December 28, 2009
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:
Ruiz, Guillermo DOB: 02/05/1979
Charge: Assault Causes Bodily Injury
Herrera, Javier DOB: 12/03/1968
Charge: Assault Causes Bodily Injury
Levario, Saul DOB: 09/05/1974
Charge: Assault Causes Bodily Injury
Hale, Terrance DOB: 10/28/1980
Charge: Assault Causes Bodily Injury
Garcia, Corina DOB: 07/10/1967
Charge: Assault Causes Bodily Injury
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MAN WITH KNIFE CHARGES AT OFFICERS
Date/Time: 12-28-2009 @ 12:00a.m.
Location: 1900 block of Corona
Arrested: Lorenzo Carreon, 38 years of age, 1900 block of Corona
EL PASO, TEXAS – A man charges at officers with a knife while officers investigate a “Family Assault In Progress” call in Central El Paso. At midnight, officers responded to the 1900 block of Corona and upon arrival learned that 38-year old Lorenzo Carreon was armed with knifes and that he had been aggressive, however the victim of the “Family Assault” call was able to leave before any assault took place. The officers proceeded to attempt and meet with Carreon at his apartment. As soon as Carreon saw the officers he began to charge at them with a large kitchen knife. The officers immediately drew their weapons and gave commands to Carreon. Carreon ignored the commands and one of the officers due to the time and distance available was able to safely deployed a Taser and struck Carreon. This allowed the officers to safely take him into custody without further incident. Carreon was charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault Against a Public Servant and booked into the El Paso County Jail under a $50,000 dollar bond.
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CRIME OF THE WEEK Cold Case Murder
A man is murdered at his place of business on Christmas Eve, and six years have passed without an arrest. Crime Stoppers is assisting the El Paso Police Department in solving this long-overdue case, making it the “Crime of the Week.”
On December 24th 2003, 44 year old Fernando Martinez was found murdered inside his business. Detectives from the El Paso Police Department’s Crimes Against Persons Unit have been asking for the public’s assistance in bringing this case to a close.
The investigation suggests that the murder happened around 12-noon on Christmas Eve 2003 in Northeast El Paso when an unknown suspect, or suspects, entered Martinez’s business at 4496 Titanic and fatally shot him in the upper torso.
Martinez was originally from Artesia, New Mexico, and left behind a 4-year old child who would now be 10-years-old.
If you have any information about this case, even if you don’t think it’s important, please call Crime Stoppers at 566-TIPS (566-8477) or on-line at www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You can remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you can qualify for a cash reward.
Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc: a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crime.
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Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted for the Week of December 27, 2009
JORDAN, RICARDO (50) Wanted by EPCSO
DOB 03/28/59 w/m
5’5”
160 lbs.
Black Hair
Brown Eyes
CRIMINAL NONSUPPORT -$30,000 BOND
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RIVAS, JORGE DOMINGUEZ (20) Wanted by EPCSO
DOB 10/19/89 w/m
5’6”
150 lbs.
Black Hair
Brown Eyes
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA >5lbs <50lbs. (MTAG) - -$100,000 & NO BOND
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MEDRANO, EVERADO LOPEZ (58) Wanted by EPCSO
DOB 02/03/51 w/m
5’7”
150 lbs.
Black Hair
Brown Eyes
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA >5lbs <50lbs. - -$100,000 BOND
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CARMONA, ENRIQUE (25) Wanted by EPCSO
DOB 05/09/77 w/m
5’8”
200 lbs.
Brown Hair
Brown Eyes
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA >50lbs. <2,000lbs. - $150,000 BOND
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TORRES, LUIS ALFONSO (34) Wanted by EPCSO
DOB 05/01/75 w/m
5’8”
165 lbs.
Black Hair
Brown Eyes
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA >4oz. <5lbs. - $200,000 BOND
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FINAL MANHUNT MONDAY OF 2009: RICARDO ZUNIGA
FUGITIVE INFORMATION:
NAME: ZUNIGA, RICARDO (29)
AKA’s: HERNANDEZ-VARGAS, ARTURO
DOB: 10-24-79
HEIGHT: 5’7”
WEIGHT: 160 lbs.
HAIR: Black
EYES: Brown
BUILD: Medium
COMPLEXION: Medium
PLACE OF BIRTH: Los Angeles, California
TATTOOS: CHEST - “Mi Madre Lucia”
BACK- “ENANO”
The Manhunt continues for RICARDO ZUNIGA.
ZUNIGA is wanted for the OFFENSE of:
CAPITAL MURDER - $500,000 TOTAL BOND
SOCORRO, TX– RICARDO ZUNIGA (29) remains on the run eluding capture from U.S. authorities. ZUNIGA has been identified as the “SHOOTER” in last June’s double homicide at the A & M Bar located at 11638 Alameda Socorro, TX. His two other accomplices, JOSE CORDERO and VICTOR GOMEZ have been arrested and are out of jail on bond.
ZUNIGA remains on the run & is considered ARMED & DANGEROUS.
A “WANTED BULLETIN” with new information on ZUNIGA was issued to regional Law Enforcement last week advising authorities ZUNIGA is believed to have returned to the borderland & has been spotted in Fabens, TX as recent as last week.
The BULLETIN also warns to USE EXTREME CAUTION if anyone comes into contact & encounters RICARDO ZUNIGA who has several contacts in Fabens, San Elizario, Socorro & the El Paso area.
Sheriff’s Office Crimes Against Persons Detectives continue working this case & want to remind the public; ANYONE CAUGHT HINDERING OR AIDING ANY FUGITIVE WILL BE PROSECUTED.
Sheriff’s Investigator’s are asking the public - if anyone has any information on the whereabouts of RICARDO ZUNIGA to please contact the Sheriff’s Office (915) 546-2280 or 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.
BACKGROUND:
Early Monday morning 6-22-2009 at approximately 2:00 AM, Sheriff’s Deputies along with the Socorro police Dept. are dispatched to the A & M Bar located at 11638 Alameda Socorro, TX in reference to a shooting with subjects down. Authorities arrive to find two victims - shot once each. Preliminary investigation reveals that prior to the incident, approximately 40 individuals were inside the bar when an argument ensued among some patrons. The argument led to a confrontation outside the bar where reports indicate over 20 individuals were seen outside the establishment as events unfolded. The argument resulted in a physical altercation leading to “shots fired”.
Crimes Against Persons Detectives were summoned to the scene & launched a full scale investigation of the incident. The two Victim’s shot were brothers – they both died due to the wounds sustained. They were identified as Jose Vargas (37) who died at the scene & Jesus Vargas Jr. (46) who died at the hospital – both from Socorro, TX.