NEWS RELEASE- MISSION RIDGE AREA- THEFT OF PACKAGES AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

EL PASO, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 6, 2025 - On January 30, 2025, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Montana Patrol Station responded to two separate incidents of Criminal Mischief in the 12700 block of Monmouth Ave. in east El Paso County, Texas. In both cases, a juvenile offender, identified by surveillance footage, was seen throwing rocks at residential windows, causing significant damage. The suspect was described as wearing white tennis shoes, khaki pants, and a black hoodie.

Later that same day, the popular local Instagram account “Therealfitfamelpaso” posted videos showing the same juvenile stealing packages in the same area shortly after the window damage was reported. Following an investigation, it was confirmed that the juvenile involved in both incidents was the same individual.

Through a collaborative effort, including public outreach via “Therealfitfamelpaso” and assistance from the Socorro Independent School District Police Department, the juvenile was positively identified. The 14-year-old suspect was charged with Criminal Mischief in two categories: damage of $2,500 to $30,000 and damage between $100 and $750, in connection with the broken windows.

The juvenile offender was taken into custody by deputies and detectives from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and referred to the El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department. While the victims of the package thefts have yet to come forward, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone who may have been affected by theft or criminal mischief in the area to report their incidents.