Las Cruces man arrested after threatening neighbor’s friend, holding police at bay
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A Las Cruces man has been arrested after he allegedly pointed a loaded handgun at a neighbor’s friend and then held…
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Dallas man arrested for 4 slayings, including an El Paso teen, had a violent past
DALLAS, Texas — A Dallas man accused of killing a 19-year-old El Pasoan allegedly had a history of domestic violence, according to the Dallas…
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Las Cruces police warn residents to be on the lookout for package stealing ‘porch pirates’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – With more people than ever expected to do the bulk of their holiday shopping online this year, experts are warning that…
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Court records allege El Paso officer sent secret sex video with fellow police employee to friend
EL PASO, Texas — Court documents obtained Monday by ABC-7 outline new details about the recent arrest of an El Paso police officer who is accused of…
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El Paso FBI warns of scammers offering holiday deals that are ‘too good to be true’
EL PASO, Texas – With the holiday shopping season here, shoppers across the Borderland will be going online to avoid crowds, keep safe during the…
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Victim seriously wounded in east El Paso stabbing; officer hurt as police cars collide at scene
EL PASO, Texas — Police were on the scene of a stabbing in east El Paso on Sunday night. It happened a bit after 9 p.m. at Circo’s Bar and Kitchen…
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Amber Alert leads to safe return of Texas 2-year-old covered in blood after car crash
ROTAN, Texas — A statewide Amber Alert has been canceled for a 2-year-old girl north of Abilene, according to ABC affiliate KTRK. Deputies in Rotan…
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Borderland Crimes, Podcast 7: Deaths in the desert – a serial killer’s personal graveyard
EL PASO, Texas — In the summer of 1987, a serial killer stalked the streets of El Paso. The bodies of six teenage girls and young women were found…
Continue Reading El Paso police officer accused of secretly taping sexual encounter
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso police officer has been arrested and relieved of duty from the department after he is alleged to have secretly recorded…
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Deming man killed in shootout with police after high-speed chase
DEMING, New Mexico — Two Deming police officers fatally shot a man who opened fire on them during an encounter following a high-speed car chase…
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Las Cruces City Council discusses police reforms after $6.5M death payout
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As part of the $6.5 million civil court settlement for the death of a man using a controversial vascular neck restraint,…
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OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty in criminal case
NEWARK, New Jersey — OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and formally admitted its role in the opioid crisis.…
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Border Patrol agents in Clint, Lordsburg discover marijuana worth thousands
CLINT, Texas – Border Patrol agents with the Clint station arrested two people and seized marijuana with a street value of more than $70,000,…
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Man shot & wounded by Las Cruces officer is released from hospital, jailed on felony charges
UPDATE: A man shot and wounded by Las Cruces police during a weekend domestic disturbance was released from the hospital on Monday and now faces…
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El Paso police launch new website for ‘streamlined’ reporting of some crimes
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Police Department has launched a new web site for online crime reporting. The department says the new site offers a…
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Dona Ana County will swear in New Mexico’s 1st Black District Attorney on Jan. 1
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Dona Ana County will swear in the first Black district attorney in New Mexico on January 1st. Gerald Byers,…
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7 adults, 1 teen wounded in Wisconsin shopping mall shooting; gunman still ‘at-large’
WAUWATOSA, Wisconsin — Eight people were shot and wounded by a gunman at a shopping mall in Wauwatosa, about 7 miles northwest of Milwaukee, on…
Continue Reading Dallas ‘serial killer’ charged in murder of El Paso student at SMU
DALLAS, Texas — Authorities in Dallas have arrested a man they call a “serial killer” who is believed responsible for four slayings, including a…
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6 arrested for trespassing near El Paso’s iconic Star on the Mountain after spate of vandalism
EL PASO, Texas — A half-dozen people were arrested for trespassing near El Paso’s iconic Star on the Mountain following a recent spate of vandalism…
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Federal government executes man who kidnapped, raped & buried Texas teen alive
UPDATE #2: TERRE HAUTE, Indiana — The U.S. government has executed a man who kidnapped and raped a 16-year-old Texas girl before dousing her with…
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‘Drug traffickers haven’t stopped, just take more chances’; Mexican cartels adapt to border restrictions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than 1,500 pounds of methamphetamine have been seized in the El Paso region this year. The Drug Enforcement…
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‘Massive stash of stolen property’ discovered by Doña Ana County Sheriff’s deputies leads to 2 arrests
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Doña Ana County Sheriff’s deputies have uncovered what they call a “massive stash of stolen property” at…
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Attorney couple were intended victims in central El Paso shooting that left wife dead, husband hurt
UPDATE, Nov. 18: Police on Wednesday said it appeared a married couple who were shot, one fatally, at their central El Paso home were the targets of…
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Father sues the city of Fort Worth and former police officer for shooting death of Atatiana Jefferson
FORT WORTH, Texas — The family of Atatiana Jefferson, who was fatally shot through the window of her home, has filed a lawsuit against the city…
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FBI now investigating Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for alleged corruption
AUSTIN, Texas — The FBI is investigating allegations that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton broke the law in using his office to benefit a wealthy…
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24 migrants found stashed in El Paso hotels during alleged human smuggling attempt
EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents working with Homeland Security investigators said they disrupted a human smuggling attempt and…
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Las Cruces woman arrested after allegedly ramming home with car, punching ex during tirade
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A Las Cruces woman has been arrested after she allegedly rammed her car into a home while trying to run over two women who…
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Las Cruces man facing more than 100 charges of soliciting 14-year-old girl for sex
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A 23-year-old Las Cruces man has been arrested and charged with more than 100 counts of sending sexually explicit messages…
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Texas Amber Alert issued for 9-year-old boy believed abducted by woman
BEEVILLE, Texas – A statewide Amber Alert was issued Monday afternoon for a 9-year-old south Texas boy who authorities said is in “grave or…
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Hate crimes in U.S. reach highest level in more than a decade; El Paso Walmart shooting included in tally
WASHINGTON, DC — Hate crimes in the U.S. rose to the highest level in more than a decade as federal officials also recorded the highest number of…
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