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EPCSO COMMUNICATIONS MOVES / EPCSO ANIMAL CONTROL UNIT NOW OPERATIONAL

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Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar /  PUBLIC AFFAIRS  

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Release Date / Time:  Tuesday, December 29, 2009  11:35 PM

SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office  (COMMUNICATIONS / ANIMAL CONTROL UNIT)

EVENT:  Communications Consolidation / Animal Control Unit Launched

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: El Paso County, TX

DATE / TIME: December 2009

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IMG_4753aOn December 21, 2009, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Communications section which consists of call takers and dispatchers has relocated to the 911 Communications Center. The 911 center now houses the communication sections of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, The El Paso Police Department, and The El Paso Fire Department. This marks the beginning of what one day may become a fully Consolidated 911 Communications center.

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EPCSO COMMUNICATIONS HOME PAGE  9-1-1 Education 

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EPCSO ANIMAL CONTROL UNIT

EP SHERIFFF patch color small2 On Monday December 21, 2009, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Section officially went into full operation. EPCSO Animal Control Unit which currently consists of two Animal Control Officers commenced patrolling the unincorporated outlying areas of El Paso County, Texas. As of December 28, 2009; 21 stray dogs have been impounded,15 citations have been issued. Should the services of the EPCSO Animal Control Service be needed outside El Paso city limits, please call & request EPCSO Animal Control Dog-GermanShepherd-01at (915) 546-2280.

BACKGROUND:

On Monday. October 5, 2009, County Commissioners voted & awarded the El Paso County  Sheriff’s Office $115,000.00 to fund the hiring of 3 civilian Animal Control Officers including equipment, vehicles and  training. The Animal Unit would patrol & respond the outlying areas of the county where there is a significant stray dog problem. This Animal Unit would better handle & target areas where animal control services are now frequently needed. There are current discussions with the city on the issue of boarding & safekeeping the animals. The Animal Control Program will commence after the finalization of policies & the hiring / training of the officers.

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REMINDER: “ALERT CAB PROGRAM” CONTINUES THROUGH HOLIDAYS

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AlertCabColor3EL PASO, TX-  Just last month, November 2009- El Paso County Sheriff Richard Wiles & the Sheriff’s Office hosted a press conference announcing the “ALERT CAB PROGRAM”. This program is in partnership with Sun City Cab during the holiday season. The program commenced Thanksgiving Day & will continue till New year’s Day.

  • Sun City Cab will take a customer to a residence, not to another location where alcohol is available.
  • Sun City Cab will be charging $20 per cab ride (average cost is $36) –they will be covering the difference

    The “ALERT CAB PROGRAM” is funded by L N F Distributors in partnership with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, Sun City Cab Co, Fort Bliss, and TXDOT.

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    • Posted 26 December 2009 12:00 PM by jtovar
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    UPDATE: 2ND ARREST MADE IN HORIZON TRUCK STOP THEFT CASE

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    3850 Justice El Paso, TX 79938  StrikeTeam2
    NEWS RELEASE 

    Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar /  PUBLIC AFFAIRS  

    Direct: (915) 538-2119

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

    EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

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    Release Date / Time:  Tuesday, December 22, 2009  6:15 AM

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

    EVENT:  2nd ARREST MADE IN TRUCK STOP THEFT CASE

    LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 13100 block of Grand River El Paso County, TX

    DATE / TIME: Over the weekend   

    RESULT:  ARREST MADE  / DELAYED POSTING DUE TO ONGOING INVESTIGATION

    shirtsEL PASO COUNTY, TX-  Earlier this month on 12-07-09, Strike Team Deputies arrested 41 year-old ALFREDO CALDERON for Theft Over $500- Under $1,500. Deputies continuing with the investigation have now arrested a second subject in connection with the same theft case generated from a truck stop in the Horizon / I-10 area. Recently, there had been an increased number of thefts and burglaries reported in the area of the Horizon truck stops. Strike Team Deputies had been working several leads & conducting surveillance in the area to detect, and apprehend person(s) involved in the criminal activity. The individual arrested has been identified as LEOBARDO NAVA (38) of the 13100 block of Grand River El Paso County, TX (Sparks). These arrests have produced  possible leads to other theft & burglary cases which are now being investigated by the El County Sheriff’s Office Strike Team.

    CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PREVIOUS NEWS RELEASE ON THE 1st THEFT ARREST

    ARRESTED:

    LEOBARDO NAVA (38)

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    CHARGES:

    THEFT OVER $500.00-Under $1,500.00 - $5,000 BOND

    INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

    NO OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED 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.

    Posted 22 December 2009 06:15 AM by jtovar
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    SHERIFF’S OFFICE DETECTIVES SEEK SUSPECT IN ARMED ROBBERY CASE
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    EP SHERIFFF patch color small2 Crime Stoppers of El Paso is assisting Sheriff’s Office Detectives in identifying and locating a suspect who committed an aggravated robbery in Canutillo, making this the “Crime of the Week.”

    On Tuesday night, November 3rd, just after 9:00 P.M., a black male entered Edgar’s Quicky Stop, located at 6844 First Street in Canutillo. As soon as the subject entered, he put on a dark colored handkerchief and sunglasses to cover his face. The suspect then pulled out a handgun, which he pointed at the two clerks in the store, and he stole an undetermined amount of money and Newport brand cigarettes. The suspect fled in a dark colored vehicle driven by another person.

    The suspect is described only as a black man who is approximately 5’07” and weighs 180 lbs. There is no description of the other person. The vehicle is described as dark colored, possibly bearing Texas license plate PFR-720.

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    A Special Thanks to Deputy Jerome Washington for playing the role of the Robbery Suspect. 

     

    If you have any information at all about this crime, call Crime Stoppers of El PasoCrime Stopper logo  immediately at 566-TIPS(8477) or submit your tip online at www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may earn a cash reward up to $1,000.

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    Posted 22 December 2009 06:10 AM by jtovar
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    EPCSO PIO ON CALL EFFECTIVE 12-18-09

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    PUBLIC AFFAIRS

    Effective 10:00 AM Friday 12-18-09  thru 6:00 PM Monday 12-21-09, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office PIO On Call & ONLY Point of Contact with Media is:

    EP SHERIFFF patch color small2 PUBLIC  AFFAIRS DIRECTOR CHRIS ACOSTA

    Ms. Acosta will only respond "on scene" regarding major incidents such as: Fatality, Homicide, SWAT, CNT, and Search & Rescue calls.

    Contact information below:

    Direct: (915) 538-2223 Cell: (915) 479-0797 Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5192)

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    Deputy Jesse Tovar  is out  of town & will be returning  Monday 12-21-09

    NOTE:  For Breaking News / Developing Incidents and / or Road Closures please check our twitter page at twitter.com/epcso. Please refrain from contacting EPCSO Dispatchers for updates as these calls tie up 911 lines.

    THANK YOU

    Posted 17 December 2009 09:20 PM by jtovar
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    PRESS CONFERENCE TODAY 12/16 AT 4:00 PM

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    wreath7_59EC49FE  EL PASO, TEXAS- During the week of December 14 – 18,  2009 , DancingSanta_2311F5B8the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office kicked off it’s “Santa with a Badge 2009” program as hundreds of underprivileged children throughout the City & County areas of El Paso will be receiving their Christmas wish. The success of this year’s “Santa with a Badge” program could not be made possible without the generosity of so many.

    tree_32A9E20COn Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 4:00 PM- the SheriffRichardWilesEl Paso County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with the Sierra Providence Health Network will be holding a press conference at Sierra Medical Center -1625 Medical Center Drive in the Doctors Front & Middle Auditorium, Lower Level at 4:00 PM. Sheriff Wiles be in attendance recognizing our “Santa with a Badge 2009” partners, the Sierra Providence Health Network, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Association, Economy Cash and Carry, and the Sheriff’s Office Employees.

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    “Santa with a Badge 2009” continues throughout the week (see below).

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    Posted 16 December 2009 12:05 PM by jtovar
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    WOMAN ON “MOST WANTED” LIST ARRESTED AT TRUCK STOP

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    3850 Justice El Paso, TX 79938  EP SHERIFFF patch color small2     
    NEWS RELEASE

    Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar /  PUBLIC AFFAIRS  

    Direct: (915) 538-2119

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

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    Release Date / Time:  Tuesday, December  15, 2009 10:20 AM

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

    EVENT:  WOMAN ON MOST WANTED LIST  ARRESTED AT TRUCK STOP

    LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 601 Westway Westway. TX (Petro II)

    DATE / TIME: Monday 12-14-09 4:20 PM

    RESULT:  Sought Woman Arrested

    Sheriff Badge EL PASO, TX-  Monday afternoon 12-14-09 at 4:20 PM, Upper Valley Deputies arrested an individual on the Sheriff’s Office “Most wanted” list.  Deputies arrested MEGAN CASTILLO (28) at the Petro II truck Stop in Westway, TX.  CASTILLO was wanted on charges of Tampering with Government Records with intent to Defraud / Harm another- $1500 Bond. At the time of her arrest CASTILLO stated she wanted to turn herself i to avoid any further incidents.

    CASTILLO of the 10700 block of Shady Valley El Paso, TX  - was just featured as one of Crime Stoppers of El Paso's "Most Wanted" in this past Sundays, December 13th, 2009 Edition of the El Paso Times.

    ARRESTED:

    MEGAN CASTILLO (28)

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    CHARGE:

    Tampering with Government Records - $1500 Bond

      Crime Stoppers of El Paso features El Paso's "Most Wanted" in every EPPD-PatcHSunday EPCSOedition of the El Paso Times which lists fugitives sought by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office & the El Paso Police Department. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of any of the "Most Wanted" is asked to  contact Crime Stoppers of El Paso at (915) 566-TIPS (8477).

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    Posted 15 December 2009 10:20 AM by jtovar
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    SHERIFF’S OFFICE KICKS OFF “SANTA WITH A BADGE 2009”

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    CN20EL PASO, TEXAS-  On Monday morning 12-14-09 at about 10:00 am, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office kicked off it’s annual “Santa with a Badge” program donating hundreds of gifts to under privileged children in both the city & outlying areas of El Paso County, Texas. During the upcoming days, more gifts will be delivered to hundreds of children in El Paso County, TX (see schedule below).

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    DO Badge EPCDF - MONDAY DEC. 14, 10:00 AM &  TUESDAY DEC. 15, EPCDF10:00 AM, WEDNESDAY DEC. 16, 10:00 AM & NOON- The Officers and Civilians from the Downtown Detention Facility (EPCDF) are donating gifts to 4 schools in Central El Paso. The schools selected 260 children.  The schools F013involved  are:  Lamar, Douglas, Aoy and Vilas Elementary Schools. The Sheriff’s office has been donating to these elementary schools for 15 years now. The dates & times are listed below:

    1. Monday, December  14th @ Aoy Elementary (80 gifts) - 901 S. Campbell El Paso, TX 10:00 AM

    2. Tuesday, December 15th @ Lamar Elementary (60 gifts) - 1440 E. Cliff Dr. El Paso, TX 10:00 AM

    3. Wednesday, December 16th @ Vilas Elementary (60 gifts) - 220 Lawton El Paso, TX 12:00 PM

    4. Wednesday, December 17th @ Douglas Elementary (60 gifts) -1015 Eucalyptus El Paso, TX 10:00 AM

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    ANNEX- MONDAY DEC. 14, 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM-  Annex

    Early Monday morning, Officers & Civilians from the Jail Annex Division (EPCJA) also provided gifts for under privileged children donating 148 gifts.

    1. Dancing SantaSparks Headstart  (63 gifts) - 12811 Sparks Road El Paso, TX 79927  8:30 AM-1:00 PM
    2. Montana Vista Headstart  (43 gifts) - 550 Mark Jason   Clint, TX  79938 10:00 AM
    3. Red Sands Headstart (42 gifts) - 4250 Oshea  Clint, TX  79938 11:30 AM   

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    EPCSO  SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION, CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION (CAP / CIVIL / CREFS)COMMUNITY SERVICES & SUPPORT SERVICES - TUESDAY, DEC. 15 10:30 AM & 12;00 PM , THURSDAY  DEC. 17  8:00 AM, 10:45 AM & 12;00 PM -merry_christmas

    Sheriff's Office Community Services, Support Services, CID & Spec Ops Sections will be donating gifts to over 405 CM02children in El Paso County, TX.

    1. Tuesday, December 15th @ Tornillo Headstart (80+gifts) 19230 Gaby Rd. Tornillo, TX- 10:30 AM & 12:00PM
    2. Thursday, December 17th @  Red Sands Headstart (200+gifts) - 4250 Oshea el Paso County, TX 79938 8:00 AM
    3. Thursday, December 17th @ Fabens Headstart (125 gifts) 810 NE Camp Fabens, TX 10:45 Mm & 12:00 PM

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    EP SHERIFFF patch color small2 ON BEHALF OF ALL THE MEN & WOMEN OF THE EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE- HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY & SAFE NEW YEAR!! 

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    Posted 15 December 2009 09:00 AM by jtovar
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    MANHUNT MONDAY 12/14: JUAN MARQUEZ
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     MONDAY, DECEMBER  14, 2009

    Wanted

    JUAN MARQUEZ 

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    FUGITIVE INFORMATION:

    NAME: MARQUEZ, JUAN (26)

    AKA's: ROMAN, JUAN

    DOB: 03-26-83

    HEIGHT: 5’7”

    WEIGHT: 180

    HAIR: Brown

    EYES: Brown

    BUILD:Medium

    COMPLEXION: Medium

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    RIGHT SHOULDER- “ANGEL”, “ARI”, “DAMIAN”

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    WANTED FOR:

    4 COUNTS - AGGRAVATED ASSAULT  (FAMILY VIOLENCE)- $34,000 TOTAL BOND

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    The Manhunt is on for JUAN MARQUEZ.

    MARQUEZ is wanted for the OFFENSE of:

    4 COUNTS - AGGRAVATED ASSAULT  (FAMILY VIOLENCE)- $34,000 TOTAL BOND

    EP SHERIFFF patch color small2 EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS-  This week’s Manhunt Monday Fugitive is a subject sought for running a mother & her children off the roadway.

       On November 25, 2009, a mother of 3 children (ages 2,3 & 5) frantically called Sheriff’s Dispatch telling them her ex-husband had just assaulted her and her 3 children by running them off the road. The Victim told Dispatchers she had just picked up her children from her ex-husbands house. The Victim stated she was driving home with her children in her Nissan Altima traveling westbound on Darrington Rd. towards Horizon when she noticed her ex-husbands car (Mustang) closing distance from behind at a high rate of speed. The ex-husband then tried several times to ram the victim's vehicle until he successfully struck the victim’s car causing her to lose control veering off the roadway. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident but the mother & 3 children were shaken up. Charges have since been filed against the ex-husband who was identified as JUAN MARQUEZ (26) of San Elizario, TX.  

    A warrant of arrest has been issued for the apprehension of JUAN MARQUEZ (26) on 4 counts (victim & 3 children all under the age of 14) for AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (FAMILY VIOLENCE) with a $8,500 bond on each count.

    Sheriff's investigator’s are hot on the trail of MARQUEZ and are getting closer to capturing him. MARQUEZ is said to remain in the Borderland hiding with friends and / or family.

    Crime Stopper logo The El Paso County Sheriff’s office urges anyone who knows the whereabouts or has seen JUAN MARQUEZ to please call 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.

    Posted 13 December 2009 10:30 PM by jtovar
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    DETENTION OFFICERS - RECIPIENTS OF NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

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    SHERIFF’S OFFICE-  Over the last week, several Sheriff’s Office employees have been recognized for prestigious awards or notable achievements worth mentioning. These individuals truly reflect our motto; “We Serve with Pride” .

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    On Friday 12-04-09, Detention Officer Bernard Samuel was recognized as the El Paso County Sheriff’s Officers Association – Officer of the year for 2009.

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    On Monday 12-07-09, Detention Officer Thomas Parks was the proud recipient of the El Paso County Star Award.

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    On Friday 12-11-09, Detention Officer Salvador Guereca  & his K-9 “RICO” graduated from the USBP Canine Handler Class #65 & Canine Instructor Class #53.

    CONGRATULATIONS DETENTION  PERSONNEL FOR A JOB WELL DONE!!

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    Posted 11 December 2009 03:35 PM by jtovar
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    KEEP FOLLOWING EPCSO PUBLIC AFFAIRS ON TWITTER!!!
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    Sheriff BadgeEL PASO TEXAS- On October 14th, 2009, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office  launched it’s twitter page (twitter.com/epcso) which has been a huge success. We have received so much positive feedback from both the community & the media. It works great for Breaking News or developing situations such as road closures during bad weather or serious accidents. We will continue to try and keep the community / media informed & involved on happening events / incidents. We appreciate your continued support and feedback. Click on icon below to follow EPCSO on twitter. 

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    Posted 11 December 2009 01:10 PM by jtovar
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    THIEF LEADS DEPUTIES ON FOOT CHASE / ARREST MADE

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    NEWS RELEASE 

    Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar /  PUBLIC AFFAIRS  

    Direct: (915) 538-2119

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

    EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

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    Release Date / Time:  Wednesday, December 9, 2009  4:00 PM

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

    EVENT:  THIEF LEADS DEPUTIES ON FOOT CHASE / ARREST MADE

    LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 1301 N. Horizon Blvd. El Paso County, TX

    DATE / TIME: Monday, December 8, 2009  8:45 PM  

    RESULT:  ARREST MADE  / DELAYED POSTING DUE TO ONGOING INVESTIGATION

    shirts EL PASO COUNTY, TX-  Late Monday night 12-07-2009 at about 8:45 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a service station located at 1301 Horizon blvd. El Paso County, TX in reference to a theft. Sheriff's Dispatch Operators provided identifying information of a suspect vehicle to responding units. Strike Team Deputies working surveillance in the area responded to assist. Strike Team Deputes located the suspect vehicle and observed a male subject transferring items matching reported stolen items into a different vehicle. As Strike Team Deputies approached, the male subject fled on foot in a desperate attempt to get away. A foot chase ensued as Deputies chased down & apprehended the subject. The male subject was arrested & positively identified by witnesses who reported the theft. The subject arrested was identified as ALFREDO CALDERON (41) the 1500 block of Brown El Paso, TX. He was charged with Theft over $500.00-Under $1,500.00, Evading Detention and Resisting Arrest.  The stolen items were recovered and returned to the rightful owner. Investigation continues. 

    ARRESTED:

    ALFREDO CALDERON (41)

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    CHARGES:

    1. THEFT OVER $500.00-Under $1,500.00 - $1,000 BOND
    2.  EVADING DETENTION - $300 BOND
    3. RESISTING ARREST - $750 BOND

    INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

    NO OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED AT THIS TIME

        END OF NEWS RELEASE

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    Posted 09 December 2009 04:00 PM by jtovar
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    HOME BURGLARIZED AS 13 YEAR-OLD HIDES IN THE BATHROOM / INTRUDERS ARRESTED

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    Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar /  PUBLIC AFFAIRS  

    Direct: (915) 538-2119

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

    EMAIL: jtovar@epcounty.com

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    Release Date / Time:  Wednesday, December 9, 2009  3:25 PM

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

    EVENT:  HOME BURGLARIZED AS 13 YEAR-OLD HIDES IN BATHROOM

    LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 200 block of Copan San Elizario, TX

    DATE / TIME: Monday, December 8, 2009 11:10  AM  

    RESULT:  ARRESTS MADE  / DELAYED POSTING DUE TO ONGOING INVESTIGATION

    DEPUTY BADGESAN ELIZARIO, TX- On Monday 12-07-2009 at 11:10 AM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of Copan San Elizario, TX in reference to a Burglary of Habitation in progress. Deputies arrived moments later & met with a 13 year-old girl who was scared & shaking telling deputies that a few minutes earlier she was alone in the residence when noticed 2 male subjects arrive at the home and exit an SUV. The 13 year-old girl then told authorities she noticed both subjects approach the residence & saw one of the subjects go to the front door while the other walked around to the back of the house. The 13 year-old stated she then heard a loud crash as if a window was breaking at the rear of her residence. The subject then entered the residence through a back window as the frightened 13 year-old girl ran down the hallway of her home before the intruder could see her run into the bathroom. The 13 year-old hid in bathroom behind the shower curtain & called 911. The 13 year-old was very scared and shaken as she remained in contact with the 911 Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Operators. The 13 year-old heard noises emitting from the interior such as drawers & cabinets opening & closing. As the 13 year-old was talking to dispatchers as one of the subjects entered the bathroom she was hiding in and began to search through the cabinets. The subjects then abruptly left the residence in a hurry driving off in the SUV just seconds before Deputies arrived.

    At about 5:00 PM, after an extensive investigation by Deputies, information was obtained on the possible whereabouts of the intruders. Deputies proceeded to the Sparks area where they located 2 individuals at a residence in the 200 block of Citadel El Paso County, TX. CID Detectives interviewed both subjects and determined the subjects detained were in fact the burglars. Both were arrested & charged with BURGLARY OF HABITATION & remain at the El Paso County Detention Facility.

    ARRESTED:


    JUAN RIVERA (53) of the 200 block of Clemson El Paso, TX 79928
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    BURGLARY OF HABITATION - $50,000 BOND

    SAUL MONTOYA GARAY (36) of the 200 block of El Paso, TX
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    CHARGES:

    1. BURGLARY OF HABITATION - $50,000 BOND
    2. EVADING ARREST / DETENTION - $1,500 BOND
    3. PAROLE VIOLATION – **NO BOND**
    4. ASSAULT - $2,500 BOND

    INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

    NO OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED AT THIS TIME

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    Posted 09 December 2009 03:25 PM by jtovar
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    EPCSO SANTA WITH A BADGE PROGRAM IS STILL IN NEED OF MORE GIFTS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN. THANK YOU!!

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    wreath7EL PASO COUNTY,TX-  During this Holiday season, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office will once again be delivering & distributing hundreds of gifts to needy or underprivileged children. As every year, the Sheriff’s Office takes great pride in fulfilling the Christmas wishes & bringing joy to several children in El Paso County, Texas.

    Right now there are still 250+ gifts still needed to ensure every single child receives a Christmas gift. All gifts are to be delivered to the children next week beginning Dec. 15th thru December 18, 2009. Gifts needed are for children between ages 3 to 5. Several Office Divisions & Sections have already donated several gifts & we thank you for your generosity & a job well done.

    We are asking any employee of the Sheriff’s Office who can assist in donating that 1 extra gift to bring joy & happiness to these children to please contact; Public Affairs Director Chris Acosta at (915) 538-2223 or (915) 479-0797. We only have a few days left before delivery & would like all children to receive their Christmas wish. Thank you to all of you, the valued employees of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.       

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    Posted 09 December 2009 12:45 PM by jtovar
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    UPDATE: SHOTS FIRED IN WESTWAY, TX / 2 ARRESTED SUBJECTS IDENTIFIED

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    Contact: Deputy Jesse Tovar /  PUBLIC AFFAIRS  

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    Release Date / Time:  Monday, December 7, 2009  11:55 AM

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

    EVENT:  DEPUTIES RESPOND TO SHOTS FIRED IN WESTWAY, TX

    LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 8600 block of Essex Westway, TX

    DATE / TIME: Sunday, December 6, 2009 8:10 PM

    RESULT:  ARRESTS MADE  / INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

    handcuffs UPDATE:  Sheriff’s Office Investigator’s are continuing with the investigation in last nights incident in Westway, TX. At this point, 2 individuals have been arrested in connection with last nights incident. They are identified as ALEX SILVA (21) & DANIEL PRIETO (20) – both from Westway, TX. More arrests may be forthcoming. It is still undetermined if the residence struck by the multiple BB’s was targeted or if the subjects just randomly picked that particular home. No other information will be released at this time.

    ARRESTED:

    ALEX SILVA (21) ALEX SILVA (21) ALEX SILVACHARGE:
    AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AGAINST A PUBLIC SERVANT- $10,000 BOND
    PROBATION VIOLATION - $5,000 BOND      


    DANIEL PRIETO (20)
    DANIEL PRIETO (20)
    DANIEL PRIETO
    CHARGE:
    ASSAULT ON  A PUBLIC SERVANT- $5,000 BOND

    BACKGROUND:

    CRIMESCENE  WESTWAY, TX-  Sunday night 12-06-09 at about 8:10 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a “Shots Fired” call in the area of the 8600 block of Essex Westway, TX. Deputies arrived within minutes and met with the homeowner who told Deputies their residence was getting shot at by unknown persons from an unknown direction.

    Deputies proceeded to the location of the damaged property when suddenly shots were encountered by on scene Deputies towards their direction / location (northside of home). Deputies took cover as the home continued getting struck.

    Responding District Units & Strike Team Deputies set up a perimeter in the general area & encountered 4 individuals in the area of Applewood & Kingsway. Deputies immediately detained the individuals at which time one of the subjects became combative with Deputies & began resisting arrest. He was swiftly restrained & taken into custody. At this time, two of the individuals detained remain in custody pending several charges.

    SO DETECTIVE CID Detectives have responded to the scene. Right now, Sheriff’s Officials are working an active crime scene as an overnight investigation continues. The weapon used in connection with shooting at the Essex residence has been identified as a BB gun rifle which was recovered by Sheriff’s Officials. It is still undetermined if the two individuals in custody are connected to the shooting.

    The identities of the subjects in custody will not be released at this time as the investigation continues.

    THIS CASE WILL BE UPDATED IN THE NEXT FEW HOURS

    NO OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED AT THIS TIME

        END OF NEWS RELEASE

    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.

    Posted 07 December 2009 11:55 AM by jtovar
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