Business break-ins skyrocket almost 300% in Las Cruces during pandemic
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…
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A year after Erika Gaytan’s alleged killer was arrested, the family still wants answers
EL PASO, Texas — On a cold December afternoon the family of Erika Gaytan gathered outside the El Paso County Courthouse, still seeking answers about…
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DEA agents arrest El Paso police officer accused of helping drug dealer peddle cocaine
EL PASO, Texas — Federal authorities on Friday arrested an El Paso police officer accused of helping an alleged drug dealer to peddle cocaine in the…
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Caught on video: Texas high school football player jailed for assault after body slam of referee
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…
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Las Cruces man held without bond on charges he abused children ages 8 and 14
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…
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Alamogordo woman gets 9 years in prison after embezzling $84K from renowned pistachio retailer
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico – An Alamogordo woman was sentenced Friday to nine years in prison after she was convicted of embezzling more than $80,000…
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3 arrested for stabbing, armed robbery at Las Cruces motel
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Three people have been arrested in connection with a stabbing and armed robbery that happened earlier this week, Las…
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Police put out call for help to find gunman who shot an attorney couple in central El Paso last month
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…
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Police on scene of stabbing in northeast El Paso
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…
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Incoming El Paso district attorney makes prosecutors reapply for jobs; about 40 reportedly terminated
EL PASO, Texas — Although the election for El Paso District Attorney was decided back in July, the losing candidate from that race re-emerged…
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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…
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Las Cruces man accused of using hammer to beat stepfather is ordered held without bond
UPDATE, Nov. 25: In a court hearing on Wednesday, Judge Casey Fitch found Alejandro Nevarez to be a danger to the community. As a result, he ordered…
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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