PJH CID/TRU Team Arrest - Armando Bejarano

EL PASO, TX - JANUARY 4, 2024 - On December 28, 2023, Detectives and Targeted Response Unit Deputies from the Peter J Herrera Patrol Station apprehended 37-year-old Armando Bejarano. Bejarano was wanted on four outstanding criminal warrants, including charges of Theft of Property by the Sheriff's Office, Theft of Property by the Horizon City PD, Evading Arrest by the Socorro PD, and Evading with a Motor Vehicle, also by Socorro PD. The total bond amount for these charges had been set at $71,500. Bejarano was booked in the El Paso County Detention Facility. On December 30, 2023, the Criminal Jail Magistrate reduced Bejarano's bond to $41,500 despite his extensive arrest record. On December 31, 2023, Bejarano posted a bond and was released from jail. Throughout the year 2023, Bejarano was arrested 27 times. The majority of these arrests were related to property-related crimes, aggravated assault, weapons, and narcotics offenses. Despite Bejarano's extensive criminal history, he has been granted personal recognizance bonds and has had his bond reduced on multiple occasions. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of the community by apprehending individuals who threaten public safety. The Sheriff's Office will continue to work diligently to address and mitigate criminal activity.