Judge grants request for DNA testing in 1987 Northeast El Paso killings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A judge issued a decision in a hearing Friday where David Leonard Wood’s attorney requested testing on evidence from the…
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Police make arrest after Northeast El Paso shooting injures 1
UPDATE (Sept. 4, 2026): El Paso police said they arrested 50-year-old Richard Montoya after Wednesday’s shooting. EPPD said they were dispatched to…
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Deputy constables arrest Chuco Tango gang member wanted for parole violation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputy constables arrested a confirmed Chuco Tango gang member Thursday, according to the El Paso County Constable’s Office…
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Authorities warn of legal risks as ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend spreads
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Some El Paso County institutions said they’re aware of a social media trend that could be depicted as a threat. The “Cat…
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El Paso police apprehend man at Jefferson Silva High School
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police apprehended a man at Jefferson Silva High School Thursday, according to the El Paso Independent School…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office faces over $4 million deficit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office faces a more than $4 million deficit — up more than $550,000 from last week. During…
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Man arrested on 3 deceptive business practice warrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Deputies arrested a 65-year-old man on three deceptive business practice warrants, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office…
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El Paso Fire employee arrested for alleged fuel theft, abuse of work services
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso Fire Department employee allegedly took fuel from an EPFD vehicle to put into his personal vehicles, according to…
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2 El Pasoans arrested after high-speed chase, alleged carjacking in Fabens
UPDATE (Sep. 2, 2026): Texas DPS said two El Pasoans were arrested and charged after a high-speed chase in the Fabens area. An arrest affidavit said…
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2nd defendant gets 35 years for deadly Ditzy Duck Bar shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A second defendant pleaded guilty for his role in a 2023 deadly shooting outside the Ditzy Duck Bar on Airway Boulevard.…
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Documents: Teens injured in Can-Am crash may need their fingers amputated
UPDATE (Sept. 1, 2026): An arrest affidavit said two teen passengers who were injured in a Can-Am crash may need to have their fingers amputated. The…
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Buyer Beware: Auto Theft Task Force stops stolen vehicles from crossing border
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso warned about stolen equipment from California making its way to El Paso. El Paso police helped U.S.…
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19-year-old rearrested on murder charge after plea hearing for Socorro shooting case
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — A 19-year-old was rearrested in court Friday on a murder charge during his plea hearing in a deadly shooting case. Gael…
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2 minors charged with evading arrest on e-bikes in Horizon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Horizon City Police Department said it arrested and charged two juveniles Sunday with evading arrest on electric…
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Horizon City parents charged after small child found walking alone in street
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two Horizon City parents were charged after deputies received a report about a small child walking alone in the street, the…
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2 Mexican nationals plead guilty to human smuggling, supporting designated terrorist organization
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, two Mexican Nationals pleaded guilty in federal court to human smuggling and supporting the Jalisco New Generation…
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El Paso woman allegedly stabbed her mother’s caretaker: Affidavit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 35-year-old woman allegedly stabbed her mother’s caretaker in Northeast El Paso Tuesday, according to an arrest affidavit.…
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Man found guilty of Christmas Day double murder, receives life sentence
UPDATE (3:55 p.m.): The jury found Gabriel Ramirez guilty of capital murder. He will serve life in prison without the possibility of parole. The…
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Investigation involving Hope and Anchor bar, deadly crash closed over lack of evidence
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission said it closed an investigation involving the Hope and Anchor bar in West El Paso.…
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Horizon police arrest man on sexual assault warrant: Documents
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — A 20-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault, according to the Horizon City Police Department. According to…
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Mother says Fort Bliss failed to take 3-year-old’s domestic violence case seriously
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The mother of a 3-year-old, whose father punched in the head and chest, says Fort Bliss officials failed to take abuse…
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Man charged with drinking while driving after off-road vehicle crash, 1 seriously injured
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPCSO) says that 40-year-old Edgar Amaya is facing a charge of Driving While…
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Woman accused of stabbing woman to death after Northeast El Paso party
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police charged a woman accused of stabbing a woman to death after a fight at a party in Northeast El Paso. Documents alleged…
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3 in custody after police receive weapon report in South-Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police took three people into custody after receiving a call about a person with a weapon at Paisano Drive and Copia Street…
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1 hospitalized after auto theft, assault in Lower Valley El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was hospitalized after El Paso police received a car theft report near Industrial Avenue and Hawkins Boulevard on…
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Man charged with father’s murder: Documents
UPDATE (Aug. 20, 2026): According to police, officers found 59-year-old David Edward De Coste’s body wrapped inside a plastic bag in the home on…
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Police charge El Paso man accused of kicking puppy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police arrested and charged a man with animal cruelty (torture), according to a news release sent Wednesday.…
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El Paso man arrested after pursuit, brief standoff
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies charged a 23-year-old man with evading arrest and crashing into a vehicle during a pursuit, the El Paso County…
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18-year-old driver allegedly drank 14 beers before deadly crash near Fort Bliss gate
UPDATE (Aug. 18, 2026) — According to Gallegos’ arrest affidavit, he allegedly admitted to drinking 13 to 14 beers before the crash. Right before…
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US Sen. Cornyn announces nearly $190k grant for El Paso County law enforcement
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, U.S. Senator John Cornyn said the Department of Justice awarded $189,848 in federal grant funding to El Paso County…
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