Month: June 2009

EL PASO, Texas — The Deputy Constable involved in a shooting last month is now on paid administrative leave. Mario Ramos is accused of shooting a man during a chase in far east El Paso. El Paso County Commissioners approved the leave as they await the results of a Sheriff’s investigation. Ramos has a history.

EL PASO, Texas — The Deputy Constable involved in a shooting last month is now on paid administrative leave. Mario Ramos is accused of shooting a man during a chase in far east El Paso. El Paso County Commissioners approved the leave as they await the results of a Sheriff’s investigation. Ramos has a history.

By ABC-7 Reporter Martin Bartlett EL PASO — Embattled Deputy Constable Mario Ramos will remain on paid administrative leave for another month, El Paso County Commissioners decided at their weekly meeting Monday morning. Ramos has been on paid administrative leave since he allegedly shot on an unarmed in East El Paso in August. “We’re going

By ABC-7 Reporter Martin Bartlett EL PASO — Embattled Deputy Constable Mario Ramos will remain on paid administrative leave for another month, El Paso County Commissioners decided at their weekly meeting Monday morning. Ramos has been on paid administrative leave since he allegedly shot on an unarmed in East El Paso in August. “We’re going

EL PASO — Mario Ramos, who was involved in a shooting incident in August whilea deputy constable,has been fired by Constable Alex Gamboa. Gamboa– could not talk to ABC-7 on camera because he is out of the area on family business — confirmed Ramos was fired Dec. 1 due to “off-duty misconduct.” Wednesday, the District

EL PASO — Mario Ramos, who was involved in a shooting incident in August whilea deputy constable,has been fired by Constable Alex Gamboa. Gamboa– could not talk to ABC-7 on camera because he is out of the area on family business — confirmed Ramos was fired Dec. 1 due to “off-duty misconduct.” Wednesday, the District

EL PASO, Texas — Mario Ramos, a former deputy constable involved in an August shooting incident, was arraigned Monday in district court on a sexual assault charge and a separateaggravated assault charge. He pleaded notguilty to both charges. Ramos was fired Dec. 1 due to “off-duty misconduct”, Constable Alex Gamboa told ABC-7 at the time.

EL PASO, Texas — Mario Ramos, a former deputy constable involved in an August shooting incident, was arraigned Monday in district court on a sexual assault charge and a separateaggravated assault charge. He pleaded notguilty to both charges. Ramos was fired Dec. 1 due to “off-duty misconduct”, Constable Alex Gamboa told ABC-7 at the time.

By ABC-7 News/Web Produce Joe Villasana EL PASO — Former Precinct Six Deputy Constable Mario Ramos was indicted by a federal grand jury in relation to an August 18 shooting, according to a spokeswoman with the District Attorney’s Office. The indictment was handed down in the 168th District Court and Ramos will now face charges

By ABC-7 News/Web Produce Joe Villasana EL PASO — Former Precinct Six Deputy Constable Mario Ramos was indicted by a federal grand jury in relation to an August 18 shooting, according to a spokeswoman with the District Attorney’s Office. The indictment was handed down in the 168th District Court and Ramos will now face charges

by ABC-7 Reporter/Anchor Celina Avila EL PASO, Texas — Another El Paso constable finds herself defending a recent hiring decision. She says everyone deserves a second chance. But another elected official says, “not in this case.” “I have a real problem with it,” said County Commissioner Dan Haggerty. He says some constables need to be

by ABC-7 Reporter/Anchor Celina Avila EL PASO, Texas — Another El Paso constable finds herself defending a recent hiring decision. She says everyone deserves a second chance. But another elected official says, “not in this case.” “I have a real problem with it,” said County Commissioner Dan Haggerty. He says some constables need to be

EL PASO, Texas — “There is no need to panic.” That’s the message from police after a cartel member is slain outside his East El Paso home. They insist the murder does not mean violence has jumped the border. Residents in the Eastside neighborhood said they are worried. While police said the man was a

EL PASO, Texas — “There is no need to panic.” That’s the message from police after a cartel member is slain outside his East El Paso home. They insist the murder does not mean violence has jumped the border. Residents in the Eastside neighborhood said they are worried. While police said the man was a

BOSTON (AP) – A former Boston medical student pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he lured a masseuse he met through Craigslist to a Boston hotel, then bound her, beat her and shot her to death with a gun authorities say he later stashed in a hollowed-out medical textbook. Philip Markoff firmly stated “not guilty”

BOSTON (AP) – A former Boston medical student pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he lured a masseuse he met through Craigslist to a Boston hotel, then bound her, beat her and shot her to death with a gun authorities say he later stashed in a hollowed-out medical textbook. Philip Markoff firmly stated “not guilty”

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) – Mexico has deployed 1,500 more troops to Ciudad Juarez following a surge in homicides in the border city related to the drug trade. Joint security operation spokesman Enrique Torres Valadez says the extra troops will plan operations Sunday and begin patrolling the city Monday. A total of 2,500 troops arrived

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) – Mexico has deployed 1,500 more troops to Ciudad Juarez following a surge in homicides in the border city related to the drug trade. Joint security operation spokesman Enrique Torres Valadez says the extra troops will plan operations Sunday and begin patrolling the city Monday. A total of 2,500 troops arrived

NEW YORK (AP) – Nestle USA on Friday voluntarily recalled its Toll House refrigerated cookie dough products after a number of illnesses were reported by those who ate the dough raw. The company said the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control are investigating reported E. Coli illnesses that might be related

NEW YORK (AP) – Nestle USA on Friday voluntarily recalled its Toll House refrigerated cookie dough products after a number of illnesses were reported by those who ate the dough raw. The company said the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control are investigating reported E. Coli illnesses that might be related

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – The pilot of a Continental Airlines flight from Brussels to Newark died over the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, but the jet landed safely with two co-pilots at the controls. Flight 61 touched down on-time just before noon at Newark Liberty International Airport, authorities said. The Boeing 777 was carrying 247 passengers,

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – The pilot of a Continental Airlines flight from Brussels to Newark died over the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, but the jet landed safely with two co-pilots at the controls. Flight 61 touched down on-time just before noon at Newark Liberty International Airport, authorities said. The Boeing 777 was carrying 247 passengers,

SAN ELIZARIO — A San Elizario pre-teen shot over the weekend near Juarez was laid to rest on Tuesday afternoon, according to reports from XHIJ-TV in Juarez. The body of Priscila Ibarra, 12, was found outside a pick-up truck Sunday night in the town of Barreales, according to investigators from Chihuahua State Police. Barreales is

SAN ELIZARIO — A San Elizario pre-teen shot over the weekend near Juarez was laid to rest on Tuesday afternoon, according to reports from XHIJ-TV in Juarez. The body of Priscila Ibarra, 12, was found outside a pick-up truck Sunday night in the town of Barreales, according to investigators from Chihuahua State Police. Barreales is

EL PASO, Texas — When we are constantly faced with the violence in Juarez, or we worry about family members who are, what does that mean for our mental health? With the recent resurgence in violence just across the border, doctors say we are more affected than we might even realize. They say it’s a

EL PASO, Texas — When we are constantly faced with the violence in Juarez, or we worry about family members who are, what does that mean for our mental health? With the recent resurgence in violence just across the border, doctors say we are more affected than we might even realize. They say it’s a

HOUSTON (AP) – Gov. Rick Perry has signed a bill giving a tax break to 40,000 small businesses. Perry, who had pushed for the tax cut, signed the bill Tuesday afternoon in Houston. The measure extends a tax exemption to Texas business business owners with up to $1 million in annual revenue. Previously, only companies

HOUSTON (AP) – Gov. Rick Perry has signed a bill giving a tax break to 40,000 small businesses. Perry, who had pushed for the tax cut, signed the bill Tuesday afternoon in Houston. The measure extends a tax exemption to Texas business business owners with up to $1 million in annual revenue. Previously, only companies

EL PASO, Texas — A driver who wrecked his SUV on US 54 Monday night is expected to recover from injuries sustained in the crash. The driver was traveling north on US 54 near Sean Haggertywhen he lost control of the vehicle. The SUV hit a barrier and landed on its side. The vehicle was

EL PASO, Texas — A driver who wrecked his SUV on US 54 Monday night is expected to recover from injuries sustained in the crash. The driver was traveling north on US 54 near Sean Haggertywhen he lost control of the vehicle. The SUV hit a barrier and landed on its side. The vehicle was