June 7, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jim Klaes @ (915) 479-8478
CRIME STOPPERS MOST WANTED FILES (week of June 7, 2009)
EL PASO, TEXAS –
The El Paso Police Department is currently looking for the following individuals who have outstanding warrants (current as of Saturday, June 6th, 2009) in the El Paso County. Listed below is this week’s most wanted and Crime Stoppers is asking for the community’s help in locating.
Crime Stoppers CAN NOT clear any warrants. Individuals featured need to contact the El Paso Police Department (Fugitives) to CLEAR an existing warrant, NOT CRIME STOPPERS!
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Barron, Michael dob 07/14/85 h/m
5’04” 130 lbs. Black Hair Brown Eyes
Aggravated Assault
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Martin, Dominic dob 02/26/77 b/m
5’10” 200 lbs. Black Hair Brown Eyes
Assault Class “A”
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Lopez, Salvador dob 05/01/78 h/m
5’06” 190 lbs. Black Hair Brown Eyes
Evading Arrest w/Vehicle
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Vitiello, Vincent dob 11/13/30 w/m
5’07” 150 lbs. White Hair BlueEyes
Violation of Protective Order
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Villalobos, Paul dob 05/05/90 h/m
5’06” 150 lbs. Black Hair Brown Eyes
Burglary of Habitation
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Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc., is a non-profit organization bringing together the community, law enforcement and the media to solve crime.
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F.B.I. SEEKS SUSPECT
IN BANK LARCENY
Crime Stoppers of El Paso is assisting agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation in identifying and locating a man who committed an act of bank larceny on the eastside, making this the “Crime of the Week.”
On Friday, May 29th, about 10:30 P.M., a lone man threw a rock into the door on the west side of the G.E.C.U. branch located at 10435 Vista Del Sol. The man went into the building, but stayed for only a few minutes. He attempted to take a coin exchange machine inside the building, but it was too heavy and he dropped it. It was also too heavy to pick back up again, so he fled.
The subject is described as a white male, bald, wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans, black ball cap, and black gloves. He was wearing a bandana over his face.
F.B.I. agents are asking anyone with information about this suspect to call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-TIPS(8477) or submit your tip online at www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may earn a cash reward up to $1,000.
Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a private non-profit corporation that brings together the community, law enforcement and the media to solve crime.
Crime Stoppers of El Paso ’09 stats / Since inception (1978)
Subjects arrested 18 3,651
Cases 33 4,425
Narcotics recovered $ 0 $ 47,615,646
Property recovered $ 53,000 $ 4,153,456
Rewards issued $ 4,500 $ 846,600
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115 lbs. of Marijuana seized during drug bust / 4 suspects arrested
LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 7200 block of N. Loop El Paso County, TX
DATE / TIME: Wednesday, June 3, 2009 5:00 PM
RESULT: ARRESTS MADE
EL PASO COUNTY, TX– Late Wednesday afternoon 06-03-09 at 5:00 PM, Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Metro Border Crime Initiative (BCI) observed a narcotics transaction taking place at the 7200 block of North Loop in El Paso, Texas. The suspects were transferring bundles of marijuana from one vehicle to another. Deputies converged on the scene and took four suspects into custody. A total of 114.5 lbs of marijuana was recovered at the scene. Three older model vehicles were impounded and seized.
(PHOTOS OF BUST COURTESY EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
ARRESTED:
EDWARDO GARCIA (47) of the 500 block of Medina Chamberino, NM
CHARGE:
ILLEGAL BARTER, EXPENDITURE, OR INVESTMENT IN MARIJUANA >50 lbs. <2,000 lbs- $75,000 BOND
LETICIA VALENCIA (47) of the 14000 block of Lago Sereno Horizon, TX
CHARGE:
ILLEGAL BARTER, EXPENDITURE, OR INVESTMENT IN MARIJUANA >50 lbs. <2,000 lbs- $60,000 BOND
JAME MENDOZA (31) of the 200 block of Davis El Paso, TX
CHARGE:
ILLEGAL BARTER, EXPENDITURE, OR INVESTMENT IN MARIJUANA >50 lbs. <2,000 lbs- $60,000 BOND
MARCOS MARRUFO (37) of the 9000 block of Polaris El Paso, TX
CHARGE:
ILLEGAL BARTER, EXPENDITURE, OR INVESTMENT IN MARIJUANA >50 lbs. <2,000 lbs- $100,000 BOND
According to the Texas Health & Safety Code Sec. 481.126
OFFENSE: ILLEGAL BARTER, EXPENDITURE, OR INVESTMENT. (a) A person commits an offense if the person:
(1) barters property or expends funds the person knows are derived from the commission of an offense under this chapter punishable by imprisonment in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for life;
(2) barters property or expends funds the person knows are derived from the commission of an offense under Section 481.121(a) that is punishable under Section 481.121(b)(5);
(3) barters property or finances or invests funds the person knows or believes are intended to further the commission of an offense for which the punishment is described by Subdivision (1); or
(4) barters property or finances or invests funds the person knows or believes are intended to further the commission of an offense under Section 481.121(a) that is punishable under Section 481.121(b)(5).
(b) An offense under Subsection (a)(1) or (3) is a felony of the first degree. An offense under Subsection (a)(2) or (4) is a felony of the second degree.
(NOTE: INDIVIDUALS ARRESTED / SHOWN ABOVE ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW)
AN INVESTIGATION CONTINUES
NO OTHER INFORMATION IS BEING RELEASED AT THIS TIME
END OF NEWS RELEASE
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STRIKE TEAM DEPUTIES ARREST TEEN AFTER VEHICLE CHASE THROUGH DESERT
LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: EAST EL PASO COUNTY, TX (DESERT AREA)
DATE / TIME: THURSDAY, June 4, 2009 7:53 PM
RESULT: ARREST MADE
EAST EL PASO COUNTY, TX– Late Thursday night 06-04-09 at 7:53 PM, Strike Team Deputies were patrolling the desert area north of the 15300 block of Kentwood. Deputies observed suspicious activity and proceeded to investigate. Deputies noticed several males standing by two passenger vehicles. As the Deputies approached in a marked patrol unit, the subjects entered their vehicles and sped off from the area. Deputies attempted to stop both vehicles, but the drivers refused to pull over. Both vehicles continued to travel north into the desert at a high rate of speed. A pursuit through the desert continued for almost 2 miles until one of the fleeing vehicles; a grey Hyundai Tiburon lost control and got stuck in the sand. Strike Team Deputies took the occupants into custody (male driver / male passenger). The driver was arrested & charged with EVADING ARREST / DETENTION W/ VEHICLE. He was identified as ROBERT GONZALEZ (18) of the 600 block of Cascada Horizon, TX. The 18 year-old passenger was issued a Class C citation for MINOR IN POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL and released to his parents.
The second vehicle which fled is described as a grey Ford Mustang. After an extensive search Deputies were unable to locate the Mustang, however they are continuing with the investigation & following several leads.
ARRESTED:
ROBERT GONZALEZ (18)
CHARGES:
EVADING ARREST / DETENTION W/ VEHICLE- $1,500 BOND
(NOTE: INDIVIDUAL ARRESTED / SHOWN ABOVE IS PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW)
AN INVESTIGATION CONTINUES
NO OTHER INFORMATION IS BEING RELEASED AT THIS TIME
END OF NEWS RELEASE
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CBP officers seize more than half a ton of marijuana in a commercial shipment of metal sheets
El Paso, Texas —U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) field operations officers working at the El Paso port of entry seized 1,213 pounds of marijuana Thursday late afternoon. The drugs were discovered in a commercial shipment of metal sheets. The estimated value of the drugs is $1,031,050.
The seizure was made at 6:00 p.m. (MST) when a 1991 Freightliner tractor pulling a flat bed trailer arrived from Mexico at the Bridge of the Americas commercial facility. The driver declared metal sheets to CBP. The CBP officer performed a cursory inspection of the shipment then referred it for an x-ray examination. The Vehicle and Cargo Inspection System (VACIS) confirmed anomalies in the stacks of metal sheets. The CBP officers continued with their inspection removing 498 marijuana filled packages from the hollowed out stacks of metal plates. No arrests were made. The investigation continues.
“The job to balance facilitation and enforcement is something we do every day at the Port of El Paso,” said William Molaski, U. S. Customs and Border Protection, El Paso port director. “This large marijuana seizure is the excellent enforcement work done by our officers.”
CBP Field Operations is responsible for securing our borders at the ports of entry. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers’ primary mission is anti-terrorism; they screen all people, vehicles, and goods entering the United States, while facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel into and out of the United States. Their mission also includes carrying out traditional border-related responsibilities, including narcotics interdiction, enforcing immigration law, protecting the nation’s food supply and agriculture industry from pests and diseases, and enforcing trade laws.
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Man dies days after motorcycle collision
Date/Time: 06-02-2009 @ 2:27a.m.
Location: 8900 Gateway East
Vehicle: 2003 Harley Davidson, Fat-Boy Motorcycle, Turquise/Black
Driver: David Alejandro MENDOZA, 29 years of age, 900 block of Calais
EL PASO, TEXAS – A man dies days after being involved in a motorcycle collision in El Paso’s Mission Valley. On June 2, 2009, at 2:27a.m., 29-year old David Alejandro Mendoza was driving a 2003 Harely Davidson on the 8900 block of Gateway East and was approaching Zaragoza on the right lane of traffic. As he was driving, he struck the right curb, which caused him to lose control of the motorcycle. As a result he was thrown from the motorcycle and landed on the right lane resulting in serious head injuries. Mendoza was taken to Thomason Hospital where he was listed in critical condition. Mendoza was not wearing a helmet. Speed is not suspected as a factor in the collision, however investigators do suspect alcohol, but will have to await toxicology reports to confirm any alcohol involvement. On Thursday June 4, 2009, Mendoza died at Thomason Hospital. This becomes the 25th traffic death for 2009 as compared to 22 at this time last year. This is also considered the 6th motorcycle involved death for this year compared to 6 last year.
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Man stabbed over a reserved parking spot
Date/Time: 06-04-2009 @ 10:10p.m.
Location: 8804 Alameda (Apartment Parking Lot)
Victim: Juan Ceballos, 24 years of age, 8804 Alameda
Arrested: Jose Aguilera, 22 years of age age, 8804 Alameda
EL PASO, TEXAS – A fight over a reserved parking spot leaves one man hospitalized and another in jail. Just after ten last night, an Officer from the Mission Valley Regional Command Center was responding to an unrelated call, when he passed by 8804 Alameda and could hear yelling and noticed 24-year old Juan Ceballos holding his abdomen area. The officer quickly stopped and learned that Ceballos had been stabbed. The officer also saw 22-year old Jose Aguilera approaching him with his hand up. The officer detained Aguilera and conducted an investigation. The officer learned 24-year old Juan Ceballos had been asked to move his car out of parking spot belonging to another neighbor that had given Aguilera a ride. During this time an argument ensued which quickly escalated to a physical fight. The fight was separated and Aguilera went to his apartment and exited, now armed with a knife. The pair fought again and Ceballos was stabbed in his abdomen area. Ceballos was taken to Thomason Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Aguilera was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon (2nd Degree Felony).
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Stash house seizes over 150 pounds of pot
Date/Time: 06/02/09 @ 4:15 p.m.
Location: 1490 George Dieter
Arrested: Angel Ramirez, 29 years of age, 500 block of Center Way, El Paso, Tx
EL PASO, TEXAS – Investigators of the West Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (H.I.D.T.A.) Stash House Unit recovered 157.20 pounds of Marihuana late
Tuesday afternoon. Detectives while conducting an ongoing investigation were led to 1490 George Dieter from a residence in the 400 block of Bates. The investigation revealed that Angel Ramirez was in possession of 126 bundles marihuana with a total weight of 157.2 pounds. Ramirez was placed under arrest and charged with Possession of Marihuana over 50 lbs. and Under 2000 lbs. and was booked on a bond of $40,000.00.
This investigation continues…
The West Texas HIDTA Stash House unit would like to remind the public of possible indicators
1) Rental homes
2) Attached garages
3) Unkept Yards
4) Little if any furniture
5) Occupants keep to themselves (not visible on a daily basis)
6) Occupants will not hold a normal pattern of lifestyle
7) Different vehicles (especially vans and pickup trucks) entering and exiting the garage
8) Vehicles arriving at the stash house will have different out of town plates (Texas, New Mexico, Mexico, and paper “buyer” or “dealer” plates
9) Sudden activity in the home after days or weeks of not seen anyone at the home
10) Accumulation of advertisements on the front door
11) Occupants do not usually put their trash out for regular collection, but instead prefer to dump it at another location themselves.
These again are some of the typical indicators of a stash house, and these indicators alone do not necessarily mean
that the occupants of the home are running a stash house. As a general rule if residents believe there is suspicious activity in
a home in there area they should call the West Texas Stash House Unit at 629-8600 or Crime Stoppers at 566-8477(TIPS).
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Today's Bank Robbery 6.3.09
El Paso's 11th bank robbery occurred today about 2pm at Compass Bank, 2110 N Yarbrough, El Paso, Texas. The subject is described as:
Hispanic male
5'5"-5'7" 200-230 lbs
early 40s
Black hair
Clothes: red t-shirt with white stripes, jeans, visor (cap), loafers
The subject entered the bank, gave the teller a note stating this was a robbery, then left the bank on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.
If anyone has information about this crime, they can contact the FBI at 915-832-5000.
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DWI driver arrested for escape / unauthorized use of vehicle
LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 1200 Gonzalez San Elizario, TX
DATE / TIME: Tuesday, June 2, 2009 11:30 PM
RESULT: ARREST MADE
EL PASO COUNTY, TX– Late Tuesday night 06-02-09 at about 11:30 PM, a Sheriff’s Deputy observed a yellow Chevy truck disregard a stop sign at the intersection of Gonzalez and Alnor in San Elizario, TX. The Deputy conducted a traffic stop on the said vehicle at 1200 block of Gonzalez. Upon making contact with the driver, the Deputy noticed the driver to be highly intoxicated. The driver eventually failed a standard field sobriety test & was placed under arrest for DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED. The driver was handcuffed (hands behind his back) & placed in the backseat of the Deputys’ patrol unit.
During the time the Sheriff’s Deputy was outside of his patrol unit turning over the drivers vehicle to the wrecker service. The intoxicated driver managed to free himself and slide his arms downward allowing him to now have his arms in front of him (still handcuffed). At that point the driver opened the barrier window (which divides the front & backseats), climbed to the drivers seat & drove off with the patrol unit.
Assistance was immediately summoned where responding Deputies converged to the area of occurrence. The unit was spotted in the desert near canal banks in the same immediate area. After an intense search the suspect was spotted in a nearby field & taken into custody.
The patrol unit was recovered within minutes & found with no significant damage.
The suspect was identified as DANIEL SOLIS (36) of the 1300 block of Saltillo San Elizario, TX. He was arrested & charged with UNAUTHORIZED USE OF VEHICLE and ESCAPE FROM CUSTODY.
(Booking photo below is from a previous arrest)
ARRESTED:
DANIEL SOLIS (36)
CHARGES:
UNAUTHORIZED USE OF VEHICLE- $5,000 BOND
ESCAPE FROM CUSTODY- $5,000 BOND
(NOTE: INDIVIDUAL ARRESTED / SHOWN ABOVE IS PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW)
AN INVESTIGATION CONTINUES AS MORE CHARGES MAY BE PENDING
NO OTHER INFORMATION IS BEING RELEASED AT THIS TIME
END OF NEWS RELEASE
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
June 3, 2009
This morning at approximately 0115 hours 8 units with the El Paso Fire Department responded to a fire at the Newel Recycling Plant on the 6800 block of Market in the industrial area of the city. First units on the scene reported heavy smoke and flames coming from the complex and placed a condition II on the fire.
The complex was closed for business and firefighters had to use forcible entry to gain access into the plant. The fire was brought under control 0210 hours. Firefighters were at the scene until the early morning hours extinguishing hot spots in the complex. .
Firefighters at the scene conducted an investigation and determined that the due to the recent rains and high humidity this past week spontaneous combustion was the probable cause of the fire. Dollar damages for this fire were not available. There were no reported injuries to firefighters or civilians.
Firefighters determined that the material burning is called “fluff”. According to the general manger at the plant, “fluff is anything that is left over from the recyclable material that is non-metallic and finally taken to the landfill.
The last fire, which occurred on May 16th, caused $20,000.00 in damages. Unable to eliminate several accidental causes, Investigators with the Fire Marshals were unable to determine an exact cause of that fire.
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CBP goes full WHTI implementation and intercepts imposter with genuine U.S. passport
EL PASO, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers working at the El Paso port of entry arrested a Mexican national for making a claim to United States citizenship by presenting a genuine U.S passport not issued to him. The arrest was made at the Bridge of the Americas international crossing Monday afternoon.
The apprehension was made at approximately 4:15 p.m. when 28-year-old Librado Escobedo-Gonzalez applied for entry into the U.S. from Mexico. The CBP officer noticed an inconsistency in the U.S. passport. Escobedo was escorted to Passport Control secondary inspection for further examination. During the course of the inspection, CBP officers discovered Escobedo was an imposter. Escobedo is not the legitimate owner of the passport. CBP officers arrested Escobedo for making a false claim to U.S. Citizenship. Escobedo is being held at the El Paso County Detention facility without bond.
“The requirement for U.S. and Canadian citizens to present a WHTI approved document when entering the United States strengthen our enforcement efforts,”said William Molaski, CBP El Paso Port Director. “The WHTI document requirement made the inspection process that much more secure.”
On Monday, CBP fully implemented WHTI at U.S. land and sea ports of entry. U.S. and Canadian citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry need to have WHTI compliant documents, most commonly a U.S. passport, passport card, trusted traveler card or enhanced driver’s license.
While anti-terrorism is the primary mission of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the inspection process at the ports of entry associated with this mission results in impressive numbers of enforcement actions in all categories.
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FAILED CARJACKING RESULTS IN STABBING OF 2 MEN / SUSPECT CAUGHT
LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 1300 N. Horizon El Paso County, TX (LOVE’S Truck stop)
DATE / TIME: Monday, 06-01-09 11:50 PM
RESULT: ARREST MADE
EL PASO COUNTY, TX– Late Monday night 06-01-09 at about 11:50 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the Loves Truck Stop located at the 1300 block of Horizon Blvd. El Paso County, TX in reference to a stabbings that had just occurred. Deputies arrived on scene moments later to find 2 individuals suffering from stab wounds. According to the the 1st victim (driver of vehicle) he was sitting in his car when he observed a male subject approach his vehicle & proceed to open the car door grabbing him in a choke hold at knife point & pulling him from the vehicle. In a desperate attempt to get away from the suspect, the Victim began to put up a struggle where the suspect proceeded to slash him on his right hand causing a severe laceration. The suspect proceeded to push the Victim away from the vehicle, where the suspect then got into the vehicle attempting to start the car, but was unable to do so due a faulty ignition key system.
The Victim’s brother (2nd victim) attempted to stop the suspect from taking the car and a fight ensued. The suspect with knife still in hand slashed at Victim #2 cutting him on the upper right arm causing a minor laceration. The suspect then fled on foot & ran towards I-10. Responding Deputies in coordination with Dispatch Operators began an intense “Manhunt” for the suspect. After an extensive search, Deputies located the suspect running westbound near I-10. He was quickly taken into custody by Sheriff’s Deputies. The suspect was positively identified as the assailant.
The suspect was identified as RAMON MOISES ZEPEDA (33) of the 800 block of Clark Anthony, NM. He was charged with 2 counts of AGGRAVATED ASSAULT W/ DEADLY WEAPON. ZEPEDA remains at the El Paso County Detention Facility.
The Victim’s were identified as DANIEL DE JESUS CAMPOS (18) & MANUEL ROLDAN (25) both of the 13000 block of Sparks El Paso County, TXARRESTED:
RAMON MOISES ZEPEDA (33)
CHARGES:
2 counts of AGGRAVATED ASSAULT W/ DEADLY WEAPON- $100,000 TOTAL BOND
INVESTIGATION CONTINUES
NO OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED AT THIS TIME
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Man critically injured in motorcycle crash
Date/Time: 06-02-09 @ 2:227 a.m.
Location: 8900 Gateway East
Vehicle: 2003 Harley Davidson Fat-Boy
Operator: 29-year old David Mendoza of the 900 block of Calis
EL PASO, TEXAS –A man is critically injured in a motorcycle crash. The Special Traffic Investigations Unit (STI) responded to 8900 Gateway East to assist Mission Valley Patrol with a serious motorcycle collision. The preliminary investigation revealed 29-year old David Mendoza rode a 2003 Harley Davidson motorcycle east on Gateway East. Mendoza struck the curb, lost control and was thrown from the motorcycle. Mendoza, who was not wearing a helmet, was taken to Thomason Hospital where he remains in critical condition. Investigators do NOT believe speed was a factor in this collision. The investigation continues.
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Update- roll-over near fabens, tx milemarker 50
LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: I-10 WEST Mile Marker 50 Fabens, TX
DATE / TIME: Sunday, 05-31-09 7:11 PM
RESULT: ACCIDENT / SEVERAL EJECTED
FABENS, TX– Late Sunday afternoon 05-31-09, at approximately 7:11 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to I-10 East mile marker 50 in reference to a single motor vehicle accident rollover. Deputies arrived moments later to find a 2001 Ford Windstar Van with extensive damage. Deputies determined the vehicle had 6 occupants, 3 of the occupants were ejected (2 children ages 9 & 11 / 1 17 year-old male). All other occupants were not ejected.
The 17 year-old male who was ejected sustained serious head injuries. The other 2 occupants that were ejected did not sustain life threatening injuries. All occupants were transported to R.E. Thomason Hospital for evaluation & treatment.
Due to the severity of the accident, Special Traffic Investigators were summoned to the scene. STI’s determined the 2001 Ford Windstar van driven by a 43 year-old female was traveling westbound on I-10 on the left lane at Mile Marker 50 when she lost control. The van veered to the right lane, the driver overcorrected to the left, continuing to travel south west, crossed the left shoulder and drove onto the center median where it went airborne, made two complete rolls and came to rest facing south, upright, on the two eastbound lanes. During the roll-over, three passengers were ejected. Interstate 10 eastbound lanes were closed down for several hours. All are from Northeast El Paso, TX.
The driver was identified as 43 year-old Blanca Estela Soto
Passengers were identified as:
Raymond Soto (5)
Leonor Enriquez Felix (43)
Jessica Felix (9) –ejected
Angel Felix (11) -ejected
Leonardo Felix (17) – ejected – Remains in critical condition at Thomason Hospital
NO OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED AT THIS TIME.
INVESTIGATION CONTINUES
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Constables Investigate Animal Cruelty Case
4-year old Boxer left in vehicle, succumbs to heat
(El Paso, TX)- On Friday, May 29th, 2009, the Precinct 2 Constable's Office began an investigation into the death of a 4-year-old Boxer named Prieta, which occurred in the 4500 block of Arlen in Northeast El Paso.
While preparing to leave an apartment complex after conducting two court-ordered evictions, deputies were made aware of a dog that appeared dead inside a car within the complex. One of Prieta's owners had placed her in their car unattended for up to one hour in 84-degree heat.
The dog owners removed Prieta from the vehicle and attempted to revive her, but Prieta had apparently already expired. Prieta's owners were immediately detained pending further investigation.
El Paso Police Department (EPPD) and Animal Control were requested and responded to the scene, as did Precinct 2 Constable Rick Gammon. After reviewing all information, and conferring with EPPD, determination was made that Precinct 2 would conduct the criminal investigation.
The case will be referred to the District Attorney's Office on charges of Cruelty to Non-Livestock Animals, a Class A Misdemeanor which carries a maximum jail term of 1 year and/or a $4000.00 fine. The owners were also cited for three separate Class C violations by Animal Control then released. The investigation continues.
For additional information, contact Precinct 2 Constable Rick Gammon at (915) 355-1483.
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Update- shooting in the area outside an eastside nightclub
LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 11200 Pellicano EL PASO, TX
DATE / TIME: Saturday, 05-30-09 2:00 AM
RESULT: SHOT FIRED
EL PASO, TX– UPDATE: Early Saturday morning 05-30-09 at about 2:00 AM, a Constable & a Deputy Constable were working an off-duty job at Bandolero’s Night Club located at 1421 N. Lee Trevino. The Constable & Deputy Constable heard what they believed to be a gunshot coming from or near the parking lot area. As the Constables were checking the area, they observed a male subject hiding in between the vehicles. The Constable & Deputy Constable called out to the subject identifying themselves at which time the subject fled on foot. The Constables pursued the subject on foot locating him in the property of the AT&T building located at the 11200 block of Pellicano. The Constable & Deputy Constable identified themselves and gave the subject several verbal commands to put up his hands. The male subject made a sudden movement towards his waistband area with his hands, at which time the Constable fired one shot from his duty weapon striking the subject on his left upper thigh area.
The Sheriff’s Office Crimes Against Persons Detectives were summoned & are continuing with the full investigation.
The subject was transported to Thomason Hospital with serious injuries. He went into surgery early Saturday morning 05-30-09 to remove the bullet from his left hip area. As of Monday, June 1, 2009- the subject who will not be identified at this time remains at the hospital in serious but stable condition. At this time the subject is facing EVADING ARREST / DETENTION CHARGES.
The Constable who engaged the subject is identified a CONSTABLE ROBERT P. WHITE of PRECINT 1. An investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
NO OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED AT THIS TIME.
INVESTIGATION CONTINUES
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MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2009 WANTED FUGITIVE:KENNY BONNER
FUGITIVE INFORMATION:
NAME: BONNER, KENNY (23)
AKA’s: FLOWERS, DENARD
DOB: 09-08-85
HEIGHT: 5’9”
WEIGHT: 185 lbs.
HAIR: Black
EYES: Brown
BUILD: Medium
TATTOO’S:
Upper Right Arm- ”KDBJ” & a Pitchfork
Back- “***”
Chest- Star
Left Leg- Crown
PLACE OF BIRTH: Houston, TX
The Manhunt is on for KENNY BONNER.
BONNER is wanted for the OFFENSE of:
SEX OFFENDERS DUTY TO REGISTER (10 YEARS) - $31,000 BOND
BONNER is a convicted sex offender on a charge of Indecency with a Child (by Contact) which he committed as Juvenile, the victim’s in this case were 3 & 4 year old girls. BONNER was confined to the Texas Youth Commission for one year and received an additional two years probation. BONNER is on Parole and is still required to Register as a Sex Offender for 10 years.
A few weeks ago on May 11, 2009, BONNER absconded from a halfway house located at 1700 Horizon El Paso County, TX & has not been seen since.
BONNER is a confirmed FOLK GANG MEMBER & is believed to remain in our area as he continues to elude capture.
If anyone has seen or knows the whereabouts of KENNY BONNER they are urged to call Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 566-TIPS (8477). Callers will remain anonymous & may be eligible for a reward if the information provided leads to the apprehension of the individuals featured.
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One man charged in early monring altercation
Date/Time: 05-30-2009 @ 2:11 a.m.
Location: 6269 Airport (First Cocktail Lounge)
Arrested: William Kelly. 20 years of age, Ft. Bliss Resident
EL PASO, TEXAS – Officers from the El Paso Police Department’s Central Regional Command Center responded to a man with a gun call early Saturday morning at the First Cocktail Lounge. Officer’s preliminary investigation revealed that William Kelly became engaged in an altercation at the First Cocktail Lounge with several individuals and during the confirmation Kelly displayed an imitation assault rifle. Central Patrol was able to locate Kelly a short distance away from the club. Kelly was placed under arrest and booked into the El Paso County Jail on Assault charges.
No mugs available in this case.
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Early morning stabbing victim treated at del sol
Date/Time: 05-30-09 @ 2:30 a.m.
Location: 9101 Gateway West Bl. (Romeos)
Victim: 23-year old Hispanic Male El Paso Resident
EL PASO, TEXAS – An early morning stabbing leaves a one man being treated at Del Sol Medical Center. Pebble Hills Patrol Officers responded to Romeos Nite Club located at 9101 Gateway West Bl. on a stabbing. The preliminary investigation revealed the victim was stabbed in the shoulder and writs areas by three (3) men early Saturday morning. The suspects in this case are described as Hispanic Males. The victim was transported to Del Sol Medical Center where he is being treated for his injuries which are considered non life threatening. Anyone with information is asked to call police at (915) 832-4400 or Crime Stoppers at (915) 566-TIPS (8477).
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Guzman apprehended
FORT BLISS, TEXAS—U.S. Marshals have apprehended, 23 year old PV2 Steven Guzman Saturday night in North Carolina. Guzman had been sought for questioning in connection with an alleged attempted rape and breaking and entering. Guzman is expected to be extradited back to El Paso.
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Crime stoppers family violence assaults
EL PASO, TEXAS –
Crime Stoppers of El Paso is asking for the media’s help in publicizing the persons listed below who have outstanding warrants for Family Violence assaults.
These are offenders who have already been found guilty of injuring a family member, and they are still at large within our community. With your assistance, we can bring them to justice.
If you are a victim of or a witness to family violence, report it immediately at 911. Or you can call Crime Stoppers at 566-TIPS (566-8477) to report on-going concerns. You will remain anonymous, and you could receive a cash reward if your information proves useful in apprehending these offenders:
Juarez, Hector DOB: 11/12/1986
Charge: Assault Causes Bodily Injury
Graham, Craig DOB: 06/21/1982
Charge: Assault Causes Bodily Injury
Gamon, Erica DOB: 09/21/1973
Charge: Assault Causes Bodily Injury
Ramirez, Raphael DOB: 07/21/1955
Charge: Assault Causes Bodily Injury
Gallegos, Jacob DOB: 03/19/1981
Charge: Assault Causes Bodily Injury
