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Three stabbed, two arrested in west El Paso attack

May 5, 2022 4:03 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas – Two men were arrested for attacking three victims in west El Paso at 730 Sunland Park Drive. Police say it happened just after 11…

Las Cruces police association lists grievances; complains there’s a problem with morale

May 5, 2022 3:39 PM David Gonzalez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Membership of the Las Cruces Police Officers Association sent city leaders a more than six-page letter listing numerous…

Victim identified in south-central El Paso shooting

May 3, 2022 10:11 PM David Gonzalez

UPDATE (05/05): El Paso police have identified a south-central El Paso shooting victim as 38-year-old Alejandro Toquinto. Police say the victim’s…

Victim repeatedly kicked in head in east El Paso attack; 21-year-old arrested

May 4, 2022 11:13 AM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas – A 21-year-old man was charged with aggravated assault for repeatedly kicking the head of a 37-year-old man. Police say Daniel…

Dave Chappelle releases first statement about ‘unsettling’ attack

May 4, 2022 3:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Chris Boyette, Lisa Respers France, Caroll Alvarado and Stella Chan, CNN A representative for Dave Chappelle has released a statement regarding an…

Borderland Crimes, Podcast 13: “We feel victimized all over again:” Veteran’s murder unresolved after five years

May 5, 2022 7:00 AM Stephanie Valle

EL PASO, Texas — An Army vet who survived combat in Afghanistan was murdered in El Paso. Tyler Croke was in the shower at a friend’s…

El Paso family pleads to keep father’s killer in jail

May 3, 2022 11:57 AM Wil Herren

EL PASO, Texas- A man convicted in the murder of a 26-year Army veteran has been granted parole. Brian Ray Brazile shot David Williams three times in…

Trial for a man accused of murdering his girlfriend in 2019 is underway

May 2, 2022 7:58 PM Rachel Phillips

EL PASO, Texas — Murder trial for Jose Casas, who was 18-years-old when El Paso police say he shot and killed his 18-year-old girlfriend Santana…

Woman charged in death of El Paso Deputy Peter Herrera takes plea deal; family delivers impact statements

May 2, 2022 10:29 AM David Gonzalez, Rosemary Montañez

EL PASO, Texas – A woman charged in the March 2019 murder of El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputy Pete Herrera has reached a plea deal. On Monday…

Las Cruces man pleads guilty to producing child pornography

May 2, 2022 1:50 PM David Gonzalez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A 28-year-old man has pleaded guilty to production of child pornography. According to federal investigators, on May 7,…

West El Paso driver accused of pointing gun at victims after request to slow down

May 2, 2022 12:15 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas – A west El Paso man faces three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after police say he was told to slow down while…

Ex-NYPD officer guilty of assaulting police officer at US Capitol riot

May 2, 2022 10:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Holmes Lybrand A former New York City police officer was convicted Monday of assaulting a Washington, DC, police officer during the January 6 riot…

Problems remain for We Build the Wall group after founder’s guilty plea

May 2, 2022 9:30 AM Texas Tribune

Brian Kolfage arrived in Texas three years ago pledging to help fulfill President Donald Trump’s promise of a “big, beautiful” wall along the…

An Alabama inmate and a corrections officer are missing. Here’s what we know

May 1, 2022 8:29 AM CNN Newsource

By Theresa Waldrop, Jamiel Lynch and Rebekah Riess, CNN Authorities in Alabama are searching for a corrections officer and an inmate who is charged…

Police searching for witnesses after east El Paso shooting leaves 2 in the hospital

May 1, 2022 7:48 AM Rosemary Montañez

EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Police Department is now asking for the public’s help in finding witnesses after a double shooting in east El Paso. The…

At least 1 dead and 5 injured after gunfire breaks out at a festival in Jackson, Mississippi

May 1, 2022 3:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Michelle Watson, CNN Authorities canceled the final day of the Mississippi Mudbug Festival after gunfire erupted at the festival in Jackson…

One person in serious condition after a stabbing in west El Paso

April 30, 2022 9:01 AM Rosemary Montañez

EL PASO, Texas — One person was rushed to University Medical Center following a stabbing Friday night. According to the EL Paso Police…

Two people taken to the hospital after shooting in east El Paso

April 30, 2022 7:53 AM Rosemary Montañez

EL PASO, Texas – Two people were taken to the hospital early Saturday morning with gunshot wounds after a shooting in east El Paso. According…

Arrest made in Downtown Wells Fargo Bank Robbery

April 29, 2022 5:28 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas – El Paso police and the FBI announced the arrest of an Albuquerque man for the April 18 Downtown Wells Fargo bank robbery. The man…

Man arrested, victim identified in west El Paso shooting

April 29, 2022 4:13 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas – El Paso police say a ‘verbal altercation’ at Lloyd’s Pub preceded a shooting in west El Paso early Thursday morning. The shooting…

17 fugitives arrested; cocaine, meth seized in eventful week at El Paso ports of entry

April 29, 2022 3:04 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas – US Customs and Border Protection officers say they seized cocaine and methamphetamine at El Paso Ports of entry over the last week…

Dispute ends in hail of gunfire; two Las Cruces neighbors charged with federal firearms charges

April 29, 2022 1:35 PM David Gonzalez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Two Las Cruces neighbors have been charged with federal firearms charges after an April 17 dispute on Nevada St. According…

Las Cruces Mayor tours businesses hit by vandals

April 28, 2022 6:07 PM David Gonzalez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Mayor of Las Cruces witnessed firsthand damage to businesses along the El Paseo Business Corridor. Some of the damage…

Court documents reveal conspiracy to rob El Paso teen that ended in murder

April 28, 2022 3:48 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas – Court documents obtained by ABC-7 show how three men accused of capital murder intended to rob a 15-year-old Riverside High School…

Woman accused of flinging her urine at El Paso Police Officer, threatening to kill an officer

April 28, 2022 2:51 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas – A 24-year-old woman is accused of flinging her urine at an El Paso police officer at the El Paso County jail. Joshanae Iman…

January 6 committee to hold 8 hearings in June, chairman says

April 28, 2022 1:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Annie Grayer and Daniella Diaz, CNN Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson, who chairs the House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol…

Nighttime lighting reduces crime but it’s not a one-size-fits all solution, study shows

April 28, 2022 12:22 PM CNN Newsource

By Peter Nickeas A recent study showed nighttime lighting in New York City public housing complex courtyards could reduce crime, and the reduction in…