MANHUNT MONDAY 02/08: ERIC DOMINGUEZ
MANHUNT MONDAY 

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 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Wanted

ERIC ISAAC DOMINGUEZ

DOMINGUEZ, ERIC- REMAINS AT LARGEERIC ISAAC DOMINGUEZERIC ISAAC DOMINGUEZERIC ISAAC DOMINGUEZ

(PHOTOS ABOVE OF  FUGITIVE DOMINGUEZ)

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FUGITIVE INFORMATION:

NAME: DOMINGUEZ, ERIC ISAAC (20)

DOB: 08-05-89

HEIGHT: 5’7”

WEIGHT: 180 lbs.

HAIR: Brown

EYES: Brown 

BUILD: Medium

COMPLEXION: Medium

PLACE OF BIRTH: Juarez, Mexico

TATTOOS: Left Wrist-IRMA

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WANTED FOR:

ENGAGING IN ORGANIZED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY- $12,000 BOND

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The Manhunt continues for ERIC ISAAC DOMINGUEZ.

DOMINGUEZ is wanted for the OFFENSE of:

ENGAGING IN ORGANIZED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY- $12,000 BOND

EP SHERIFFF patch color small2 EL PASO COUNTY, TX This week’s MANHUNT MONDAY Most Wanted Fugitive is an individual wanted for an Aggravated Assault which took place on December 30, 2009. He has been identified as ERIC ISAAC DOMINGUEZ(20) of Canutillo, TX.

On 12-30-2009 at 11:40 PM Deputies were dispatched to the area of La Mesa and Fourth Street Canutillo in El Paso County, TX reference to a fight in progress. Deputies arrived moments later and met with a Hispanic male who told authorities he had just been assaulted by 3 of his friends who struck him on the head with a rock & assaulted him with a tire iron. The Victim told Deputies he tried to get into his vehicle & leave but the subjects shattered the windows to his vehicle using large rocks. The Victim stated that the subjects told him he was “jumped” because he was too old to hang out with them. Deputies arrested only 1 of the 3 assailants that night. He was identified as SERGIO GONZALEZ (19) of the 100 block of Brooks Canutillo, TX.

Charges were filed against the other 2 assailants a short time later. They were identified as ERIC ISAAC DOMINGUEZ (20) of the 6000 block of 3rd St Canutillo, TX & FERNANDO LOPEZ (19) of the 7000 block of Fourth St Canutillo, TX 79835.

Early this past Saturday morning 02-06-10 at 2:00 AM, Sheriff’s Deputies arrested FERNANDO LOPEZ at his home without incident. ERIC DOMINGUEZ now remains the lone wanted subject eluding capture. All subjects are confirmed “Canuto Gang Members”.

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SERGIO GONZALEZ (19)
GONZALEZ, SERGIO - ARRESTED 12-30-09
CHARGE:
ENGAGING IN ORGANIZED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY- $10,000 BOND
FERNANDO LOPEZ (19)
LOPEZ, FERNANDO - ARRESTED 02-06-10
CHARGE:
ENGAGING IN ORGANIZED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY- $12,000 BOND

Authorities have been hot on the trail of DOMINGUEZ who is believed to remain in the Borderland hiding with friends & relatives.

Crime Stopper logo Sheriff’s Investigators are asking the public - if anyone has seen or has any information on the whereabouts of ERIC ISAAC DOMINGUEZ to please contact the Sheriff’s Office (915) 546-2280 or 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.

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.

SPECIAL TRAFFIC INVESTIGATORS WORK 2 SERIOUS ACCIDENTS ON SATURDAY 02/06
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Contact: Deputy Jesse TovarPUBLIC AFFAIRS  

Direct: (915) 538-2119

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

EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Website: EPCSO.ORG

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Release Date / Time:  Sunday, February  7, 2010  10:50 AM

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office  (UPPER VALLEY - LOWER VALLEY PATROL / STI’s)

EVENT: SERIOUS ACCIDENTS IN EL PASO COUNTY, TX

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: EL PASO COUNTY, TX

DATE / TIME: Saturday, February 6, 2010 1:00 PM / 8:00 PM

RESULT:  Investigations Continue

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PATROL UNITUPPER VALLEY-  Saturday afternoon 02-06-10 just before 1:00 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of Danny Boy in reference to an Motor vehicle accident involving an ATV & a truck. Sheriff’s Deputies arrived moments later to find a 33 year-old male (driver of ATV) with serious injuries (broken right leg). After further investigation, Deputies discovered that a 5 year-old boy was a passenger on the ATV. Due to the seriousness of the accident, Special Traffic Investigators (STI) were summoned to the scene.

Preliminary investigation by STI’s revealed that the ATV operated by the 33 year-old male who had his 5 year-old nephew riding with him was traveling westbound on Danny Boy as a Green 1995 Ford F100 pickup, driven by a (67) year-old male (who will not be identified) was traveling east on Danny Boy. As the pick-up truck made a left turn into a residence, the ATV impacted into the right rear quarter panel of the pickup.

The ATV operator who was identified as GILBERT TELLES (33) suffered a fractured right femur & his 5 year-old nephew (who will not be identified due to his age) sustained bruises & abrasions to his face as result from the crash (non-life threatening injuries).  Speed was not a factor contributing to the crash.  Both ATV occupants were not wearing safety helmets. Both were transported to University Medical Center for further medical evaluation/treatment. TELLES was at fault for the accident & received multiple citations. The driver of the pick-up truck was not injured.

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EPCSO STI EAST EL PASO COUNTY, TX-  Late Saturday 02-06-10 just after 8:00 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to Loop 375 North Mile Post 35 in reference to a vehicle roll over. Deputies arrived moments later & observed a black Pontiac GTO on the fence line with the engine compartment on fire. Deputies quickly exited their units and observed a male subject walking around the wreckage. Deputies made contact with the male subject who told authorities he could not locate his friend (driver). Deputies checked the immediate area and found the driver completely pinned underneath the front portion of the vehicle. The driver was unconscious but breathing very heavily. Sheriff’s Deputies put out the fire in the engine compartment with their fire extinguishers preventing the fire from burning the driver. The El Paso Fire Department arrived shortly after & with their equipment, were able to lift the vehicle and remove the driver from under the wreckage. Special Traffic Investigators (STI) were summoned to the scene.

Preliminary Investigation by STI’s revealed that at approximately 8:00 PM, the Black 2005 Pontiac GTO driven by CHRISTOPHER BUTLER (unknown address or DOB) was traveling northbound on Loop 375 at mile marker 35. The vehicle was being driven at a high rate of speed when BUTLER lost control and struck a metal guard rail, causing the vehicle to become airborne. As the vehicle became airborne, BUTLER was ejected, causing him to land on the dirt embankment that is east of the roadway. The vehicle then landed on him pinning him underneath the vehicle. The front passenger was identified as KENNETH MACWILLIAMS (23) of the 600 block of Luna Azul St. Chaparral NM. Both occupants were transported to University Medical Center, BUTLER for life threatening injuries and MACWILLIAMS for non-life threatening injuries.

DPS Troopers & Sheriff’s Deputies shutdown Loop 375 for several hours from Montana to Spur 601 (Northbound traffic).

STI’s CONTINUE WITH THE INVESTIGATION

AT THIS TIME, IT APPEARS AS IF SPEED IS A SIGNIFICANT FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT.

IT IS UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME IF ALCOHOL PLAYED A PART IN THIS ACCIDENT

AN ATTEMPT TO UPDATE THIS CASE WILL BE MADE IN THE NEXT FEW HOURS.

NO OTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE 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.

MAN ARRESTED AFTER LEADING DEPUTY ON FOOT CHASE

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NEWS RELEASE  

Contact: Deputy Jesse TovarPUBLIC AFFAIRS  

Direct: (915) 538-2119

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

EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Website: EPCSO.ORG

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Release Date / Time:  Sunday, February  7, 2010  9:55 AM

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

EVENT:  MAN ARRESTED AFTER LEADING DEPUTY ON FOOT CHASE

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE:  14801 MONTANA El Paso County, TX

DATE / TIME:  February  6, 2010 12:50 AM 

RESULT:  ARREST MADE

copandrobber EAST EL PASO COUNTY, TX-  Early Saturday morning 02-06-2010 at approximately 12:50 AM, a Sheriff’s Deputy was conducting a vehicle check at in a parking lot located at 14801 Gateway West. The Deputy observed that the occupants in the vehicle were consuming alcohol. The Deputy made contact with the occupants & ran wanted persons check on them through Sheriffs Dispatch. The front passenger suddenly opened the door & ran north through the desert lot. The Sheriff’s Deputy gave chase & soon lost sight of the subject in the darkness of the desert. The Deputy found foot impressions & began tracking them to a nearby pond where the subject was lying on the ground in some high weeds. The subject who as taken into custody. He was identified as CESAR MIRELES (25) of the 9000 block of Mt. Delano El Paso, TX.  Sheriffs Office Dispatch later advised that MIRELES was wanted on 2 outstanding criminal warrants for ASSAULT CAUSING BODILY INJURY / FAMILY VIOLENCE. MIRELES was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility on those warrants & additional charges of RESISTING ARREST & EVADING ARREST / DETENTION.

ARRESTED:

CESAR MIRELES (25) 
CESAR MIRELES(25)

CHARGES:

2 COUNTS- ASSAULT CAUSING BODILY INJURY / FAMILY VIOLENCES (WARRANTS)- $30,000 BOND 

RESISTING ARREST - $500 BOND 

EVADING ARREST / DETENTION- $2,500 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.

2 CALIFORNIA MEN CAUGHT WITH OVER 300 LBS OF MARIJUANA DURING TRAFFIC STOP

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NEWS RELEASE  

Contact: Deputy Jesse TovarPUBLIC AFFAIRS  

Direct: (915) 538-2119

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

EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Website: EPCSO.ORG

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Release Date / Time:  Sunday, February  7, 2010  9:20 AM

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office 

EVENT: 2 CALIFORNIA MEN BUSTED WITH DRUGS DURING TRAFFIC STOP

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE:  I-10 EAST MM 57 EL Paso County, TX

DATE / TIME:  February 3, 2010 4:30 PM 

RESULT:  ARRESTS MADE  / DELAYED POSTING DUE TO ONGOING INVESTIGATION

arrest EAST EL PASO COUNTY, TX-  Earlier last week on 02-03-10 at about 4:30 PM Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a tractor-trailer combination on Interstate 10 East milepost 57 (moving violation). After meeting with the two occupants, the Deputy discovered inconsistencies in statements. A subsequent search of the trailer revealed (333) lbs of marijuana hidden among the citrus fruit load. Both occupants were identified as FAUSTINO MARTINEZ-GARCIA (39) of Fresno, California & CRISPIN MIRANDA MARTINEZ (41) also of Fresno, California. Both were charged and arrested for Possession of Marijuana o/50-u/2000 lbs & booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility. The tractor-trailer was later released to a company representative.

No further information will be released at this time as the investigation continues…………….

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ARRESTED:

FAUSTINO MARTINEZ-GARCA (39)
FAUSTINO MARTINEZ-GARCA (39)

CHARGE:

POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA >50lbs. <2,000lbs.- $40,000 BOND 

CRISPIN MIRANDA MARTINEZ(41)
CRISPIN MIRANDA MARTINEZ(41)  

CHARGE:

POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA >50lbs. <2,000lbs.- $60,000 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.

MAN BUSTED WITH DRUGS DURING TRAFFIC STOP

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NEWS RELEASE  

Contact: Deputy Jesse TovarPUBLIC AFFAIRS  

Direct: (915) 538-2119

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

EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Website: EPCSO.ORG

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Release Date / Time: Sunday, February  7, 2010  7:30 AM

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office 

EVENT: MAN BUSTED WITH DRUGS DURING TRAFFIC STOP

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE:  2300 Block of Joe Battle El Paso County, TX

DATE / TIME:  February 4, 2010 2:00 PM 

RESULT:  ARREST MADE  / DELAYED POSTING DUE TO ONGOING INVESTIGATION

ArrestedEAST EL PASO, TX-  On 02-04-10 at about 2:00 PM, an El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Blue Ford Focus in the 2300 block of Joe Battle (moving violation). After making contact with the male driver, the Deputy noticed that he was uneasy and nervous. As the deputy was talking to the driver he detected a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. A K-9 search of the exterior of the vehicle resulted in a positive alert for narcotics. A thorough search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of (310) lbs of marijuana in the trunk. The driver of the Ford was arrested and booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility. He was identified as RAUL ROBLES of Juarez, Mexico.

ARRESTED:

RAUL ROBLES (24)

RAUL ROBLES (24)

CHARGE:

POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA >50lbs. <2,000lbs.- $60,000 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.

DETECTIVES ARREST SUSPECT IN AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING CASE

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NEWS RELEASE  

Contact: Deputy Jesse TovarPUBLIC AFFAIRS  

Direct: (915) 538-2119

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

EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Website: EPCSO.ORG

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Release Date / Time:  Friday, February 5, 2010  2:30 PM

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office  (LOWER VALLEY PATROL- CRIMES AGANIST PERSONS -CID )

EVENT:  DETECTIVES ARREST SUSPECT IN AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING CASE

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE:  100 block of Citadel El Paso County, TX

DATE / TIME:  January  24, 2010 9:50 AM / February 5, 2010 9:45 AM 

RESULT:  ARREST MADE

SO DETECTIVESPARKS-  Early last week on Sunday 01-24-10 at 9:50 AM,  El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of Citadel in El Paso County TX in reference to information on an assault. Deputies arrived minutes later & met a woman / Victim (25) who told authorities she had been kidnapped & assaulted by her ex-boyfriend a few days earlier. The 25 year-old Victim told Deputies that her ex-boyfriend / Suspect arrived to her home & began assaulting her grabbing by the hair and dragging her across the property. The Victim then stated the Suspect slapped & punched her in the face multiple times & even went on to pick her up then dropping her on large rock causing her to hit her head. While on the ground, the Suspect proceeded to kicked the Victim four times to her stomach area as she was trying to get up. The Suspect then grabbed the Victim by her hair - dragging her & forcing her inside his vehicle eventually driving off. The Victim stated that while driving in his vehicle, her ex-boyfriend / Suspect continued to assault her causing her nose to bleed & telling her; "that he was not going to let her have anybody and that he would do anything of his power to keep her from having anybody, even if it meant taking her to Juarez and keep her there."  

The Victim stated that after holding her for several hours against her will, the ex-boyfriend / Suspect finally released her. Fearing for her life, she had not yet contacted authorities to report the incident. While talking to Deputies, the Victim stated that she did not want to file charges & wanted to leave El Paso, TX out of fear that the Suspect would continue to look for her. The ex-boyfriend / Suspect was identified as ALEJANDRO GUTIERREZ (27) of the 400 block of Lisbon El Paso, TX.

Since the Victim declined to file charges & due to the threat of further family violence to include date violence, Sheriff’s Office Investigator’s proceeded ahead & filed charges against GUTIERREZ on behalf of the State of Texas for the offense of AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING.

After several days of looking for GUTIERREZ, Sheriff’s Officials apprehended him early this morning 02-05-10 at 9:45 AM as he returned home from being on the run. GUTIERREZ was booked and remains at the El Paso County Detention Facility.

The Victim will not be identified at this time.

INVESTIGATION CONTINUES.

ARRESTED:

ALEJANDRO GUTIERREZ (27)

ALEJANDRO GUTIERREZ (27)

CHARGE:

AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING- $30,000 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.

MAN ARRESTED AFTER FLEEING FROM SERIOUS ACCIDENT IN SAN ELIZARIO, TX
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NEWS RELEASE  

Contact: Deputy Jesse TovarPUBLIC AFFAIRS  

Direct: (915) 538-2119

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

EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Website: EPCSO.ORG

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Release Date / Time:  Friday, February  5, 2010  11:25 AM

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office  (LOWER VALLEY PATROL / STI’s)

EVENT: SERIOUS ACCIDENT IN SAN ELIZARIO, TX

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 500 block of Borrego San Elizario, TX

DATE / TIME: Friday, February 5, 2010 1:28 AM

RESULT:  ARREST MADE / Investigation Continues

Traffic SAN ELIZARIO, TX-  Early Friday morning 02-05-10 at 1:28 AM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 500 block of Borrego, San Elizario, TX in reference to a single Motor Vehicle Accident (rollover) with serious injuries. Responding Deputies arrived on scene moments later & observed a white pick-up truck with heavy damage all around. Deputies also saw a male subject fleeing from the accident site running towards nearby residences. A Sheriff’s Deputy gave chase on foot but lost sight of the fleeing subject in the dark neighborhood. The Deputy thru dispatch operators put out a description of the subject to responding units.

Assisting Deputies located a second male occupant trapped inside the wreckage (white 1998 Dodge pick-up truck) with serious injuries. The San Elizario Volunteer Fire Department along with Life Ambulance arrived on the scene & began tending to the subject. Fire Officials had to use the jaws of life to extract the 22 year-old male occupant from the wreckage. He was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. His identity will not be released at this time. Special Traffic Investigators were summoned to the scene due to the seriousness of the accident.

Deputies continued a neighborhood search for the subject who initially fled from authorities. Deputies located that subject hiding in a property across the street from the accident site. He was identified as JOSE MANUEL MENDEZ (27) of the 11000 block of Flor Del Rio San Elizario, TX. MENDEZ who sustained a large laceration to the left portion of his face was arrested & charged with EVADING ARREST / DETENTION.

At this time, Special Traffic Investigator’s are continuing with the investigation. It has been determined that MENDEZ was also an occupant of the vehicle but it remains unclear who was driving at the time of the accident or if there were other occupants in the truck who managed to flee prior to Deputies arrival.

Preliminary information indicates the 1998 Dodge pick-up truck was being driven at high speeds traveling northbound on Borrego when the driver lost control & slammed into  a wall causing the truck to roll-over once.    

STI’s HAVE BEEN WORKING OVERNIGHT / MORNING CONTINUING WITH THE INVESTIGATION

AT THIS TIME, IT APPEARS AS IF SPEED & ALCOHOL ARE FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT.

AN ATTEMPT TO UPDATE THIS CASE WILL BE MADE IN THE NEXT FEW HOURS.

NO OTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

ARRESTED:

JOSE MANUEL MENDEZ (27)

Remains at a local hospital under the watch of EPCSO Detention Officers

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CHARGE: EVADING ARREST / DETENTION: $2,500 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.

2ND WAVE OF “OPERATION FLOOD” NETS MORE ARRESTS

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Contact: Deputy Jesse TovarPUBLIC AFFAIRS  

Direct: (915) 538-2119

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

EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

Website: EPCSO.ORG

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Release Date / Time:  Wednesday, February 3, 2010  3:20 PM

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

EVENT:  2ND WAVE OF OPERTAION FLOOD NETS MORE ARRESTS

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE:  El Paso County, TX

DATE / TIME:  January  27-30, 2010 

RESULT:  ARRESTS MADE

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shirts EL PASO COUNTY, TX- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office conducted the 2nd wave of Operation Flood last week. The operation was spearheaded by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Strike Team, but was in conjunction with Deputies from the following Bureaus of the Office, Criminal Investigations, Patrol, Support Services and Special Operations. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office also partnered with the Office of the Constable (Precinct 4) for this operation.

Click Here to view results from the 1st wave of “OPERATION FLOOD

The operation was a surge effort in which an area of El Paso County was selected and saturated with a Police presence to deter and suppress criminal activity. The San Elizario & Clint communities were selected for the 2nd wave of enforcement. The operation brought increased patrols by marked units to both residential and commercial areas. Traffic and radar enforcement were also keys components of the operation. Undercover Deputies conducted surveillance in areas known for criminal activity.

As a direct result of the operation:

286 calls were handled by Operation Flood Units

167 traffic citations were issued

19 warnings were issued for non hazardous traffic violations

13 people were arrested for various offenses.

In all, each day the operation was conducted there were a minimum of 20 additional units working within the affected area.

Dates and times of the operation will not be released as several investigations commenced during the operation are still ongoing. The operation will have follow up waves of enforcement throughout El Paso County. Dates of future operations will also not be revealed for operational reasons.

ARRESTED:

Juan Flores (20)
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FAILURE TO APPEAR
$620 FINE
Maria Del Carmen Torres
(45)
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 2 TRAFFIC WARRANTS - $415.00 BOND

Frankie Helms (31)
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ASSAULT- $1,000 BOND
INTERFERENCE - W/ EMERGENCY 911 CALL
- $1,000 BOND
CRIMINAL MISHIEF-
$500 BOND
Luis Calderon (24)
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ASSAULT-$20,000 BOND
INTERFERENCE - W/ EMERGENCY 911 CALL
- $20,000 BOND
Jonathan Segovia (19)
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FAILURE TO ATTEND SCHOOL-$1,400 BOND

 8 TRAFFIC WARRANTS - $2,330.30 BOND

Omar Cardona Garcia (34)
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POSSESSION OF COCAINE-
$7,500 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.

JUDGE COBOS WRITES LETTER TO SHERIFF WILES / SHERIFF’S OFFICE RESPONDS

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EL PASO COUNTY, TX-  On Tuesday , February 2, 2010- Sheriff Richard Wiles received a letter from County Judge Anthony Cobos in reference to the complaint filed by him against County Commissioner Veronica Escobar. Below are both documents; the Letter from Judge Cobos to Sheriff Wiles & the Sheriff’s response thru his Executive Administrative Officer – William J. Ellis.

LETTER FROM JUDGE COBOS TO SHERIFF RICHARD WILES:

COBOS LETTER TO SHERIFF

  SHERIFF WILES’ RESPONSE  TO JUDGE COBOS THROUGH HIS EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER – William J. Ellis

ELLIS REPLY TO COBOS

EARLY MORNING SWAT INCIDENT ENDS PEACEFULLY / MAN ARRESTED

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Contact: Deputy Jesse TovarPUBLIC AFFAIRS  

Direct: (915) 538-2119

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

EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

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Release Date / Time:  Tuesday, February 2, 2010  12:50 PM

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office  (LOWER VALLEY PATROL / SO SWAT / CRISIS NEGOTIATORS)

EVENT:  EARLY MORNING  SWAT INCIDENT ENDS PEACEFULLY / MAN ARRESTED

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE:  2100 block of Iron Horse Fabens, TX

DATE / TIME: February 2, 2010 5:50 AM

RESULT:  ARREST MADE - ONGOING INVESTIGATION  

SWAT LOGO BLK EL PASO COUNTY, TX-  Early this morning February 2, 2010 at about 5:50 AM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 2100 block of Iron Horse in Fabens, TX in reference a family violence assault in progress. Deputies arrived and met with a female / Victim outside of the home as they approached the residence. The female was hysterically crying telling Deputies she had just been assaulted by her husband/ Offender.  The Victim claimed her husband had assaulted her & even pointed a shotgun at her threatening to kill her. The Victim was able to escape & run out to the front yard as she called 911. The Husband followed the Victim outside as she ran to approaching Sheriff’s Office patrol units. The Husband went back inside the home where 5 children were said to be inside the residence. The Victim told authorities her husband had several weapons inside the home.

Responding Deputies established a perimeter around the home & cntLogobegan attempting to  make contact with the husband who was identified as CHRISTOPHER MARTINEZ (28). After unsuccessful attempts to make contact – EPCSO Crisis Negotiators & SO SWAT were summoned to the scene.  Crisis Negotiators via a local media affiliate established contact with MARTINEZ & began talking to him. Shortly after speaking with Crisis Negotiators, the 5 children inside the home were released to SWAT Officers. MARTINEZ eventually surrendered to SO SWAT without incident. A protective sweep of the home was conducted by on scene Deputies and several weapons were recovered.

MARTINEZ was taken into custody & charges are pending at this time. The children were unharmed & reunited with family members. MARTINEZ is facing AGGRAVATED ASSAULT w/ DEADLY WEAPON Charges.

THE IDENTITIES OF THE CHILDREN WILL NOT BE RELEASED AT THIS TIME AS DEPUTIES CONTINUE WITH THE INVESTIGATION.

AN ATTEMPT TO UPDATE THIS CASE WILL BE MADE IN THE UPCOMING HOURS.

NO OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

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CHARGES ARE PENDING

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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.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO ANNOUNCE NEW BIOMETRIC TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM – PRESS CONFERENCE FEB. 02, 2010

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El Paso County Sheriff Richard Wiles to announce Acceptance of the First Grant Award in the Nation by the National Sheriffs’ Association’s Federally Funded Program to Implement Innovative Biometric Technology System to Protect Children and Seniors and Better Identify, Register and Track Inmates and Convicted Sex Offenders

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office 

EVENT:  Grant Award Announcement and Demonstration of Iris Biometric Technology to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office - first award in the Nation

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE:  Sheriff’s Office REGION VIII Training Academy- 12501 Montana El Paso County, TX 79938

DATE / TIME:  February 2 , 2010 1:00 PM

RESULT:  The commencement of a program to improve safety  of children & senior citizens in El Paso County, TX 

EP SHERIFFF patch color small2 EL PASO, TX On Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 1:00 PM,  El Paso County Sheriff Richard Wiles will host a press conference announcing the first grant of it’s kind awarded to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. The federally funded iris biometric grant from the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) to protect children & senior citizens is the 1st in the Nation. The system enables law enforcement agencies to enroll, identify and locate missing children and adults through the use of iris recognition biometric technology. The system will also enable the El Paso County Sheriff's Office to better identify, register and track inmates and convicted sex offenders.

The grant provides, at no cost to the taxpayers of El Paso County, an iris biometric system that is part of a nationwide network and registry that uses iris recognition biometric technology to confirm a person’s identity. The grant includes The Child Projectä, Senior Safety Netä, Inmate Recognition and Identification System (I.R.I.S.ä) and Sex Offender Registry and Identification System (SORISä) systems. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office can use the technology to enroll and compare the unique features contained in the human iris against a database of individuals who have been previously enrolled throughout the country to positively determine identity in seconds.

The Press conference will be held at (click below for map & directions)

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 SheriffRichardWiles_268BA7C1I am honored and pleased to announce this grant award and the implementation and availability of this innovative technology for the citizens of El Paso County and the State of Texas. I am particularly pleased that the El Paso County Sheriff's Office has been chosen by the National Sheriffs’ Association to be one of the first grant recipients in the nation of this innovative technology. As sworn law enforcement officers, we do everything we can each day to protect the citizens of our communities – particularly those most vulnerable like our children and seniors. We constantly strive to embrace new and proven techniques and technologies to improve public safety. Iris biometric technology and The Child Projectä are excellent examples of this innovation. With this grant we will be able to expand our capabilities at no cost to the taxpayers of El Paso County.” – Sheriff Richard Wiles

Peter Y. Flynn, Retired Sheriff of Plymouth County, Massachusetts and co-founder of The Child Project™Patricia Lawton, Senior Development Officer of BI2 Technologies & The Child Project™ will also be on hand at the press conference. 

Peter Y. Flynn, retired Sheriff of Plymouth County, Massachusetts and a co-founder of The Child Projectä and BI2 Technologies said, “We are honored that Sheriff Wiles has taken such a leadership role in this national effort. This federally funded grant is a direct result of the hard work and commitment of Sheriff Aaron Kennard and the National Sheriffs’ Association. As a former Sheriff, I know first-hand the challenges Sheriff Wiles faces each day. So, in recognition of the outstanding job he and all the professionals of the El Paso County Sheriff's Office do each day, I am truly honored to be part of this first grant award.”

Sheriff Flynn continued, “The Child Projectä and related iris biometric systems the El Paso County Sheriff's Office is receiving today is part a secure nationwide network and registry that enables law enforcement and social service agencies to enroll, locate and positively identify missing children and adults with iris biometric recognition technology. Through this network, The Child Projectä compares the unique features contained in the iris against a database of individuals who voluntarily enroll throughout the country to determine identity. Participation is entirely voluntary, just as it is now with fingerprint and photo ID card programs.”

The grant was made possible by the financial support of the Department of Justice’s Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program. The grant will enable his office to join Sheriffs and law enforcement agencies across the nation who have implemented The Child Projectä, Senior Safety Netä, I.R.I.Sä and SORISä.

Iris recognition biometric technology positively determines the identity of an individual by capturing a high-resolution digital photograph of an individual’s iris. The technology can tell the difference between twins or even an individual’s right and left eye. The technology is non-intrusive. Simply looking into the camera captures an image of the iris. Biometric Intelligence & Identification Technologies (BI2 Technologies) of Plymouth, Massachusetts developed the technology. For more information please visit BI2 Technologies web site at www.bi2technologies.com.

MANHUNT MONDAY 02/01: MANUEL JESUS ROJAS
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 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2010

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MANUEL JESUS ROJAS

MANUEL JESUS ROJAS

(PHOTO ABOVE OF  FUGITIVE ROJAS)

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FUGITIVE INFORMATION:

NAME: ROJAS, MANUEL JESUS (34)

AKA: SOTO, MANUEL

DOB: 02-11-75

HEIGHT: 5’2”

WEIGHT: 152 lbs.

HAIR: Black

EYES: Brown 

BUILD: Small

COMPLEXION: Medium

PLACE OF BIRTH: El Paso, Texas

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WANTED FOR:

THEFT OF PROPERTY >$1,500 <$20,000- $100,000 BOND

CRIMINAL TRESPASS- $1,000 BOND

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The Manhunt continues for MANUEL JESUS ROJAS.

ROJAS is wanted for the OFFENSES of:

THEFT OF PROPERTY >$1,500 <$20,000- $100,000 BOND

CRIMINAL TRESPASS- $1,000 BOND

EP SHERIFFF patch color small2 EL PASO COUNTY, TX This week’s MANHUNT MONDAY Most Wanted Fugitive is an individual previously arrested in 2008 for the offense of Theft of Property >$1,500 <$20,000 & Criminal Trespass. He has been identified as MANUEL JESUS ROJAS(34) of Socorro, TX.

In the early morning hours of June 14, 2008, Deputies were dispatched to the El Paso County Roads & Bridges (Old Yard) located at FM 76 and SW Hunt in reference to theft in progress. Deputies arrived and apprehended MANUEL JESUS ROJAS stealing several items from the property. ROJAS was caught with over $17,000 worth of stolen property in the bed of his pick-up truck. Items taken during the theft were listed as 108 Guard Rail Bumb Out Stocks & 13 Street Light Heads which was property belonging to the County of El Paso, TX. ROJAS later confessed to authorities he used a hack saw to cut the chain & enter the property.

ROJAS has since failed to show for court & the warrants of arrest have been re-issued for his arrest for the offenses of Theft of Property >$1,500 <$20,000 & Criminal Trespass.

Authorities have been hot on the trail of ROJAS who has managed to elude capture. He is believed to remain in the Borderland hiding with friends & relatives.

Crime Stopper logo Sheriff’s Investigator’s are asking the public - if anyone has any information on the whereabouts of MANUEL JESUS ROJAS to please contact the Sheriff’s Office (915) 546-2280 or 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.

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.

OVERNIGHT STABBINGS IN MONTANA VISTA / 2 SERIOUSLY WOUNDED / SUSPECTS ARRESTED

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Contact: Deputy Jesse TovarPUBLIC AFFAIRS  

Direct: (915) 538-2119

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

EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

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Release Date / Time:  Saturday, January 30, 2010  9:43  AM

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office  (LOWER VALLEY PATROL / CRIME AGAINST PERSONS - CID)

EVENT:  OVERNIGHT STABBINGS IN MONTANA VISTA

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE:  14000 block of Michelle Ann El Paso County, TX

DATE / TIME:  January  29, 2010 9:40 PM

RESULT:  ARRESTS MADE - ONGOING INVESTIGATION  

CRIMESCENE EL PASO COUNTY, TX-  Late Friday night 01-29-2010 at 9:40 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the area of the 14000 block of Michelle Ann, El Paso County Texas in reference to an aggravated assault in progress. Deputies arrived minutes later & found 2 male subjects in front of the residence both suffering from multiple stab wounds (upper torso / body area). It was apparent that both of the Victim’s had lost a significant amount of blood. Life Ambulance arrived & began tending to the Victims – transporting them to University Medical Center with life threatening stab wounds.

Investigation by “on scene” Deputies determined both Victim’s had been assaulted by 3 male subjects who were said to still be in the area. Deputies were able to obtain the possible whereabouts of the offenders at a nearby residence in the same 14000 block of Michelle Ann. Deputies detained 2 subjects who matched the offenders description given by witnesses. Deputies continued an aggressive search for the 3rd subject. A short time later, Deputies received key information on the possible whereabouts of the 3rd subject involved in the stabbings. Deputies responded to a residence in the 3000 block of Gajeske where the subject was said to be hiding at a friends home. Deputies were able to locate the offender and took him into custody. All 3 subjects were positively identified as the individuals involved in the stabbings. The Offenders were identified as RAUL TERRAZAS JR. (21), ROBERTO TERRAZAS (27) – found at the Michelle Ann residence & BRYAN VILLA (21) – found at the Gajeske address. All subjects are from the Montana Vista area & all were arrested & charged with AGGRAVATED ASSAULT W/ a DEADLY WEAPON & remain at the El Paso County Detention Facility under a $100,000 Bond (each).

The Victims are;

  • A 49 year-old male – suffered several stab wounds & underwent surgery early this morning 01/30. He remains at the Intensive Care Unit at UMC.
  • A 45 year-old male – suffered multiple stab wounds. Currently in stable condition.

THE IDENTITIES OF THE VICTIMS WILL NOT BE RELEASED AT THIS TIME AS CID Crimes Against Persons Detectives CONTINUE WITH THE INVESTIGATION.

AN ATTEMPT TO UPDATE THIS CASE WILL BE MADE IN THE UPCOMING HOURS.

NO OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

ARRESTED:

RAUL TERRAZAS JR. (21)
RAUL TERRAZAS JR. (21)
CHARGE:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT W/ DEADLY WEAPON - $100,000 BOND
ROBERTO TERRAZAS (27)
ROBERTO TERRAZAS (27) 
CHARGE:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT W/ DEADLY WEAPON - $100,000 BOND
BRYAN VILLA (21)
BRYAN VILLA (21)
CHARGE:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT W/ DEADLY WEAPON - $100,000 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.

PHOTOS OF BASIC DETENTION OFFICER GRADUATION (BDO 09-3) 01-15-10

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DO Badge EL PASO, TX- On Friday January 15, 2009, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Region VIII Training Academy hosted a Basic County Corrections Graduation / Promotion Ceremony at the El Paso Community College Transmountain Campus (Auditorium), 9570 Gateway Blvd. North, El Paso,  TX 79924.

PHOTOS OF CEREMONY BELOW:  COURTESY EPCSO

OVERNIGHT ROLLOVER MARKS 1ST FATAL ACCIDENT OUTSIDE EL PASO CITY LIMITS FOR 2010

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Contact: Deputy Jesse TovarPUBLIC AFFAIRS  

Direct: (915) 538-2119

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

EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

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Release Date / Time:  Wednesday, January 27, 2010  10:45 AM

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office  (LOWER VALLEY PATROL / STI’s)

EVENT:  FATAL  ACCIDENT / DECEASED IDENTIFIED

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: Interstate 10 west–Mile Marker 35 El Paso County, TX

DATE / TIME: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 12:23 AM

RESULT:  Victim Identified / Investigation Continues

DC EL PASO COUNTY, TX-  Early Wednesday morning  01-27-10 at 12:23 AM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the area of Interstate 10 (west)/MM 35, El Paso County, TX in reference to a single Motor Vehicle Accident. Deputies arrived on scene and found a gold 1987 Ford Ranger unoccupied with substantial front damage on the right shoulder of the Interstate. Moments later at a distance, Deputies found a male subject on the ground with no signs of life. Special Traffic Investigator’s were summoned to the scene.

An investigation by STI’s revealed the driver (sole occupant) was traveling west on I-10 when the truck veered off the roadway and onto the north side improved shoulder, then drove on the curb for approximately 141 feet, before striking a metal guard rail with it’s front left portion causing the vehicle to roll over once. The driver / Victim was ejected approximately 80 feet landing in the dirt median between I-10 & Gateway West. The truck came to rest facing east on the north side improved shoulder. The driver / Victim who was not wearing his seatbelt died at the scene as a result of his injuries.

The Victim has been identified as RAUL VARELA (54) of the 10000 block of Isle Rock El Paso County, TX.

THIS FATAL ACCIDENT MARKS THE 1st TRAFFIC FATALITY OUTSIDE EL PASO CITY LIMITS FOR 2010.

STI’s ARE CONTINUING WITH THE INVESTIGATION

IT IS UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME IF SPEED OR ALCOHOL ARE FACTORS IN THIS FATAL ACCIDENT.

TOXICOLOGY REPORTS ARE PENDING.

NO OTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

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