Deputies charge ‘Top Ten Most Wanted’ fugitive with aggravated robbery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies arrested a 22-year-old man after he was wanted in connection with an aggravated robbery charge, the El Paso County…
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Body recovered at Rio Grande Levee near Ysleta Port of Entry: Police
UPDATE (9:43 p.m.) — Our ABC-7 crew said the scene was clear when they arrived. ABC-7 reached out to El Paso police for more information, but have…
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Lost cell phone helped police identify suspect in dumpster fire murder
UPDATE (June 2, 2026) — A lost cell phone led to the identification of Heriberto Chavez as a suspect of a murder involving a dumpster fire. ABC-7…
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18-year-old charged for owning 3D-printed gun, firing shots at Scenic Drive
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police arrested an 18-year-old for allegedly owning an illegal 3D-printed gun and shooting a gun at Scenic Drive,…
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Abandoned Northeast El Paso house fire caused by arson: Investigators
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An abandoned house burned Sunday night in Northeast El Paso, the city’s fire department said. Monday, the El Paso Fire…
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1 arrested, another in hospital after crash in Horizon City
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) –One person was sent to a hospital and another was arrested after a crash in Horizon City Sunday night, police said.…
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Deputies find 3 dogs in poor living conditions, man charged for alleged animal cruelty
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 29-year-old was arrested for alleged animal cruelty, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Monday. On May 26, deputies,…
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Former El Paso City representative candidate charged for alleged child sexual assault
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former candidate for El Paso City Council, District 5, was arrested on charges including indecency with a child,…
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Man charged for animal cruelty after deputies find malnourished dog
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said it charged a man for animal cruelty after finding an underweight dog with visible…
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Man allegedly crashes into El Paso County deputy patrol unit while driving drunk
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 53-year-old man was arrested and charged for allegedly crashing into an El Paso County Sheriff’s Office patrol unit, EPCSO…
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Man arrested during traffic stop, charged with indecency with a child
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 37-year-old man was arrested during a traffic stop and charged for sexual contact with a child, according to the El Paso…
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Man arrested, charged for allegedly stalking with a drone
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 26-year-old man was arrested and charged for allegedly using a drone to stalk someone, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office…
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El Paso Sector Border Patrol arrests 2 suspected Tren de Aragua members
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the El Paso Sector Border Patrol said its Targeting Unit, Homeland Security Investigations and Immigration and…
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Scam alert: El Paso County Sheriff’s Office warns about fake warrant calls
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With increased scam calls, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office made a public warning about people claiming to be members of…
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Deputies charge 21-year-old man for trespassing middle school after hours
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said it charged a 21-year-old man for allegedly trespassing a middle school in Canutillo…
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Death report identifies man who died while in-custody at El Paso jail
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 38-year-old man died while in-custody at the El Paso County Jail Annex, according to a death report from Texas Attorney…
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Man sentenced to 33 years in prison for aggravated sexual assault of a child
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso jury sentenced a 47-year-old man to 33 years in prison Thursday for two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a…
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El Paso woman pleads guilty to killing husband, sentenced to 20 years in prison
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso woman pleaded guilty to murdering her husband and received a 20-year prison sentence, according to court records.…
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Jury finds man not guilty in road rage death involving brother, father
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A jury found Jose Alberto Orozco not guilty of murder Wednesday. The verdict comes nearly three years after Orozco, his…
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Man charged for aggravated robbery at Segundo Barrio store
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police charged a 57-year-old man for aggravated robbery at a store in Segundo Barrio near the Paso del Norte Port of…
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Man sentenced to 35 years in prison for 2022 murder in Socorro
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 23-year-old man was sentenced to 35 years in prison for a deadly shooting in a case that had been pending for more than…
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Pit bull shot, killed at West El Paso park
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Shots fired at a West El Paso dog park just after 9:15 a.m. after a pit bull and Chihuahua “showed aggression” towards each…
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Sheriff’s Office to enforce ‘Warrant Service Officer Model’ with ICE under Texas’ Senate Bill 8
UPDATE (May 19, 2026) — A spokesperson with DHS sent us the following statement: “Partnerships with law enforcement are critical to having the…
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Traffic stop leads to arrest of man wanted for manslaughter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 60-year-old man with several active warrants, including for manslaughter.…
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Dirty Laundry Bar reopens after court order
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Dirty Laundry Bar in East El Paso reopened after a judge granted a court order stopping the business from operating…
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Mosh pit fight leads to shooting in South-Central El Paso, victim in critical condition
UPDATE (May 14, 2026) — A mosh pit fight escalated into the shooting outside a music venue, according to police documents ABC-7 obtained. Documents…
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Former Fort Bliss soldier sentenced 20 years in prison for crash that killed engaged couple
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, a former Fort Bliss soldier was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a deadly crash that killed a couple in Far…
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Man arrested for fraud, theft
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Constable’s Office Precinct Three arrested a 50-year-old man with a warrant involving felony charges.…
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El Paso City Council approves anti-DWI, data review initiative
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s city council approved a new effort to improve responses to impaired driving, the city said Tuesday. An approved…
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New Mexico man arrested for burglary, allegedly assaulted woman
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police arrested a 24-year-old New Mexico man for burglary of a home in April. Police said he allegedly assaulted one…
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