New Mexico State Police arrest two teens for I-25 homicide March 3
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) – Investigation Bureau agents with the New Mexico State Police arrested Daniel Ortiz, 16, and Drake Armendariz, 16…
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Man accused of killing 16-year-old girl has criminal history, criminal records show
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The criminal history of the man who is accused of killing a 16-year-old girl, who was found dead in an alley last month, has…
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Police say detectives with the Crimes Against Persons unit arrested 23-year-old Cesar Roa. Roa is facing murder and…
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Cartel letter allegedly apologizes for the Americans who were kidnapped in Mexico
By Josh Campbell, Fidel Gutierrez, Karol Suarez and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — The cartel believed responsible for the armed kidnapping last week…
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Fentanyl and cocaine seized at the Bridge of the Americas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – More than 28-pounds of cocaine and 16 pounds of fentanyl were found by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer in two…
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Former NMSU photojournalist reveals to ABC-7 how he was shot while on the job
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– — NMSU graduate and Spectrum News 13 photojournalist Jesse Walden says he is recovering following a shooting in…
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Catalytic converter thefts continue to be on the rise in El Paso, new legislation aims to curb it
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise across the nation, including here in El Paso. According to data ABC-7 obtained…
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Louisville Metro Police Department uses ‘excessive force’ and ‘unlawfully discriminates against Black people,’ DOJ report says
(CNN) — The Justice Department issued a scathing critique Wednesday on the Louisville Metro Police Department after a nearly…
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Violence in Mexico might affect medical tourism in the borderland
JUAREZ, Mexico (KVIA) — After news of four U.S. citizens were kidnapped in Tamaulipas, Mexico, some local residents say they’re reconsidering doing…
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Border Patrol agent involved in Monday’s shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say a Border Patrol agent was involved in a shooting near the border wall. The…
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El Paso Sheriff Richard Wiles announces retirement
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff Richard Wiles says he will serve out the remainder of his term, which ends December 31, 2024. “It has…
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One person hospitalized after shooting in the Lower Valley
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a shooting on the 7900 block of Alameda, according to El…
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Number of El Pasoans getting summoned for jury duty continues to increase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The number of El Pasoans getting summoned for jury duty is increasing. According to court officials, in February 2022, 3,795…
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Las Cruces police arrest carjacking suspect
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– — Police in Las Cruces have arrested a man they say robbed someone at gunpoint outside a popular shopping mall,…
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One woman injured in east El Paso shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police confirm one woman was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a shooting in east El Paso.…
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FBI arrests felon with ties to Chuco Tango gang, continue searching for another
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Members of the FBI El Paso’s Violent Crime and Gang task force arrested a known felon after executing multiple search and…
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Organ Mountain band teacher accused of criminal sexual contact of a minor
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — An Organ Mountain High School band teacher was arrested Thursday. He’s charged with criminal sexual contact of a…
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Court orders DA to turn over slain deputy’s phone; defense alleges officer had ‘relationship’ with suspect’s girlfriend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Facundo Chavez appeared in court Friday afternoon with his attorneys. Chavez is accused of murdering El Paso Sherrif’s…
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Juarez authorities held a meeting to discuss the migrant situation after downtown confrontation
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On Wednesday, three migrants were arrested in Downtown Juarez after they committed an “administrative foul” according to…
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Boys & Girls Club of El Paso helps local kids and teenagers in need
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Boys and Girls Club of El Paso is a program that offers every kid or teenager has a safe place to go after school. With…
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Mexican man wanted for homicide returned to Mexico at El Paso bridge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Immigration officials in El Paso removed a Mexican man wanted for homicide in Chihuahua, Mexico, on Wednesday. Cesar…
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Alex Murdaugh found guilty of murdering his wife and son
(CNN) — [Breaking news update, published at 7:08 p.m. ET] The jury in the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh has found him guilty…
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Suspended Texas DPS agent accused of striking girlfriend with fist, knocking her unconscious
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Texas DPS agent suspended after being arrested for causing bodily injury struck his girlfriend in the face with his fist,…
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Dog shot in home invasion; El Paso police say resident shot intruder in return
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A home invasion Wednesday morning in northeast El Paso and a man found shot 2 miles away from that location appear…
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Borderland Crimes, Podcast 16: Abduction at an ATM – The Murder of Sophia Martinez
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sophia Martinez, 18, headed out on a blind date on a Friday night in March 2000. But she never made it to the dance club in…
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Texas Department of Public Safety suspends agent assigned to El Paso after arrest
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 38-year-old special agent with the Texas Department of Public Safety has been suspended following his arrest by the El…
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Explosive found in checked luggage at Pennsylvania airport, man in custody
ABC NEWS — An explosive device was found in a checked piece of luggage at Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley International Airport on Monday, according to…
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Las Cruces firefighters battle night of trash receptacle fires
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces fire investigators are asking for the public’s help identifying the suspect or suspects responsible for…
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Teen who police say pointed gun at El Paso police officer faces multiple charges
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police have identified the man they say led officers on a chase Monday that ended at Bassett. Police say, Angel…
Continue Reading Property crimes in Las Cruces rise 27% in 2022
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A 27% increase in overall property crimes, led by residential burglaries and vehicle thefts, was reported in…
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