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Federal Funding to expand the Sheriff’s Office Crisis Intervention TEAM
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April 7, 2022
El Paso, Texas - The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with Emergence Health Network is the recipient of $2,015,000.00 dollars in federal funding. This funding is introduced by Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and will provide startup funding to expand the Sheriff’s Office Crisis Intervention Team. The expansion will take place by October 2022 and will add one lieutenant, one sergeant, seven deputies, and 8 EHN clinicians to the team. The expansion of the team will provide mental health resources to the El Paso Community in an effort to direct citizens that are experiencing a mental health crisis to the appropriate services.
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AGRRAVATED ASSAULT ARREST- JOHNATHON ACOSTA
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April 6, 2022
El Paso, Texas- On Monday, April 4th, 2022, at about 10:55 pm, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Deputies from the Peter John Herrera Patrol Station were dispatched to the 300 block of NW H Ave, in reference to an Aggravated Assault. Johnathon Acosta, 19-year-old was taken into custody without incident, after he drove by a residence several times and fired at least one gunshot. No injuries were reported in the shooting. Acosta was booked into the El Paso County Jail for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon under no bond.
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Featured Fugitives Are Apprehended
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EL PASO, TEXAS – Eduardo Conde and Eric Jesus Menchaca, who were initially featured on the Crime Stoppers Most Wanted have been apprehended. Conde was featured on March 25, 2022, and was wanted for AGGRAVATED ASSAULT W/DEADLY WEAPON. Menchaca, was featured on April 1, 2022, and was wanted for ASSAULT INT/RECK/BREATH/CIRC FAM MEM PREV CONV (2 COUNTS).
Contact: Crime Stoppers Coordinator at 915 212-4056
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DEPUTIES ASSIST FAMILY AT the 7500 Block of WILLOUGHBY IN CANUTILLO
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April 5, 2022
El Paso, Texas – On March 18, 2022, at approximately 12:00 pm., El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputies from the Northwest Patrol Station were conducting their regular patrol duties, when they observed a vehicle along with the Rio Grande River levy close to the 7500 block of Willoughby in Canutillo, Texas. Deputies conducted a welfare check and discovered that a family (husband, wife, and five children) were staying in a small tent by the river because they had recently been evicted from their apartment and had no place to stay. Upon realizing the situation of this family, the deputies immediately coordinated to provide the family with food, water, and blankets. Also, deputies were able to make arrangements with the Salvation Army, who accepted the mother and children to provide them with shelter and other services. Deputies transported the children and their mother to the Salvation Army, while the husband was provided gas money by deputies so he could utilize his vehicle to visit his family. With this, deputies show their community how much they care about their well-being, and that their jobs not only require preventing and investigating crime but helping people in need.
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PAWS IN DETENTION ATTEND ALICIA CHACON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL CAREER DAY
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April 4, 2022
El Paso, Texas- On April 1, 2022, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office PAWS (Pets Advancing Wellness and Success) in the Detention section attended Alicia Chacon International School for a Career Day. Students and staff learned about the P.A.W.S. program and how to become a Detention Officer or a Deputy. Officer Fernandez and Chavez along with P.A.W.S. Canines Cadet Addie and Gunner attended the event and conducted demonstrations on basic commands. Canine Cadets from the P.A.W.S. program may be adopted through the Animal Rescue League of El Paso by calling (915) 877-5002.
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SAN ELIZARIO HIGH SCHOOL CRIMINAL JUSTICE CLUB CLEAN UP
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April 5, 2022
El Paso, Texas – The San Elizario High School Criminal Justice Club has adopted State Road FM110 and has committed to the clean-up and beautification of the roadway. This roadway is at the same location as the memorial for Deputy Peter John Herrera which makes this a special commitment for our future law enforcement officers. The San Elizario High School Criminal Justice Club which is led by their teacher (Retired Deputy) Alfredo Tellez. The group began the clean-up this past Saturday April 2, 2022, on FM 110 and completed at the Peter John Herrera Memorial. The San Elizario High School SRO Eduardo Placencia volunteered to help the club during the cleanup.
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Most Wanted Fugitives - Week of April 1, 2022
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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.... Contact: Crime Stoppers Coordinator @ (915) 212-4056