Month: July 2018

A group of Hispanic business owners and community leaders, called commUNITY en Acción (community in action), are working to get a monument dedicated to Mexican-American soldiers from El Paso who served in World War ll. The monument for the soldiers, known at the time as company E, would be installed in Downtown El Paso. There

Packers running back and former UTEP star Aaron Jones will be ineligible to play the first two weeks of the season after pleading no contest to a marijuana-related charge in February. The NFL handed down the decision to suspend Jones Tuesday afternoon. It means Jones will not be an active player until after Green Bay’s

The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public for help in locating a wanted sex offender who has a nationwide warrant issued for his arrest. On Tuesday July 3rd, the no-bond extradition warrant was issued for 49 year-old Samuel Anthony Herrod, after he reportedly failed to register with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office.

A federal judge has handed sentencing to a New Mexico man convicted on charges of child pornography and human smuggling. 34 year-old Samuel Elliott was sentenced by a U.S. District Judge to 170 years in prison. Elliott’s sentencing stems from a combination of charges he was convicted for in two separate federal cases. In July

Six years after a triple homicide, the families of the victims will have to wait longer for justice after a judge declined to sentence the case Tuesday. Tuesday morning, Joe Spencer, the defense attorney for Luis Solis-Gonzalez, told ABC-7 he expected today’s hearing to end in a final resolution in the case. Spencer told ABC-7

The Nebraska State Patrol says a Texas man has been arrested after an undercover investigator found 11 pounds of heroin on him, including some strapped to his torso. Christian Molina, 25, of El Paso, Texas, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession with intent to deliver. Molina’s arrest photo was not released

Investigators say 20 people have been indicted for allegedly being part of a Texas crime ring that stole heavy equipment and sold the expensive items for cash or drugs. San Marcos police on Tuesday announced indictments returned in June helped break up the theft ring in an investigation since last summer. Police in San Marcos,

Gunmen have killed the mayor of a town in western Mexico where three Italian men went missing in late January. The prosecutors’ office in Jalisco state says the mayor of Tecalitlan was gunned down by assailants wielding rifles. A Tecalitlan municipal worker was wounded in the attack Monday. The missing Italians are Raffaele Russo, his

The Trump administration is rescinding Obama-era guidance that encouraged schools to take a student’s race into account in order to promote diversity in admissions, a U.S. official said Tuesday. The shift would give schools and universities the federal government’s blessing to take a race-neutral approach to students they consider for admission. The action comes amid

New President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador went to one of his most important meetings yet Tuesday by cruising through city traffic in a compact car with the windows down and no visible security detail, establishing a casual new style of leadership that has some expressing concerns for his safety in violence-wracked Mexico. In place of

Why did she do it? Why did she travel more than a thousand miles by bus and then ford the Rio Grande with a small band of desperate voyagers? Why did she endure the arid Texas landscape, with nothing but her common-law husband’s black cap to shield her from the sun? It was simple, the

An El Paso Jury sentenced an El Paso County man to life in prison after convicting him for Capital Murder in a “love triangle” murder. On Monday, July 2, 2018, Vicente Cuellar was sentenced to life in prison without parole. On December 9, 2015, sheriff’s deputies responded to the 15000 block of N. Loop in

Christ Church Cathedral in Indianapolis has decided to enter the nation’s heated immigration debate by installing a display of Mary, Joseph and Jesus – in a cage – on its lawn. Moments after installing the display, the church tweeted: “We placed The Holy Family in #ICE detention.” Near the display is a sign with a

It’s a hectic, but exciting time of year for fireworks retailers all over the Borderland. “Oh it’s crazy,” said Jimmy Nevarez, owner of Diablo Fireworks in Anthony, New Mexico. He said Fourth of July sales account for 95 percent of revenue yearly. Nevarez reminds his customers to be safe and follow local laws. The business

A group of angry customers has launched a “boycott Walmart” hashtag after learning a third-party vendor was selling shirts on Walmart’s website with the phrase “Impeach 45.” CNBC reports a description underneath the clothing item states, “Show how you really feel about our president with this tee!” The shirt is being sold by third-party seller

An Ohio woman who went back to work and delayed care after her 8-year-old son shot his 4-year-old sister daughter multiple times with a rifle has pleaded guilty to child endangerment. The Ashland Times-Gazette reports 28-year-old Alyssa Edwards’ plea Monday in Ashland County comes a week before her trial. Edwards came home after learning of

The third trial for Daniel Villegas, accused of murdering two teens in 1993, has been delayed. Villegas’ attorney confirmed with ABC-7 Monday night that he was seeking a continuance of the July 9 trial. Joe Spencer told ABC-7 he is asking Judge Sam Medrano to reschedule it at the most 90 days from the original

According to statistics gathered by All-State Insurance, July is the top month for car break-ins in Texas. The statistics are based on a five year study from 2013 – 2017. The auto insurance company found July to have the highest percentage of car break-ins (personal items stolen from inside a car) and total car thefts.

The suspect in a six-year-old triple murder case will be in a courtroom Tuesday morning. Joe Spencer, the attorney for Luis Solis-Gonzalez, told ABC-7 there is expected to be a final resolution in the case. Stay with ABC-7 and kvia.com for an update. PREVIOUS STORY: Three people — including a 13-year-old girl — were murdered,

There is a crash at the intersection of Gateway West and Southbound George Dieter. A fire truck as well as police vehicles are on the scene. Take Henry Brennan Dr. or Adabel to avoid the area.

According to El Diario, there were 179 homicides reported throughout Juarez in the month of June. This number breaks the previous record for June. There have been 539 homicides throughout the city this year. Robert Almonte, a former U.S. Marshal and narcotics lieutenant with the El Paso Police Department and current security expert, told ABC-7

Fireworks season is about to be in full effect in El Paso, and first responders are readying up. Accidents caused by fireworks are one of the leading causes of medical emergencies during the summertime, according to the El Paso Fire Department. The department said that July 4 is the day when fire departments respond to

For the third straight year residents will be able to set off fireworks in unincorporated areas of El Paso County for the Fourth of July. It’s the busiest time of the year for the Montana Vista Fire Department, located in Far East El Paso County. “Last year we ended up with about 34-36 calls and

Fresno State forward Bryson Williams will transfer to UTEP, according to multiple reports. The news was first reported by Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports and the FRS Sports Network. Williams averaged about 14 points and six rebounds per game as a sophomore last season at Fresno State under head coach Rodney Terry, who became UTEP’s

New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas toured a stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border Monday and praised the City of Sunland Park, which he said should be a model for the rest of the nation. “Sunland Park, I believe is a national model,” Balderas said. “We at the attorney general’s office are doing our best to

Fourth of July celebrations are full of fun and fireworks, but those loud celebrations can also be scary and stressful for your pets. The El Paso Animal Services said this holiday is one of the busiest times of the year because the fireworks scare animals and they tend to run away from home. Animal Services

Mexico lost to Brazil Monday, and while the sadness may be real for some fans, their “El Tri” jerseys may not be. Customs And Border Protection officers said four shipments of counterfeit Mexican national team soccer jerseys were intercepted last week. Ruben Jauregui, a CBP spokesman, said the boxes of bundled jerseys were sent to

A New Mexico State Police officer is accused of stealing marijuana and methamphetamine seized during arrests, then trying to share the narcotics with romantic interests, a criminal complaint states. NMSP Officer Daniel Capehart, of Bloomfield, New Mexico, was assigned to patrol duty in Farmington and San Juan County, New Mexico, when he was arrested by

The police department’s Gang Suppression Unit arrested two men wanted on outstanding warrants after the vehicle they were riding in was pulled over for expired registration. Police said Alfredo Carreon, 50, was driving a 2003 Chevrolet van in the 800 block of N. Carolina when he was pulled over by officers the afternoon of June

After a four day trial, an Otero County jury found 20-year-old Jared Young guilty for second degree murder. The jury also convicted Young of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, and tampering with evidence. Young is facing up to 20 years in prison. On December 18, 2016, a resident on the