EL PASO, Texas — Two California fugitives sought on murder charges were captured after it was discovered they were hiding out in an apartment in northeast El Paso, police said Thursday. Jadontae Foster and Dashanna Cordoba, both 23, were arrested Wednesday night at an apartment at 4606 Arlen Avenue. Authorities from Vallejo, California – which
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UPDATE, Dec. 10: At a detention hearing on Thursday morning, a federal judge set bond at $10,000 for officer Monica Garcia; it was unclear if she had since posted and been released. She also waived arraignment during the hearing and entered a “not guilty” plea to various federal drug charges stemming from her recent arrest
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EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Marshals along with El Paso police and Texas state troopers were locked in an apparent standoff Wednesday night in an east El Paso neighborhood with a wanted fugitive. The incident unfolded over several hours in the 3200 block of Nederland. Federal authorities confirmed to ABC-7 that the member of the
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EL PASO, Texas – A Las Cruces police officer spotted a suspected burglar and chased the man, eventually finding him hiding in a dumpster, authorities said Monday. Marcus Volpato, 19, of Las Cruces is facing felony counts of criminal damage to property, non-residential burglary and breaking and entering. He is also facing a misdemeanor count
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You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch. But now, no more Christmas joy can be stolen. At least not this holiday season as police agencies across America have cracked down on the hairy green guy. In Gaffney, South Carolina over the weekend, police posted photos to social media showing a defeated looking Grinch being cuffed by
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CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — An historic drug seizure was made by municipal police in Juarez on Saturday night, according to ABC-7’s newsgathering partners at Canal 44. Officials said the drugs, worth the apparent equivalent of over $60 million in the U.S., were seized from a semi-trailer that was being used to “secretly transport” the illicit
Continue Reading HOUSTON, Texas — A man “having a mental episode” died in Houston police custody early Sunday after, authorities say, he fell into a drainage area on his own. At 12:06 a.m. CT, officers responded to a criminal mischief call in a residential area composed of gated communities on the northwest side of town, said Lt.
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After losing $9,000 worth of property to three separate burglaries, the owner of Galaxy Gaming Lounge is choosing to sleep on his property. “Since that third time, I’ve been living here,” said Mario Sauceda. “That’s the only way (to prevent it). Being here 24/7.” Sauceda told ABC-7 that all three
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EL PASO, Texas — On a cold December afternoon the family of Erika Gaytan gathered outside the El Paso County Courthouse, still seeking answers about her body – which has yet to be found. The 28-year-old was last seen in July of 2019 when she was attending a concert at the El Paso County Coliseum.
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UPDATE: 18-year-old Edinburg High School senior linebacker Emmanuel Duron was arrested Friday on an assault charge for the body slam of a referee captured on video during a game the night before, according to his hometown newspaper. A judge set Duron’s bond at $10,000, which had not been posted as of Friday afternoon. Jail booking
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EL PASO, Texas – A Las Cruces man has been arrested and charged with child abuse, police said Friday. Johnny D. Fulton, 40, is charged with three felony counts of child abuse. Last weekend, Las Cruces police said they learned of abuse allegations made against Fulton by several relatives. Investigators indicated that on three occasions,
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ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico – An Alamogordo woman was sentenced Friday to nine years in prison after she was convicted of embezzling more than $80,000 from a well-known pistachio retailer. According to John Sugg, district attorney for Otero and Lincoln counties, Jennifer Najar, 44, was a “trusted employee” who worked her way up from clerk to
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Three people have been arrested in connection with a stabbing and armed robbery that happened earlier this week, Las Cruces police said Friday. Alfonso Rodriguez, 32, and Santana Apodaca, 29, are charged with armed robbery, aggravated burglary, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, tampering with evidence and four counts of
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EL PASO, Texas – El Paso police on Friday asked for the public’s help in finding the man who shot an attorney couple in central El Paso last month, killing the wife and seriously injuring her husband. On Nov. 14, investigators said an unidentified man went to a home along the 3000 block of Copper
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EL PASO, Texas — Police were at the scene of a stabbing in northeast El Paso on Thursday evening, but there was no immediate word on who was stabbed or the extent of injuries. Police said it happened in the 3500 block of Keltner around 5:30 p.m. No other details were currently available.
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EL PASO, Texas — Although the election for El Paso District Attorney was decided back in July, the losing candidate from that race re-emerged Wednesday with an eye-raising video that was posted online. On his Facebook account, Assistant District Attorney James Montoya announced that he would be leaving the DA’s office and then went on
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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 police at bay for several hours, police said Tuesday. Richard Anthony Garcia, 29, is facing a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and a charge of tampering
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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 Morning News. 31-year-old Jeremy Harris was arrested on Nov. 20. He’s accused of killing Jaden Urrea on Halloween in downtown Dallas. Harris also faces murder charges for three other killings. Urrea
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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 could lead to a record number of packages being stolen. The Las Cruces Police Department has some tips to help you avoid being a victim of “porch piracy.” *Track
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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 illegally videotaping an intimate sexual encounter. An arrest affidavit reveals that the woman who was alleged to have been secretly videotaped by 29-year-old Irvin Mendez is also an
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EL PASO, Texas – With the holiday shopping season here, shoppers across the Borderland will be going online to avoid crowds, keep safe during the pandemic and find the best deals. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, thousands of people will become victims of holiday shopping scams. Scammers can rob you of your
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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 at 1610 N. Zaragoza and Vista Del Sol. One stabbing victim was rushed to a hospital with serious injuries, according to a fire department
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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 were asking for the public to be on the lookout for Victoria Alerman, and issued the alert overnight. However, around 8:45 a.m. Saturday, the Fisher County Sheriff’s Office said she
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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 buried in the desert in the northeast outskirts of the city. All had been reported missing earlier that year. An extensive investigation led police to David
Continue Reading 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 a video – without consent – of an intimate sexual encounter. Officials said Wednesday that 29-year-old Irvin Mendez is being charged with invasive visual recording. Mendez, a four-year
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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 that ended in a crash, the New Mexico State Police said Wednesday. A state police statement said the gunfire occurred Tuesday afternoon in Deming behind a house on Spruce Street,
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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, the Las Cruces City Council on Monday discussed adoption of a series of policies to reform the police department. In February of this year, former Las Cruces police officer
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NEWARK, New Jersey — OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and formally admitted its role in the opioid crisis. Tuesday’s plea before a judge in Newark is part of a larger settlement with the U.S Department of Justice that also includes resolving civil claims. The Stamford, Connecticut-based company is to pay
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CLINT, Texas – Border Patrol agents with the Clint station arrested two people and seized marijuana with a street value of more than $70,000, officials said Tuesday. Agents found muddy footprints coming out of an irrigation canal just north of the international border late last week. The agents followed two sets of footprints for about
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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 three felony charges, authorities said. Daniel Villa, 27, was booked into the Dona Ana County Detention Center on one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on a peace
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