November 23, 2009
MANHUNT MONDAY 11/23: MONTANA VISTA ROBBERY SUSPECTS
Wanted
MARC ANTHONY HERRERA
3 COUNTS AGGRAVATED ROBBERY - $150,000 TOTAL BOND
EVADING ARREST / DETENTION-
$41,000 BOND
FUGITIVE INFORMATION:
NAME: HERRERA, MARC ANTHONY (18)
AKA:
DOB:11-13-91
HEIGHT: 5’0”
WEIGHT: 120 lbs.
HAIR: Brown
EYES: Brown
BUILD: Thin
PLACE OF BIRTH:
El Paso, Texas
TATTOO'S:
Right ARM - "FAR" / TRIBAL TATTOO
Left Hand- $POL
Right Hand- VOS$
Wanted
LUIS RIVAS
3 COUNTS AGGRAVATED ROBBERY - $150,000 TOTAL BOND
PROBATION REVOCATION-
**NO BOND**
FUGITIVE INFORMATION:
NAME: RIVAS, LUIS (19)
AKA: RODRIGUEZ, RAMON
DOB: 11-01-90
HEIGHT: 5’6”
WEIGHT: 150 lbs.
HAIR: Brown
EYES: Brown
BUILD: Medium
PLACE OF BIRTH:
El Paso, Texas
TATTOO'S:
Right Arm – 1.) "VERONICA"
2.) SKULLS w/ "SEE NO EVIL HEAR NO EVIL SPEAK NO EVIL
3.) "POLVOS"
Left Arm - FOOT PRINTS
MONTANA VISTA- This week’s pair of Manhunt Monday Fugitives are wanted in connection with the rash of Criminal Attempted Aggravated Robberies in the East Montana area of El Paso County, TX that occurred in September 2009. The suspects used handguns and ATV’s in their attempt to commit the robberies. This crime was featured as Crime Stoppers “Crime of the Week” for the week of September 18, 2009
On Wednesday night, September 9th, about 9:20 P.M., Deputies were called to the La Bannana store at 3582 Mark Jason in the Montana Vista area about an aggravated robbery. While en route, they received another call about the same offense at El Pasito meat market in the 4000 block of Desert Meadows. And while at that location, a third call came in about yet another aggravated robbery at the Dollar General store located at 14392 Montana.
As deputes went to the Dollar General store, they saw an all-terrain vehicle leaving the area at a high rate of speed with the headlights off. They attempted to catch the ATV as it continued to speed through the desert, but lost sight of it a short time later. The ATV was later found abandoned in the desert near Desert Meadows. The Deputies followed foot impressions leading from the ATV but eventually lost them in the sand.
Two .22 caliber handguns, each with two rounds, were located about 50 yards from the ATV. Surveillance video from the Dollar General shows two suspects entering the store and displaying handguns. They were wearing cholo-type caps and bandannas over their faces. In one of the robberies committed earlier that night, the suspects were reported to be wearing ski masks.
In total, 3 subjects were involved in these crimes, they were identified as MARC ANTHONY HERRERA, LUIS RIVAS & MANUEL VARGAS. All 3 remained at large until early Friday morning 11-20-09 when Deputies apprehended 1 of the 3. He was identified as 18 year-old MANUEL VARGAS who remains at the El Paso County Detention Facility under a $150,000 BOND.
ARRESTED
MANUEL VARGAS
3 COUNTS AGGRAVATED ROBBERY
$150,000 TOTAL BOND
Both HERRERA & RIVAS know they are wanted and continue to elude capture. Information received indicates both remain in he Borderland hiding with family & friends.
The El Paso County Sheriff’s office urges anyone who knows the whereabouts or has seen MARC ANTHONY HERRERA and/or LUIS RIVAS 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.
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MAN ARRESTED FOR DWI AFTER CAUSING SERIOUS OVERNIGHT ACCIDENT
Release Date / Time: Saturday, November 21, 2009 3:15 PM
SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office (UPPER VALLEY PATROL )
EVENT: MAN ARRESTED FOR DWI AFTER CAUSING SERIOUS OVERNIGHT ACCIDENT
LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: I-10 West Mile Marker 4 El Paso County, TX
DATE / TIME: Saturday, November 21, 2009 4:00 AM
RESULT: ARRESTED MADE / SEVERAL INJURED
EL PASO COUNTY, TX- Early Saturday morning 11-21-09 at about 4:00 AM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to I-10 West Mile Marker 4 in reference to a two vehicle accident / roll-over with injuries. Deputies arrived to find a 2001 Dodge Durango with heavy damage in the median between I-10 west & North Desert blvd.
Investigation by Deputies determined that a 1995 Geo Prism (3 occupants) driven by a 19 year-old male was traveling westbound on I-10 approaching Mile Marker 4. A 2001 Dodge Durango (2 occupants) towing a trailer was also traveling westbound on I-10 in front of the Prism. The Geo Prism traveling at high speeds, struck a trailer from the rear at which time the Durango veered right striking a concrete barrier. At the point of impact with the barrier, the trailer then became detached from the Durango causing the truck to roll over approximately 4 times stopping in the median between I-10 West and North Desert Blvd. One passenger from the Geo prism & both passengers of the Durango were transported to University Medical Center with serious injuries.
The 19 year-old driver of the Geo prism identified as DENI AaRON SALAS-TORRES of the 700 block of Southwood Westway, TX was arrested for DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED as SPEED & ALCOHOL were significant factors in the accident.
ARRESTED:
DENI AaRON SALAS-TORRES (19)
DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED - $3,500 BOND
The identities off all other passengers in both vehicles are being withheld at this time as an investigation is ongoing.
The right hand lane of I-10 at MM4 West was closed for approximately two hours while the Deputies worked the accident. The El Paso Police Department assisted with traffic control at I-10 West and Transmountain Road.
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DEPUTIES BUST 2 MEN SIPHONING FUEL IN MONTANA VISTA
Release Date / Time: Saturday, November 21, 2009 2:25 PM
SECTION: El Paso County Sheriff's Office (LOWER VALLEY PATROL )
EVENT: DEPUTIES BUST 2 MEN SIPHONING FUEL IN MONTANA VISTA
LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 4600 block of Suwanee El Paso County, TX
DATE / TIME: Friday, November 20, 2009 6:15 PM
RESULT: Arrests Made / Investigation Continues
MONTANA VISTA- Friday evening 11-20-09 at about 6:15 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 4600 block Suwanee El Paso County, Texas, in reference to suspicious vehicles. Deputies arrived minutes later and observed a tractor trailer / tanker combination parked inside a lot surrounded by a chain linked fence. Deputies observed pick up trucks parked on each side of the tanker. Deputies drove into the parking lot & observed a male subject flee on foot in a desperate attempt to get away. Deputies gave chase on foot & eventually found the male subject hiding behind a small trailer located in the northeast corner of the parking lot. Deputies also detained another male subject (driver of tanker) located near the vehicles. Deputies found a hose running from the fuel tanker to (2) 80 gallon fuel drums located in the bed of a Red Toyota Tundra. The individual who ran off & later found was identified as the driver of the Toyota.
Further investigation by Deputies with assistance from the Texas Comptrollers Office determined that the driver of the fuel tanker was siphoning & selling fuel from the company tanker (Bell Gas Inc.- Roswell, NM) to outside patrons without a valid permit or permission.
Both subjects were arrested & charged with THEFT OF PROPERTY (FUEL)>$50 <$500. The driver of Tanker was identified as JOHN MONTALVO (59) of the 11600 block of Clear Lake Way El Paso, TX & the driver of the Toyota was identified as ANTONIO BARRAGAN (35) of the 800 block of Young John Clint, TX.
ARRESTED:
JOHN MONTALVO (59) of the 11600 block of Clear Lake Way El Paso, TX
CHARGE:
THEFT OF PROPERTY (FUEL)>$50 <$500:
$200 BOND
ANTONIO BARRAGAN (35) of the 800 block of Young John Clint, TX
CHARGE:
THEFT OF PROPERTY (FUEL) >$50 <$500:
$200 BOND
INVESTIGATION CONTINUES.
NO OTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.