SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARRESTS SUBJECT FOLLOWING TRAFFIC STOP

SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARRESTS SUBJECT FOLLOWING TRAFFIC STOP

UPDATE: March 3, 2021

As a result of the investigation, charges faced by Banda have been modified and added. Additionally, it was determined responding deputies received aid from a citizen passing by resulting in the detention of Banda.

On Tuesday, March 2, 2021, Banda was indicted on five felony charges: three counts of Aggravated Assault Against a Public Servant, one count of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and one count of Possession of Controlled Substance.

Original: March 1, 2021

El Paso, Texas – On Monday, March 1, 2021, at approximately 3:45 pm, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a traffic stop at the 7200 block of Doniphan Dr. that resulted in the arrest of 41-year-old Mario Banda.

A traffic stop was initiated after deputies observed the trailer Banda was pulling was not displaying a license plate. During the roadside interview, Banda exited his vehicle and fled on foot. Through the course of the foot pursuit, Banda displayed a firearm in the direction of the deputies. Subsequently, deputies deployed their taser, resulting in Banda being disarmed.

On March 1, 2021, Banda was taken into custody without further incident and he was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility for Evading Arrest or Detention, Aggravated Assault, Resisting Arrest, Unlawful Carrying, Possession of Controlled Substance (PG1), and Possession of Marijuana.

No other information is available at this time.

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