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14100 BLOCK OF FORT DEFIANCE DR. TRAFFIC STOP – VICTOR GONZALEZ
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August 9, 2022
El Paso, Texas – On Saturday, August 6th, 2022, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputies assigned to the Montana Patrol Station, conducted a traffic stop at the 14100 block of Fort Defiance Dr. Through the course of the investigation, deputies located marijuana and prescription pills underneath the center console. The driver of the vehicle was identified as 24-year-old, Victor Gonzalez. The driver of the vehicle was arrested and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1: 1G < 4G and Possession of Marijuana: < 2 oz. Gonzalez was booked into the El Paso County Jail under a $6,000 bond.
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HI-Five Friday at WM. D. Surratt Elementary
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August 8, 2022
El Paso, Texas – On Friday, August 5, 2022, with the return of the normal school routine, William David Surratt Elementary is bringing back “Hi-Five Fridays.” This morning Deputy Rillo assigned to our Traffic Unit was able to assist in greeting students and staff as they arrived to start their school / workday. Parents were delighted to see Deputy Rillo as they brought their children to school. In strengthening our Community Policing efforts, we will continue to bring such events to the W.D.S. campus.
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Hacienda Del Norte Homeowners association meeting
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El Paso, Texas – On Saturday, August 6, 2022, El Paso County Sheriff's Office Community Service deputies attended the Hacienda Del Norte Homeowners association meeting, Deputies presented and passed out information on identity theft and scams on senior citizens. They also handed out the important phone number cards to all the members. They also showed them how to download the crime map and our Facebook that is listed on the cards.
Commander Urrutia discussed the issues happening at Fort Defiance Dr. and addressed the new curfew order. Residents asked about having vehicles towed on their property. They were advised if it’s on their property, they can have the vehicles towed. Lt. Harrison also addressed issues on Fort Defiance.
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HORIZON – EASTLAKE Regional cOMMUNITY MEETING
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August 6, 2022
El Paso, Texas – On Saturday, August 6, 2022, representing the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, Community Service Section Deputies attended the Horizon-Eastlake Regional Community. The Meeting was held at the ESD Fire Administration Building Located at 14151 Nunda Ave., Horizon City, Texas 79928. Presentations from the University Medical Center of El Paso and El Paso County Commissioner Pct.3 Illiana Holguín were given.
Sheriffs Deputies provided Informational pamphlets on “Lock it or Lose it” and answered questions. They also provided residents with information on the upcoming events that the Sheriff’s Office is having. National Coffee with a deputy on October 5th, 2022, and Texas Night Out on October 4th, 2022.
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Most Wanted Fugitives Week of August 5, 2022
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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
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SHERIFF’S OFFICE STILL ASKING FOR FAN DONATIONS!!
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August 5, 2022
El Paso, Texas – On Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office Foundation along with the deputies from the Sheriff’s Office Community Services Section, hosted a Fan Drive to collect Fans to help people especially the elderly, special needs, and veterans. The Fan Drive was held at El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters Cafeteria located at 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, TX 79938.
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has been part of the Extreme Weather Task Force for the past 13 years. The Extreme Weather Task Force has received 478 fan requests. Unfortunately, their fan donations have been low. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Foundation had a set goal of collecting at least 500 but were fans short. We are very grateful to El Paso Elks Lodge 187, who donated 100 fans, plus other people in the community who donated.
We are continuing the drive until Monday, August 8th, in hopes to collect 100 more!! We truly appreciate if every county employee would donate at least one. We thank those county employees who have already donated.
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Sgt. Lorenzo Adan Morales Terminated
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August 5, 2022
El Paso, Texas - Lorenzo Morales, arrested by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office on July 18, 2022, on an indictment for Indecency with a Child by Contact, has been terminated from the Sheriff’s Office effective today. He had been employed with the agency for 13 years, most recently working as a supervisor at the Downtown Jail Facility.
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#IMPAWSTERS – August 4, 2022
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SHERIFF’S OFFICE: MOST WANTED FURever HOME
For More Information,
Please Contact EPASadoptions@elpasotexas.gov
All Most Wanted pets, come with spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip, and registration.
Pets will also be sent home with pet food and supplies (bowls, leash, and collar)
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FAN DRIVE TODAY
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El Paso County Sheriff's Foundation
Happening Today!
Sheriff’s Office is hosting a FAN DRIVE Wednesday, August 3rd from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm to be held at El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters Cafeteria, 3850 Justice Drive. Hope you consider donating a fan to help us meet our fan request. Sheriff’s Office would like to meet the goal of 500 fans, if you wish to donate before the drive you can drop off your donation at Sheriff’s Headquarters or you can send me an email requesting pickup. We thank you in advance for your help and support.
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International Association for Identification Certification
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August 2, 2022
El Paso, Texas – Last week the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Unit attended a Preparation Course for a Certification Exam through the International Association for Identification. IAI is the oldest and largest forensic association in the world. This professional forensic association represents a diverse, knowledgeable, and experienced membership that is assembled to educate, share, critique, and publish methods, techniques, and research in the physical forensic science disciplines. IAI offers eight different certifications related to forensic science disciplines: bloodstain pattern analyst, crime scene, footwear, forensic art, forensic photography, forensic video, latent print, and ten print fingerprint.
As of July 2022, there were only 990 IAI Certified Crime Scene Investigators, 495 IAI Certified Crime Scene Analysts, and 330 IAI Certified Senior Crime Analysts in the world. As of August 2022, there were only four certified through the Crime Scene Certification Board in El Paso (1 CCSI, 2 CCSA, 1 CSCSA).
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The Certified Crime Scene Investigator Certification (CCSI) is aimed at the beginning crime scene investigator (min. 1-year experience) to assist in the basic methodology of completing a thorough crime scene investigation, which includes locating, documenting, and collecting evidence.
On Monday, August 1st the Sheriff’s Office received notification that all five crime scene investigators that tested for IAI Certification passed their respective exams. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office now was 1 IAI Certified Crime Scene Investigator (CCSI), 2 IAI Certified Crime Scene Analysts (CCSA), and 2 IAI Certified Senior Crime Analysts (CSCSA).
Mr. Pryor and Mr. Cervantes are the first two Certified Senior Crime Analysts in our office’s recent history. Aside from being internationally certificated, this designation brings immediate credibility to the Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Unit within the region as well as in the courtroom. The Sheriff’s Office is very proud of the work that these men and women have done.
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Traffic stop at the 14100 block of Fort Defiance Dr.
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August 2, 2022
El Paso, Texas – On Saturday, July 30th, 2022, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputies assigned to the Montana Patrol Station conducted a traffic stop at the 14100 block of Fort Defiance Dr. Through the course of the investigation, deputies located a THC vape pin and a handgun underneath the driver’s seat. The driver also had cocaine and Xanax on his person. The driver of the vehicle was identified as 17-year-old Joshoa Gutierrez. The driver of the vehicle was arrested and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance (Penalty Group 2: <1 G), Possession of Controlled Substance (Penalty Group 2: 1-4 G), Possession of Controlled Substance (Penalty Group 3: < 28G), Possession of Controlled Substance (Penalty Group 1: <1G), and Unlawful Carrying of Weapon. Gutierrez was booked into the El Paso County Jail without further incident, under a combined bond of $5,000. A 16-year-old juvenile passenger reported as a runaway was located in the vehicle and released to EPPD.
