off the suspect until the deputies could arrive. The family was commended for their bravery and were all smiles as they received the Thanksgiving dinner. The Sheriff’s Office would also like to remind the public to please call 911 immediately when help is needed or if someone is in danger of being hurt.