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EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE National Night Out 2022
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National Night Out is around the corner and we will celebrate it on October 4, 2022. This year is the 39th Anniversary of National Night Out and together we will make it another successful event for our agency and community.
The introduction of National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” began in 1984 as an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, and neighborhood camaraderie, and send a clear message to criminals; neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. The National Night Out program culminates annually on the first Tuesday of August (In Texas, the first Tuesday of October).
We encourage you to make plans to attend our annual celebration which will be held at Sheriff’s Headquarters 3850 Justice Dr. El Paso TX 79938 (North parking lot area).
This year we will have food, fun, and as always a safe family atmosphere. If you have any questions about the event, please contact Deputy Archer at (915) 538-2098 or by email at CArcher@epcounty.com
AMERICA’S NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME
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HORIZON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY PRESENTATION
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September 28, 2022
El Paso, TX - On Wednesday, September 28th, 2022, EL Paso County Sheriff’s Office Deputies from the Community Services section and a Deputy from the K9 section participated in a career day presentation at Horizon Heights elementary school located at 13601 Ryderwood Ave. The presentation was for elementary school students grades Pre-K through 2nd grade. The presentation consisted of career information, marked Sheriff’s patrol vehicle(s), officer equipment, and demonstrations by uniformed personnel. The K-9 section also gave a demonstration with K9 ‘Dexter’. The students learned about the daily responsibilities of a Sheriff Deputy and what it takes to be a Successful Sheriff Deputy.
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SHERIFF’S OFFICE PARTICIPATES IN HORIZON POLICE DEPARTMENTS COFEE WITH A COP EVENT
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September 27, 2022
El Paso, TX - On September 27th, 2022, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Community Service and Patrol Deputies were invited to attend the Horizon Police Department’s, Coffee with a Cop event at the Starbucks located at 13895 Horizon Blvd, Horizon City, TX. During this event, the Sheriff’s Office collaborated with the Horizon Police Department to engage in conversations with the public to address any issues that affect our neighborhoods. These types of events are also intended for communities to get to know their local law enforcement officers in person to build a good rapport. During this event, Officers were given the opportunity to serve the community not only in a law Enforcement capacity but also at the Drive-thru window.
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NATIONAL COFFEE WITH A DEPUTY
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SHERIFF’S OFFICE RELEASE
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office hosts Coffee with a Deputy every 3 months, at restaurants located in the County of El Paso. This event will be held on National Coffee with a Cop Day. The purpose of this event is to encourage positive police encounters with the community. Deputies answer any questions they may have regarding our duties and ways to assist them with any concerns they may have.
This Coffee with a Deputy will be scheduled for October 5th, 2022 at Cotton Eyed Joes, Speedy’s Mexican Food Restaurant, Starbucks & the Ensenada Restaurant. Times are listed on the flyer.
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT – PHONE SCAM ALERT
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El Paso, TX - The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has received several calls from El Paso citizens harassed by scammers impersonating Sheriff’s Office employees attempting to monetarily defraud victims. The scammer/offender identifies themselves as a Sgt. Correy Harrison from the Sheriff’s Office claiming that the individual/victim has ignored their jury duty summons, unpaid tickets, warrants, or court summons. The individual/victim is then advised to make a payment to resolve the matter. The Sheriff’s Office would also like to remind citizens that they will never be contacted by phone requesting payment for missed jury duty summons, unpaid tickets, or outstanding criminal warrants. Additionally, citizens are encouraged NOT to exchange any personal or financial information over the phone. The public can call the Sheriff’s Office Warrants Unit to confirm if there is an outstanding warrant in their name by calling 915-546- 2214. For any matters relating to jury duty please contact 915-546-8102.
If anyone has been a victim of these scams, please contact the proper authorities. El Paso Police Department non-emergency number is 915-832-4400 and El Paso County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency 915-832-4408.
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Red Sands Elementary Fist Bump Monday
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September 26, 2022
El Paso, TX - On Monday morning, September 26th, 2022, El Paso County Sheriff's Office Deputies assigned at the East Montana Patrol Station arrived at Red Sands Elementary and welcomed students back to school by giving them fist bumps. Deputies greeted students by wishing them a great school week. Deputies were met with smiles from both the students and parents. The school administration appreciated the presence of law enforcement and the relationship that is being built with the students and parents.
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SISD board honors - special presentations
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September 26, 2022
El Paso, TX - On September 20th, 2022, Socorro ISD Superintendent Dr. Nate Carman and the Board of Trustees recognized several law enforcement officers to include Lt. Correy Harrison and Sgt. Samuel Magallanes for the assistance and partnership with SISD Police Services to ensure the safety of students and staff during a recent emergency situation at Socorro High School. We are very proud of our deputies for taking pride in what they do in the community.
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Fabens Community Baseball Event
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September 26, 2022
El Paso, TX - On September 24th, and 25th, 2022, The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Peter J. Herrera Patrol station organized a community baseball tournament for the youth in our Fabens Community. The event is to promote community involvement and to continue to strengthen relationships between the community and law enforcement. 4 teams practiced throughout the week and participated in a weekend of baseball fun. This event brought our community and deputies together as they worked side by side recruiting students to participate within Fabens ISD, preparing the baseball fields, and having a great two-day event in the community. Thank you to Academy Sporting Goods, Brunson’s Sanitation, Carrera’s Grocery, Fabens Quick Lube, Wal-Mart, Del Angel Funeral Homes, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Foundation, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Officers Association, and the volunteer deputies and families that made this event a success.
The teams were coached by Sgt. Omar Montoya, Sgt. Samuel Magallanes, Sgt. Daniel Rodriguez, Deputy Omar Gonzalez, Detective Mario Correa, and Deputy Juan Garcia.
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Most Wanted Fugitives Week of September 23, 2022
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SHERIFF’S OFFICE NEWS RELEASE
EL PASO, TEXAS – Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc., distributes fugitives wanted by the El Paso Police Department and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office every week through the Most Wanted feature. The attached fugitives are individuals, where attempts in locating them for one reason or another have been unsuccessful. The agencies submit these fugitives to Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc., which distributes them to the news media and offers the use of the Crime Stoppers hotline for information regarding the whereabouts of these fugitives. Anyone with information on the location of any of these fugitives should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at (915) 566-8477 (TIPS), or submit the information on-line at www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you can qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc., is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crime.
To access the Most Wanted page on the Crime Stoppers Website, please use the following link: http://www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org/sitemenu.aspx?P=wanteds&ID=235.
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Featured Fugitive Is Apprehended - Sammy Ontiveros
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EL PASO, TEXAS – Sammy Ontiveros, who was initially featured on the Crime Stoppers Most Wanted on September 16, 2022, has been apprehended. Ontiveros was wanted for ENGAGING IN ORGANIZED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.
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HOMICIDE IN FAR EAST EL PASO COUNTY
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September 20, 2022
El Paso, TX - On September 20, 2022, at 05:48 am deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call in reference to a person who had possibly been shot.
As officers were investigating, they were directed to a residence near the intersection of Fawn and Bull Elk Dr. where several subjects were detained. Since then, Deputies have discovered a male subject and a vehicle that we believe are related in the desert area near the residence.
The Sheriff’s Office does not believe there is an ongoing threat to the area. There are schools in the area that were placed in lockdown, but that lockdown has since been lifted however the schools are still secured. The investigation is ongoing, and more details are forthcoming.
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“FORENSIC SCIENCE WEEK”
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SHERIFF’S OFFICE
On behalf of Sheriff Richard D. Wiles and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office we recognize
our Crime Scene Investigators, Latent Print Examiners, Forensic Examiners and Forensic Scientists.
“HAPPY FORENSIC SCIENCE WEEK!”
National Forensic Science Week brings recognition to the role that proper forensic science plays in the
investigation of crimes throughout the nation, from exonerating the innocent to identifying the guilty.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK AND COMMITMENT TO
THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE!!
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CRIMINAL TRESPASS AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF ARREST
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September 19, 2022
El Paso, TX - On September 18, 2022, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputies assigned to the Montana Patrol Station were dispatched to 3900 block of N. Zaragoza in reference to a burglary in progress. Deputies arrived and located the male subject, identified as 47-year-old Brucker Michael James, inside the property and placed him in custody. Upon further investigation, deputies found that Brucker had cut through the fence surrounding the business and entered the property without consent. Brucker was arrested and charged with Criminal Trespass and Criminal Mischief $100<$750. He was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility under a total bond of $3,000.
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MURDER IN SOCORRO–UPDATE
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September 19, 2022 UPDATE:::
El Paso, TX - Through the course of the investigation the victim was identified as 30- year- old Edward Angarita. Mr. Angarita had been stabbed in his abdomen and taken to a local hospital where he later died. It was determined that the victim and his brother, Jose Antonio Angarita 28- years- of age, had gotten into a physical altercation which led to Jose Angarita stabbing the victim. Jose Antonio Angarita was taken into custody charged with Murder. Jose Angarita was booked into the El Paso County Jail under a $500,000.00 Bond.
September 17, 2022
El Paso, TX - On September 17, 2022, at approximately 3:52 AM, the Socorro Police Department was dispatched to the canal bank near the 11000 block of Gem Valley in reference to a male subject who had been stabbed. The male victim was taken to a hospital but died as a result of his injuries. The El Paso Sheriff's Office, Major Crimes Unit, was requested by the Socorro Police Department to take over the investigation. The male victim has not been positively identified at this time. The Sheriff's Office is still in the preliminary stages of the investigation, and no further information will be released at this time. The Sheriff's Office would also like to advise the public that there is no danger or additional threat to the community.