HOME BURGLARIZED AS 13 YEAR-OLD HIDES IN THE BATHROOM / INTRUDERS ARRESTED
Release Date / Time: Wednesday, December 9, 2009 3:25 PM
SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office (LOWER VALLEY PATROL)
EVENT: HOME BURGLARIZED AS 13 YEAR-OLD HIDES IN BATHROOM
LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 200 block of Copan San Elizario, TX
DATE / TIME: Monday, December 8, 2009 11:10 AM
RESULT: ARRESTS MADE / DELAYED POSTING DUE TO ONGOING INVESTIGATION
SAN ELIZARIO, TX- On Monday 12-07-2009 at 11:10 AM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of Copan San Elizario, TX in reference to a Burglary of Habitation in progress. Deputies arrived moments later & met with a 13 year-old girl who was scared & shaking telling deputies that a few minutes earlier she was alone in the residence when noticed 2 male subjects arrive at the home and exit an SUV. The 13 year-old girl then told authorities she noticed both subjects approach the residence & saw one of the subjects go to the front door while the other walked around to the back of the house. The 13 year-old stated she then heard a loud crash as if a window was breaking at the rear of her residence. The subject then entered the residence through a back window as the frightened 13 year-old girl ran down the hallway of her home before the intruder could see her run into the bathroom. The 13 year-old hid in bathroom behind the shower curtain & called 911. The 13 year-old was very scared and shaken as she remained in contact with the 911 Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Operators. The 13 year-old heard noises emitting from the interior such as drawers & cabinets opening & closing. As the 13 year-old was talking to dispatchers as one of the subjects entered the bathroom she was hiding in and began to search through the cabinets. The subjects then abruptly left the residence in a hurry driving off in the SUV just seconds before Deputies arrived.
At about 5:00 PM, after an extensive investigation by Deputies, information was obtained on the possible whereabouts of the intruders. Deputies proceeded to the Sparks area where they located 2 individuals at a residence in the 200 block of Citadel El Paso County, TX. CID Detectives interviewed both subjects and determined the subjects detained were in fact the burglars. Both were arrested & charged with BURGLARY OF HABITATION & remain at the El Paso County Detention Facility.
JUAN RIVERA (53) of the 200 block of Clemson El Paso, TX 79928
CHARGES:
BURGLARY OF HABITATION - $50,000 BOND
SAUL MONTOYA GARAY (36) of the 200 block of El Paso, TX
CHARGES:
BURGLARY OF HABITATION - $50,000 BOND
EVADING ARREST / DETENTION - $1,500 BOND
PAROLE VIOLATION – **NO BOND**
ASSAULT - $2,500 BOND
INVESTIGATION CONTINUES
NO OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED AT THIS TIME
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UPDATE: SHOTS FIRED IN WESTWAY, TX / 2 ARRESTED SUBJECTS IDENTIFIED
SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office (UPPER VALLEY PATROL)
EVENT: DEPUTIES RESPOND TO SHOTS FIRED IN WESTWAY, TX
LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 8600 block of Essex Westway, TX
DATE / TIME: Sunday, December 6, 2009 8:10 PM
RESULT: ARRESTS MADE / INVESTIGATION CONTINUES
UPDATE: Sheriff’s Office Investigator’s are continuing with the investigation in last nights incident in Westway, TX. At this point, 2 individuals have been arrested in connection with last nights incident. They are identified as ALEX SILVA (21) & DANIEL PRIETO (20) – both from Westway, TX. More arrests may be forthcoming. It is still undetermined if the residence struck by the multiple BB’s was targeted or if the subjects just randomly picked that particular home. No other information will be released at this time.
ARRESTED:
ALEX SILVA (21)
CHARGE:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AGAINST A PUBLIC SERVANT- $10,000 BOND
PROBATION VIOLATION - $5,000 BOND
DANIEL PRIETO (20)
CHARGE:
ASSAULT ON A PUBLIC SERVANT- $5,000 BOND
WESTWAY, TX- Sunday night 12-06-09 at about 8:10 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a “Shots Fired” call in the area of the 8600 block of Essex Westway, TX. Deputies arrived within minutes and met with the homeowner who told Deputies their residence was getting shot at by unknown persons from an unknown direction.
Deputies proceeded to the location of the damaged property when suddenly shots were encountered by on scene Deputies towards their direction / location (northside of home). Deputies took cover as the home continued getting struck.
Responding District Units & Strike Team Deputies set up a perimeter in the general area & encountered 4 individuals in the area of Applewood & Kingsway. Deputies immediately detained the individuals at which time one of the subjects became combative with Deputies & began resisting arrest. He was swiftly restrained & taken into custody. At this time, two of the individuals detained remain in custody pending several charges.
CID Detectives have responded to the scene. Right now, Sheriff’s Officials are working an active crime scene as an overnight investigation continues. The weapon used in connection with shooting at the Essex residence has been identified as a BB gun rifle which was recovered by Sheriff’s Officials. It is still undetermined if the two individuals in custody are connected to the shooting.
The identities of the subjects in custody will not be released at this time as the investigation continues.
THIS CASE WILL BE UPDATED IN THE NEXT FEW HOURS
NO OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED AT THIS TIME
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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:
Fuertes, Eddie DOB: 01/07/1983
Charge: Assault Causes Bodily Injury
Galarza, Jesus DOB: 04/15/1985
Charge: Assault Causes Bodily Injury
Gamboa, Jesus DOB: 12/04/1984
Charge: Assault Causes Bodily Injury
Hernandez, Salvador DOB: 09/10/1964
Charge: Assault Causes Bodily Injury
Garcia, Manuel DOB: 11/27/1985
Charge: Assault Causes Bodily Injury
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CALEA REACCREDITATION ASSESSMENT TEAM INVITES PUBLIC COMMENT TODAY DECEMBER 7, 2009 6:30 PM
EL PASO, TEXAS- The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce our continued participation in the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) process. The CALEA National Assessment team is in El Paso, TX & is conducting an on-site visit of the Sheriff’s Office. The assessment began this past Saturday, December 5, 2009 and will continue until tomorrow December 8, 2009. During this time, assessors will verify Sheriff’s Office compliance with each applicable standard. The assessors will review the Offices Policies and Procedures, Management, Operations and Support services.
As part of the on-site assessment, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend an invitation to the Community / Media to attend a public hearing to offer any comments on our agency’s ability to comply with the standards. The meeting will be held this evening, Monday, December 7, 2009 at 6:30 PM at Commissioners Courtroom, 500 E. San Antonio, 3rd Floor, Room #303 El Paso, Texas 79901.
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UPDATE: DEPUTIES RESPOND TO SHOTS FIRED IN WESTWAY, TX / 2 SUBJECTS IN CUSTODY
Release Date / Time: Monday, December 7, 2009 12:15 AM
SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office (UPPER VALLEY PATROL)
EVENT: DEPUTIES RESPOND TO SHOTS FIRED IN WESTWAY, TX
LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 8600 block of Essex Westway, TX
DATE / TIME: Sunday, December 6, 2009 8:10 PM
RESULT: ARRESTS MADE / INVESTIGATION CONTINUES
WESTWAY, TX- Sunday night 12-06-09 at about 8:10 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a “Shots Fired” call in the area of the 8600 block of Essex Westway, TX. Deputies arrived within minutes and met with the homeowner who told Deputies their residence was getting shot at by unknown persons from an unknown direction.
Deputies proceeded to the location of the damaged property when suddenly shots were encountered by on scene Deputies towards their direction / location (northside of home). Deputies took cover as the home continued getting struck.
Responding District Units & Strike Team Deputies set up a perimeter in the general area & encountered 4 individuals in the area of Applewood & Kingsway. Deputies immediately detained the individuals at which time one of the subjects became combative with Deputies & began resisting arrest. He was swiftly restrained & taken into custody. At this time, two of the individuals detained remain in custody pending several charges.
CID Detectives have responded to the scene. Right now, Sheriff’s Officials are working an active crime scene as an overnight investigation continues. The weapon used in connection with shooting at the Essex residence has been identified as a BB gun rifle which was recovered by Sheriff’s Officials. It is still undetermined if the two individuals in custody are connected to the shooting.
The identities of the subjects in custody will not be released at this time as the investigation continues.
THIS CASE WILL BE UPDATED IN THE NEXT FEW HOURS
NO OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED AT THIS TIME
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MANHUNT MONDAY 12/07: FELIPE MADRIGAL
Wanted
FELIPE MADRIGAL
FUGITIVE INFORMATION:
NAME: MADRIGAL, FELIPE (40)
AKA's: GOMEZ, FELIPE
OROZCO, FELIPE
DOB: 02-05-69
HEIGHT: 5’4”
WEIGHT: 175
HAIR: Brown
EYES: Brown
BUILD:Medium
COMPLEXION: Medium
TATTOOS:
CHEST- CROSS w/ LOYALTY, LOVE, LIFE #
The Manhunt is on for FELIPE MADRIGAL.
MADRIGAL is wanted for the OFFENSE of:
1.AGGRAVATED ASSAULT W/ DEADLY WEAPON- $40,000 BOND
2. DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED - $15,000 BOND
3.MOTION OF ADJUDICATE GUILT- **NO BOND **
4.VIOLATION OF PROTECTIVE ORDER- $7,500 BOND
EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS- This week’s Manhunt Monday Fugitive is a subject sought for a VIOLENT CRIMINAL PAST.
On August 30, 2008 at about 9:00 PM, El Paso Police Officers were EPPD-PatcH dispatched to an address in Central El Paso, Texas in reference to a family violence call / Aggravated Assault in progress. Upon arrival, Officers met with a female Victim who told authorities she & a male companion were at the residence arguing when she attempted to walk away and was shoved to the ground by the male subject. The Victim stated the male subject grabbed a metal object (a bicycle seat with a metal pipe attached to the plastic seat) and threatened the Victim telling her "I`m going to kill you with this". The Victim was able to grab hold of the male subjects arm as he was attempting to swing the metal object at her. She held on to his arm until the male subject heard sirens approaching & ran out of the house shortly after. The male subject was apprehended & arrested by EPPD Officers later that night. The subject was identified as FELIPE MADRIGAL.
MADRIGAL has a violent past & has since failed to show to court for the mentioned offense and is now on the run.
A warrant of arrest for the apprehension of FELIPE MADRIGAL for the offense of AGGRAVATED ASSAULT W/ DEADLY WEAPONS & other various unrelated offenses which include; DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED, MOTION OF ADJUDICATE GUILT, & VIOLATION OF PROTECTIVE ORDER.
Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office Warrants Division have been hot on the trail of MADRIGAL who has managed to elude capture.
MADRIGAL knows he is wanted & is believed to remain in the Borderland hiding with friends and family.
The El Paso County Sheriff’s office urges anyone who knows the whereabouts or has seen FELIPE MADRIGAL to please 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.
