Man evades traffic stop, detained at Ysleta Port of Entry
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said a 26-year-old man was arrested at the Ysleta Port of Entry Wednesday after fleeing…
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Woman arrested for crash that killed 15-year-old girl drove at nearly 117 mph: Documents
UPDATE (3:29 p.m.) — Soria had a BAC above the legal limit, standing at 0.154, according to an affidavit obtained by ABC-7. Documents said she was…
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What justifies use of force by police; retired deputy chief and US Marshall explains
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A use of force incident involving a woman’s arrest is drawing attention after a viral video showed an officer punching her…
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‘I support my officers:’ El Paso police chief says officers acted appropriately in arrest of woman that went viral on social media
(UPDATE) — El Paso Police Chief Peter Pacillas addressed the arrest on April 2 that went viral on social media stating his officers “acted within…
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Mother reported daughter for leaving deadly crash scene: Documents
UPDATE (April 9, 2026) — The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission opened an investigation involving the Hope and Anchor bar, TABC confirmed with…
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Jeremy Jordan, husband of former city representative, pleads guilty to assault
UPDATE (April 9, 2026) — Jeremy Jordan pleaded guilty after a hearing Thursday. Jordan received differed adjudication, according to the court log.…
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Police arrest man in connection to West El Paso burglary spree
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department said it arrested 35-year-old Francisco Javier Solis-Jurado Tuesday in connection to six…
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WATCH: Social media video helps El Paso deputies apprehend man in Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office apprehended a 25-year-old man after seeing a social media video allegedly showing him…
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‘Secure protocol’ lifted at El Paso High School, threat ‘non-credible’
UPDATE (11:02 a.m.) — The secure protocol at El Paso High has been lifted, EPISD said. Classes will resume as scheduled. EPISD said its district…
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El Paso woman sues Uber after alleged violent, terrifying ride with her children
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A newly filed lawsuit in El Paso County accuses Uber Technologies, Inc. and one of its drivers of false imprisonment,…
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EPPD identifies woman officer punched in viral social media video
Courtesy: EPPD UPDATE (April 6, 2026) — El Paso Police identified the woman punched in the video as Kelcee Hufford, according to documents obtained…
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Man arrested for deadly conduct, discharge of a firearm in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police officers arrested a 24-year-old man in the Northeast for a report of shots fired, EPPD said Friday. The…
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WATCH: Bodycam video of man charged for evading arrest
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputies charged a 31-year-old man for evading arrest and possession of a controlled…
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Two arrested after aggravated assault involving child endangerment
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested two women after being dispatched to the Sparks community for an aggravated…
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Chaparral man set man on fire, dropped rocks on his head: Court documents
UPDATE (2:35 p.m.) — El Paso police said the victim, Salome Lares, passed away and the offense is now murder. UPDATE (April 1, 2026) — ABC-7…
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Lockdown at Canutillo High School lifted after reports of criminal activity in neighborhood
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — A lockdown at Canutillo High School has been lifted after reports of criminal activity near the campus, the Canutillo…
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Student with weapon taken into custody at IDEA Horizon Vista
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso County deputy took a 14-year-old student with a weapon into custody at IDEA Horizon Vista Tuesday, the El Paso…
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Dirty Laundry bar shuts down due to hundreds of police calls and alleged ties to deadly crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Attorney Christina Sanchez obtained a temporary restraining order to shut down the Dirty Laundry bar in East…
Continue Reading El Paso County Sheriff’s Office reports 14% reduction in crime
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office released its 2025 Annual Report, which highlights a 14% reduction in crime, EPCSO…
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Man charged with aggravated assault after 2 men injured in stabbing
UPDATE: The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested and charged Andrew Martinez, 30, with aggravated assault. The sheriff said Martinez was located…
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Migrant advocacy groups warn of scammers targeting detainees in federal custody and their families
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Estrella del Paso, a local migrant advocacy center that offers legal services to them and their families, just issued a…
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County of El Paso raising concerns over proposed ICE detention center in Socorro
UPDATE– ICE responded to ABC-7’s request from Tuesday, a spokesperson said the department does comply with the National Environmental Policy:…
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ICE reports no active measles cases at Camp East Montana
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Homeland Security, through Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), just confirmed as of March 6,…
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ABC-7 at 4: Deputy Peter John Herrera Memorial 5K Run / Walk
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – The 6th Annual Deputy Peter J. Herrera Memorial 5K Run/Walk will be held at Ascarate Park on March 8. Deputy Peter J.…
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U.S. Marshals apprehend suspect in Fabens robbery and shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Wednesday, U.S. Marshals found and apprehended a man suspected of a robbery and shooting in Fabens, according to the El…
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El Paso County closes Socorro bar after investigation into alleged trafficking and prostitution
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Attorney’s Office says it obtained an injunction ordering the permanent closure of the Boss Lady Pub in…
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19 year-old arrested for Fabens shooting death
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a 19 year-old El Paso man in connection to a 17 year-old who…
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Family of migrant killed at Camp East Montana seeking justice and accountability from federal government
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A hearing to discuss the case of the second migrant who died while in federal custody at Camp East Montana inside Fort Bliss…
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Attorney for family of third migrant who died at Camp East Montana investigating death
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 reported less than two weeks ago about the third reported migrant death at Camp East Montana inside Fort Bliss, where…
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Second trial day for man accused of triple murder in 1994
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today was the second day of the capital murder trial for Atruro Ortega Garcia, the man accused of stabbing and killing a…
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