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CAPTURED SEX OFFENDER – RAMON ORTIZ
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March 1, 2023
El Paso, Texas – On February 1st, 2023, El Paso County Sheriff's Office Deputies assigned to the Sex Offender Registration & Tracking portion of the SCaB Unit recently completed an investigation where a registered sex offender moved from the County of El Paso to Hereford, Texas, which lies in Deaf Smith County. The investigation revealed that 61-year-old Ramon Ortiz departed El Paso in December and relocated to Hereford, Texas. Deputies conducted a follow-up with authorities in Deaf Smith County to ensure that Ortiz did, in fact, report as required and learned that he had not reported to Hereford Police Department. As a result, El Paso County Sheriff's Deputies secured a criminal warrant for Ramon Ortiz for Absconding / Duty to Register, and they collaborated with Hereford Police Department to have him arrested. Deputies assigned to the Sheriff's Office SCaB Unit continuously monitor Registered Sex Offenders who are moving in and out of the County of El Paso, ensuring compliance with the law.
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Deceptive Business Practice arrest- OSCAR EDUARDO VILLAREAL
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March 1, 2023
El Paso, Texas – On February 28th, 2023, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Fugitive Apprehension Unit assisted the detectives assigned to the Civil Process & Executions portion of the SCaB Unit with an investigation at the Home-Depot parking lot located at 12221 Montwood Dr. El Paso, Texas. A SCaB detective contacted Oscar Eduardo Villarreal in an attempt to serve civil process. During the civil process investigation, the detective learned that Villarreal was wanted for Deceptive Business Practices (with previous convictions). Villareal was taken into custody without any incidents and later booked into El Paso County Jail with a $ 10,000.00. The Sheriff's Office reminds citizens that caution should be taken when contracting with individuals.
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ANTI BULLYING PRESENTATION AT WILLIAM SURRATT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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March 1, 2023
El Paso, Texas – On February 27th, 2023, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Community Service Section provided Anti-bullying presentations at William D. Surratt Elementary School at 12675 Alameda Avenue, El Paso County, Texas. The presentations were for students in grades kinder to fifth to raise awareness of the effects of bullying in our schools. Students were advised to STOP and REPORT any bullying to adults around them. They also educated them how to identify the difference between conflict and bullying. Deputies provided a thorough PowerPoint video presentation.
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RED SANDS ELEMENTARY FITNESS DAY
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March 1, 2023
El Paso, Texas – On Friday, February 24th, 2023, El Paso County Sheriff's Office deputies assigned at the East Montana Patrol Station participated in the Fitness Friday event held at Red Sands Elementary School. Deputies joined students and parents during their physical education class and conducted different activities to progress students' fitness. Deputies received positive feedback from parents and the school's administration.
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CAREER DAY AT NOLAN RICHARDSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
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March 1, 2023
El Paso, Texas – On Tuesday, February 28th, 2023, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Community Service Section Deputies attended career day at Nolan Richardson Middle School at 11350 Loma Franklin Dr., El Paso County, Texas. The presentation was for students in 6th to 8th grades and consisted of career information and the use of officer equipment. Sheriff Deputies talked about what it takes to be a Sheriff Deputy and discussed various laws pertaining to their age groups. Additionally, the students learned about the daily responsibilities of a Sheriff Deputy and what it takes to be successful.
