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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Driving While Intoxicated
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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Driving While Intoxicated
August 11, 2021
El Paso, Texas – On Monday, August 9th, 2021 at 9:02 a.m., El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to the 14000 block of Antwerp Street in El Paso County, Texas in reference to an unknown problem. The investigation revealed that a road rage incident occurred in the area between Joshua Anthony Moreno, 19 and another male subject shortly prior to the 911 call. Moreno struck the male subject’s vehicle and attempted to strike him, as he exited his vehicle. Moreno showed signs of intoxication and was subsequently placed under arrest and charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Moreno was booked in to the El Paso County Jail and is being held with a bond of $25,000.00 for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and $1,000.00 for Driving While Intoxicated.
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PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM -EVENT
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PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM Event
August 4, 2021
El Paso, Texas – On 7/24/21 El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Deputies from the Northwest Station assisted United Way of El Paso County with an event held at Hidden Valley Park (200 Coconut Tree, El Paso TX). United Way of El Paso County teamed up with our local community to offer the Parents as Teachers Program. Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a free home visitation program that works to increase parents’ knowledge of early child development and helps prepare children for school.
To show appreciation for the families who have participated in the program, United Way of El Paso County decided to have a gathering at Hidden Valley Park. At the event the Sheriff’s Office Deputies set up a booth and handed out information reference car seat safety, coloring books that teach child safety, and pamphlets with information on school zone safety. Deputies allowed the children who attended to take a look inside patrol cars.
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MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT FATALITY
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August 3, 2021
El Paso, Texas – On August 1, 2021, at 9:30 p.m., El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to 16200 Montana in reference to a single vehicle roll over. Upon arrival, Deputies discovered an unresponsive male driver. On-scene medics confirmed Obdulio Huiton, 58, had no signs of life and was pronounced dead on scene. Female passenger was transported to Del Sol Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. Special Traffic Investigators, Crime Scene, and Medical Examiner’s Office were requested to the scene. The investigation was turned over to Special Traffic Investigators.
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DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED MANSLAUGHTER ARREST
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August 2, 2021
El Paso, Texas – On August 1, 2021, at approximately 0129 hours, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to Interstate 10, mile marker 55 in reference to a motor vehicle accident. Special Traffic Investigators determined that a vehicle was traveling the wrong way on the westbound lanes causing the head-on collision.
The wrong-way driver struck another vehicle, driven by Mayvel Alexandra Morales, 33 years of age, head-on as she was traveling westbound on the inside lane. A total of seven passengers were transported by Life to Del Sol Medical Center and El Paso Children’s Hospital. Morales later succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased. Next of kin notification was made at the hospital.
Mario Ernesto Martel, driver of the vehicle traveling the wrong way showed signs of intoxication and was placed under arrest and booked into the El Paso County Jail for Intoxication manslaughter.
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THEFT OF VEHICLE & DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED
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August 2, 2021
El Paso, Texas – On 07/31/2021, at approximately 10 a.m., El Paso County Sheriff's Office Deputies were dispatched to Vanderveer and Santisteban in the Montana Vista area reference to a Theft of Vehicle. Officers were advised that a Kenworth box truck had been stolen in the city of El Paso.
While responding, Deputies discovered that the offender had collided with multiple stop signs and a traffic barrier. Deputies were able to locate the vehicle and Offender at the 1300 block of N. Ascension and subsequently took the offender, Sotero Holguin, 33, into custody. Holguin was charged with Driving while Intoxicated, Accident Involving Damage, and Theft of Vehicle.
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MURDER INVESTIGATION UPDATE
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UPDATE - MURDER INVESTIGATION
July 29, 2021
El Paso, Texas – On July 15, 2021 The Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit adopted a Homicide case from the San Elizario City Marshalls Office. The major Crimes Unit was requested to respond to the 1200 block of Las Pampas Rd. San Elizario, Texas where 55 year old Francisco Chavez was discovered unresponsive as a result of a gunshot wound. Mr. Chavez was transported to a local are Hospital when he died as a result of his injury.
UPDATE: Through the course of the investigation Detectives identified 55 year old Pedro Nunez as the person responsible for the death of Mr. Chavez.
On July 28, 2021 Pedro Nunez was taken into custody and booked into the El Paso County Detention facility under a 1 million dollar bond. Nunez was charged with Murder.
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WANTED SEX OFFENDER – ZACKARY ETHAN WHITE
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WANTED SEX OFFENDER – ZACKARY ETHAN WHITE
July 28, 2021
El Paso, Texas – On 07/25/2021, Zackary Ethan White absconded from the El Paso Multi Use Facility located at 1700 Horizon El Paso TX 79928. He absconded by walking out of the facility and his whereabouts are now unknown. He is now wanted on a Parole Violation and an additional charge of Sex Offenders Duty to Register is forthcoming. His sex offense is for Sexual Assault of a Child, the victim being a 15 year old female and is currently on parole for Sex Offenders Duty to Register Life/Annually.
If you have any information on the location of Zackary Ethan White, please call the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office at 915-538-2008
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BURGLARY OF BUILDING (BUSINESS)
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BURGLARY OF BUILDING (BUSINESS)
July 28, 2021
El Paso, Texas – On 07/28/2021, a few minutes past midnight El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Deputies received information of a possible intoxicated driver in a Krispy Kream truck which had collided with another driver and fled the scene near S. Darrington and Rudi Kuefner. Sheriff’s Office Dispatch advised deputies that EPPD had reports of a Krispy Kream truck being stolen on of the Westside of El Paso.
At approximately 0123 hrs., an additional call was received from the 700 block of N. Fabens Rd., in reference to a possible intoxicated driver in a Krispy Kream truck that had burglarized a 7-11 Convenience store. The 7-11 at this location was already closed at this time. The truck was used to gain entry into the 7-11. The vehicle left the scene, and proceeded northbound on N. Fabens. Sheriff’s Units searched the area, and eventually the vehicle was seen near I-10 Westbound and at Eastlake on-ramp at approximately 0142 hrs. Sheriff’s Office Units attempted to stop the vehicle be he refused to stop. At this time a license plate was confirmed.
Information was forwarded to EPPD, who through a series of events, were able to take into custody the Offender/Andrade, Carlos Emmanuel. Through the cooperative efforts of EPPD and EPCSO the offender was positively identified. A warrant for Burglary of Building was signed by a magistrate.
For more information please contact EPPD Public Information Officers at: PDPIOS@elpasotexas.gov
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ANGEL GOMEZ PROJECT H.O.P.E. BACKPACK GIVEAWAY
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ANGEL GOMEZ PROJECT H.O.P.E. BACKPACK GIVEAWAY
July 26, 2021
El Paso, Texas – On Saturday July 24, 2021 The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Community Services Division assisted Angel Gomez Operation H.O.P.E. in the Annual Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway. Event was held at the El Paso County Sheriff’s Department Northwest Patrol Station at 3435 Vinton Rd. Vinton, TX 79821. This successful and well attended project was prepared with more than 500 backpacks and School Supplies for the children. Additionally, food was distributed in this contactless drive-through event to the families in the El Paso County Community. The event gives families relief from these struggling times.
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AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ARREST- SOTO
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July 26, 2021
El Paso, Texas – On 07/13/2021 El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to aggravated assault with a weapon in an unknown location in the desert area near Agua Dulce Park located on the 15000 block of Kentwood in El Paso County, Texas. The assailant, identified as Pablo Soto, 32, had assaulted another male subject with a baseball bat and damaged his vehicle.
Soto, was later taken into custody for this offense and additional outstanding criminal warrants. He was booked into the El Paso County Jail under a $33,500 bond.
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RELEASE: ASKING FOR PUBLIC'S ASSISTANCE ON SHOOTING INCIDENT
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SHERIFF’S OFFICE RESPOND TO SHOOTING INCIDENT BEHIND SOCORRO ACTIVITIES COMPLEX
July 23, 2021
El Paso, Texas – On 07/11/2021 at 0318 hrs. Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 1300 Joe Battle (Student Activity Complex) El Paso County Texas, reference to an aggravated assault shots fired call. Upon the officers arrival they were informed that 3 to 4 persons had been shot and transported to local area hospitals while attending a party in the desert area. The Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit responded and assumed the investigation. As a result of this shooting incident a total of three people had received gunshot injuries and one person lost his life.
This case is being investigated as a Homicide, The Sheriff’s Office is requesting that anyone who may have witnessed this incident or may have any information contact the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office at (915) 832-4408 or major Crimes Detective Victor Cordero (915) 208-3007.
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SHERIFF’S OFFICE TRAFFIC STOP ARREST – VALENZUELA & PEREZ
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SHERIFF’S OFFICE TRAFFIC STOP ARREST – VALENZUELA & PEREZ
July 22, 2021
El Paso, Texas – On 07/20/2021 El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Montana Patrol Station Deputies conducted a traffic stop on the block of 3800 Vista Del Este, El Paso County Texas on a White 2014 Dodge Ram displaying Texas plates. The vehicle had construction materials (11 sheets of plywood) in the back of the truck. The driver and passenger provided conflicting stories to the deputies as to how they came in possession of the materials. It was determined via further investigation that the materials were taken from a property under construction in the El Paso County.
The driver who was identified as Valenzuela, Adrian was arrested for one Criminal Warrant for theft of property with a bond set at $15,000.00. Furthermore, one-out of County Warrant from Colorado State for theft with a bond set at $50,000.00. The passenger who was identified as Perez, Pedro was arrested for one Socorro City, Criminal warrant for Criminal Mischief with a bond set at $2,500.00.
Both driver and passenger were booked into County Jail. The case is still under investigation and pending additional charges.
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SHERIFF’S OFFICE INVESTIGATING ANIMAL CRUELTY CASE–HORIZON
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SHERIFF’S OFFICE INVESTIGATING ANIMAL CRUELTY CASE
July 21, 2021
El Paso, Texas – On July 20th, the Horizon City Police and the El Paso County Animal Welfare Department was dispatched to Ascencion and Temperance in reference to an abandoned canine. The canine was abandoned on the side of the roadway and a witness at the scene provided the video that is currently begin shared on social media, the canine is in good health and has been placed with a local animal rescue stakeholder. The Sheriff’s Office detective assigned to the Animal Cruelty Unit is currently assigned the case for investigation and we will provide additional information as it becomes available.
“These crimes against our voiceless animal victims are taken seriously and we actively seek to hold suspects accountable for these cruel acts”
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MOST WANTED ARREST- EDGAR GONZALEZ
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MOST WANTED ARREST- EDGAR GONZALEZ
El Paso, TX – On 07-19-21 at 1125 hrs Deputies with El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Warrants and Fugitive Apprehension Section conducted an investigation at the 8500 block of Delfina, El Paso County TX in an attempt to locate wanted subject/OFFENDER/Gonzalez, Edgar, who had an outstanding warrant out of the District Clerks Office for 2 counts Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon. Deputies approached and made contact with subject at the residence. Deputies obtained information that Gonzalez was within the residence and made entry. Deputies made contact with Gonzalez and was taken into custody with no incident. Gonzalez was featured in EPCSO most wanted back in September 18 2020. Gonzalez was booked into the El Paso County Jail for his outstanding warrant
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PETER J HERRERA STATION SHIFT BRIEFING IN CRIME HOT SPOT
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July 16, 2021
El Paso, TX – On Tuesday, July 13th, 2021 El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputies from the Peter J Herrera Patrol Station held their briefing in Risinger Park, located in Fabens, Texas. The shift supervisor provided information on recent crime trends and deployment strategies for the day. It is part of the continued commitment to community engagement and the reduction of crime. The Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the community to please lock their vehicles to prevent valuables from being stolen and warn the community of ongoing phone scams.
