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#IMPAWSTERS – May 24, 2022

SHERIFF’S OFFICE: MOST WANTED FURever HOME

Posted 24 May 2022 05:46 PM by rvaquera

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON INTERSTATE 10 MILE MARKER 35

May 24, 2022

El Paso, Texas – On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at approximately 11:00 am., El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to a Motor Vehicle Accident involving a semi-truck with no injuries on Interstate 10 at mile marker 35. Westbound Interstate 10 is closed at the Horizon Exit. Traffic is being diverted to Gateway West and back on to Interstate 10 at the Eastlake on-ramp. The road is expected to remain closed for approximately 3 of hours.

Posted 24 May 2022 12:40 PM by rvaquera

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON TALBOT AVE AND DONIPHAN DR

May 23, 2022

El Paso, Texas - On Monday, May 23, 2022, at approximately 1:00 pm., El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Northwest Patrol Station deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Talbot Ave. and Doniphan Dr. The call was in reference to a motor vehicle accident involving no injuries. Electric poles were knocked down, causing power outages within a five-block radius. Power is expected to be restored in the next three to four hours. The road is closed at Doniphan Dr. and Talbot Ave. toward Talbot Ave. and Second Street. West-bound traffic is being redirected north on second street, west on Park Ave. toward Doniphan Dr. East-bound traffic is advised to use State HWY Spur 16. The road is expected to be closed for the next three to four hours.

Posted 23 May 2022 02:57 PM by rvaquera

GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENT- Peace Officer Class 21-02

El Paso, Texas - Sheriff Richard D. Wiles and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office invite you to the upcoming graduation ceremony for Peace Officer Class 21-2 on Friday, May 27, 2022.

This group of hard-working individuals will be honored for their many hours of study, preparation, and hard work to reach their goal of becoming Sheriff’s Office Peace Officers. In this Class there will also be 2 County Fire Fighter Personnel graduating.

We would be honored with your presence at this celebration. Graduation will be held at Pebble Hills High School Auditorium located at 14400 Pebble Hills Blvd. at 10:00 a.m.

CADET NAMES:

Rudy Aguilar

Gregg Alexander

Guillermo Chavez

Joanna Cruz

Pablo Gonzalez

Marco Herrera

Miguel Mata

Ismael Moreno

Carlos Ochoa

Alan Pardo

Marcos Rodriguez

Joshua Segura

Alejandro Teran

Aaron Tinoco

Omar Villalba

Earl Woods

Posted 23 May 2022 08:26 AM by rvaquera

ROGELIO SANCHEZ STATE JAIL EXPRESSES THEIR APPRECIATION

May 21, 2022

El Paso, Texas - On Friday, May 20th, 2022, Captain Rojas, Sgt. Ramirez and Officer Caballero from the Rogelio Sanchez State Jail made a visit to the EL Paso County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters to show their appreciation to our Law Enforcement Officers and personnel in recognition of National Police Week.

Posted 21 May 2022 06:26 PM by rvaquera

WALMART STORE 6813 EXPRESSES THEIR APPRECIATION

May 21, 2022

El Paso, Texas - On Wednesday, May 18th, 2022, Walmart’s Store Manager Joshua Pena from store 6813 made a visit to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters to show their appreciation to our Law Enforcement Officers and personnel in recognition of National Police Week. They would like to thank the Sheriff’s Office for the partnership, hard work, dedication, and countless hours spent to keep the community safe.

Posted 21 May 2022 06:24 PM by rvaquera

WALMART STORE 3763 EXPRESSES THEIR APPRECIATION

May 21, 2022

El Paso, Texas - On Thursday, May 19th, 2022, Walmart’s Store Manager Daniel Baca from store 3763 made a visit to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters to show their appreciation to our Law Enforcement Officers and personnel in recognition of National Police Week. They would like to thank the Sheriff’s Office for the partnership, hard work, dedication, and countless hours spent to keep the community safe.

Posted 21 May 2022 06:20 PM by rvaquera

EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICER ASSOCIATION EXPRESSES THEIR APPRECIATION

May 20, 2022

El Paso, Texas - On Friday, May 20th, 2022, El Paso County Sheriff’s Officers Association provided Coffee and Tea for sworn personnel assigned to Headquarters from Ambers Coffee Bar, in recognition of National Police Week. Ambers Coffee Bar is a locally owned business located at 14026 Horizon Blvd., Horizon City, TX.

Posted 20 May 2022 01:02 PM by rvaquera

TRAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAREER DAY PRESENTATION

May 20, 2022

El Paso, Texas - On Friday, May 20th, 2022, EL Paso County Sheriff’s Office Deputies from the Community Services section participated in a career day presentation at Travis elementary school located at 5000 N Stevens St. The presentation was for elementary school students grades Kinder through 5th. The presentation consisted of career information, marked Sheriff’s H2 patrol vehicle(s), officer equipment and demonstrations by Sheriff’s Office uniformed personnel. Students learned about hiring process as well as the benefits provided by the county. Students also received information on the daily duties of a Sheriff Deputy.

Posted 20 May 2022 12:57 PM by rvaquera

Most Wanted Fugitives Week of May 20, 2022

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.

Posted 20 May 2022 12:49 PM by rvaquera

TORNILLO HIGH SCHOOL – CAREER DAY PRESENTATION

May 19, 2022

El Paso, Texas - On Wednesday, May 18th, 2022, EL Paso County Sheriff’s Office Deputies from the Community Services section, and Detention Officer’s from the P.A.W.S. and S.R.T. section participated in a career day presentation at Tornillo High school located at the 400 block of Oil Mill Dr. The career day presentation was for high school students’ grades 9th through 12th.

The presentation consisted of career information, a demonstration of marked Sheriff H2 patrol vehicle, and officer equipment from Sheriff’s Office uniformed personnel. The Sheriff's Office P.A.W.S. section also gave a educational demonstration showcasing their K9 Simon. The students learned about the hiring process and the benefits provided by the El Paso County. Students also received information on the daily duties of a Detention Officer and a Sheriff Deputy.

Posted 19 May 2022 02:22 PM by rvaquera

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF ON INTERSTATE 10 WESTBOUND

May 19, 2022

El Paso, Texas - On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at approximately 12:00 am., El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Deputies from the Peter J Herrera Patrol Station were dispatched to Interstate 10 Westbound at mile marker 46 in reference to criminal mischief. A male subject had been reported throwing rocks at passing vehicles. Deputies arrived at the scene and located Tony Wells Jr, a 29-year-old male, matching the description given by passerby citizens. After a brief foot chase, Wells was taken into custody without incident. The damage Wells allegedly caused is estimated at over $12,000. Wells was booked into the El Paso County Jail under a $14,500 bond for Criminal Mischief>=$2,500<$30,000 (Three Counts) and Criminal Mischief >=$750<$2,500 (Two Counts).

Posted 19 May 2022 02:02 PM by rvaquera

CAREER DAY PRESENTATION AT PARK ELEMENTARY

May 19, 2022

El Paso, Texas - On Wednesday, May 18th, 2022, El Paso County Sheriff's Office Deputies from the Community Services section participated in a career day presentation at Park Elementary, located at the 3600 block of Edgar Park Dr., El Paso, Texas. The presentation was for 1^st to 6^th grade students who were excited to learn safety tips and a career as a Peace Officer. Presentation consisted of career information, officer equipment, a marked Sheriff’s patrol unit demonstration of emergency lights and sirens, firearm safety for kids and families, and teaching the students when and how to call 911.

Posted 19 May 2022 01:47 PM by rvaquera

NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT WEEK 2022

May 18, 2022

El Paso, Texas - On Monday, May 16th, 2022, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office accepted the resolution issued by Commissioners Court, recognizing May 15th - 21st, 2022, as “National Police Week.” This week in recognition of “National Police Week,” Sheriff Wiles and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office will showcase Deputy Sheriffs for their hard work and dedication.

Posted 18 May 2022 02:25 PM by rvaquera

5TH ANNUAL COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL CEREMONY

May 18, 2022

El Paso, Texas - On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, Sheriff Richard Wiles and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office along with other El Paso County Agencies honored and remembered fallen county law enforcement officers during the 5th Annual County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony. The event was held at the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters Memorial Wall located at 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, TX 79938. During the ceremony, the Sheriff’s Office paid tribute to the lives of those who protect and serve us every minute of every day and honor the courageous officers who devoted themselves so fully to others that in the process they laid down their lives. May 15^th through May 18th, 2022, is observed as “National Police Week” nationwide recognizing law enforcement officers who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty protecting the public they serve.

El Paso County Heroes:

· Gus Krempkau, Constable - El Paso County Constable - 1881

· Dionisio Soto, Officer - San Elizario Police Department - 1895

· Carlos C. Carpio, Constable - El Paso County Constable - 1910

· William Henry Garlick, Deputy Sheriff - El Paso County Sheriff’s Office - 1913

· Samuel J. Stepp, Constable - El Paso County Constable - 1920

· Robert Alexander, Deputy Sheriff - El Paso County Sheriff’s Office - 1931

· Shafter H. Wheeler, Deputy Sheriff - El Paso County Sheriff’s Office - 1933

· V. O. White, Deputy Sheriff - El Paso County Sheriff’s Office - 1934

· John R. Cramer, Deputy Sheriff - El Paso County Sheriff’s Office - 1940

· Pat Slape, Deputy Sheriff - El Paso County Sheriff’s Office - 1968

· Ernesto Rascon, Officer - Anthony Police Department - 1976