LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A Doña Ana County jury indicted a woman for allegedly working as a nurse without a license. The New Mexico Justice Department said Margarita Gonzalez’ alleged actions include administering narcotics to minors and nearly causing patient death. Gonzalez allegedly impersonated nurses in Texas to get a job in four Las
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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. According to the constable’s office, Reymundo Estrada had a warrant for three counts of fraudulent use/possession of identifying information; two counts of theft and one count of false statement to obtain property/credit.
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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 measure directs the city’s manager and attorney to approve an overview of driving while intoxicated data in El Paso and a strategy to combat DWI. The city officials have 45
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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 of the people living there. According to police, Tristan Joel Coriz entered a home through a window April 29. Police did not say whether the window was open
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office needs help finding a man allegedly involved in an aggravated assault investigation. EPCSO said the suspect is believed to be a truck driver described to have a light complexion and 5’9″ tall. The sheriff’s office also shared these photos of the suspect: Courtesy: EPCSO
Continue ReadingBy Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — The man accused of running past Secret Service with loaded firearms and knives in an attempt to kill President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondent’s Dinner last month pleaded not guilty to the four charges he faces. Prosecutors say Cole Tomas Allen on April 26 stormed through a
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A New Mexico district judge ruled to keep a murder conviction of the first defendant tried in the Young Park mass shooting Thursday. Tomas Rivas was found guilty of three counts of first degree murder in the shooting. His attorney asked the court for a retrial after learning about allegations
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VINTON, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Public Safety arrested three people, including two alleged Chuco Tango gang members, after pursuing a stolen car near Vinton. According to the Texas DPS, its special agents and troopers tried to stop a stolen car near Vinton. The driver allegedly refused to stop and led troopers on
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — After 40 years, law enforcement identified a man they believe is responsible for the murder of a 16-year-old in 1986, the Texas Department of Public Safety said Thursday. The murder happened in Montgomery County near Houston, according to DPS. Law enforcement arrested Bobby Charles Taylor Sr., now 60 years old, in Mexico
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former Fort Bliss soldier pleaded guilty to two counts of intoxication manslaughter almost two years after a crash killed a couple in Far East El Paso. Court records said Juan Francisco Del Valle pleaded guilty April 29. His sentencing is scheduled for May 13. 28-year-old Dalia Olivas and 29-year-old
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SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of San Elizario held its council meeting on Tuesday and unanimously approved the following two items: “14. Discussion and Action: Regarding a Resolution supporting Emergency Services District #2 decision to protect our health and resources and to limit or deny permits to detention facilities that would create mass
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UPDATE (6:32 p.m.) — The subject left the scene, according to El Paso Police Sergeant Robert Gomez. A female employee was in the store and had a brief interaction with the subject, a 40 to 45-year-old man, according to police. He brandished a small gun. Police said he barricaded himself at Levcomm International, which sells
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A Camino Real Middle School teacher accused of inappropriate relations with a student has been indicted Tuesday, according to District Judge Conrad Perea’s office. During Tuesday’s hearing, a judge ruled 43-year-old Wyatt Cornelius will be held without bond during proceedings. His arraignment is pending and his jury trial hasn’t been
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Crime Stoppers of Houston has introduced SafeSpace, a digital safety platform shaped and led by students to help teens outside of school. SafeSpace is designed for teens and provides them with round-the-clock access to guidance, interactive activities, and reliable support. It’s a place where students can take a break, think things through, and move forward
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By Mason LeibMay 5, 2026, 3:59 PM A Massachusetts jury has found star NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs not guilty on two criminal charges following a trial stemming from an alleged incident involving a private chef. On Tuesday, the panel returned verdicts of not guilty on both counts, which included strangulation or suffocation and assault
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso deputies arrested a 35-year-old woman for driving while intoxicated more than three times, the sheriff’s office said Monday. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies stopped Erica Vianney Becerra’s truck in Far East El Paso near the intersection of N Zaragoza Road and John Hayes Street. She allegedly drove
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso deputies arrested and charged a 31-year-old man with abandoning or endangering a child after they found an unattended 2-year-old Monday. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said it received a call about the child on the 12700 block of Eastlake Boulevard (near the Eastlake High School area). EPCSO
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By The Associated PressMay 5, 2026, 12:18 PM CARROLLTON, Texas — A man shot five people in Texas on Tuesday, killing two, at a shopping mall north of Dallas, police said. Carrollton Chief Roberto Arredondo said it was not a random act of gunfire and that the victims knew the attacker, who was later arrested after
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Chihuahua State Public Security Secretariat started operations at the new Sentinel Tower, or “Torre Centinela” in Downtown Juárez two weeks ago, a project that presented back in 2022, as ABC-7 previously reported. During a news conference Monday, the Chihuahua Public Safety Secretary, or Police Chief, Gilberto Loya Chávez along
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By Meredith DelisoMay 4, 2026, 4:14 PM U.S. Secret Service officers exchanged gunfire with an armed man near the White House property in Washington, D.C., on Monday, authorities said. The suspect and a juvenile bystander were struck during the exchange of gunfire, according to the U.S. Secret Service. The shooting occurred around 3:30 p.m. Monday
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The principal at IDEA Edgemere Academy in East El Paso was arrested and charged for driving while intoxicated, according to jail records. Arrest documents said she crashed into a road divider in Far East El Paso. On April 18, an El Paso County deputy saw Nubia Lizette Salinas failing to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 39-year-old man was sentenced to 12 years in prison for smuggling more than six kilograms of cocaine, according to a press release from District Attorney Hames Montoya. A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper arrested Jose Villa in October 2023 after stopping his truck near the I-10 Clint exit.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested three people, including a teenager, Sunday after stopping a wrong-way driver. EPCSO said the stop led to a narcotics and weapons seizure. Deputies issued a traffic stop near N Zaragoza Road and Pellicano Drive after seeing a silver vehicle driving in the wrong
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By Yi-Jin YuMay 4, 2026, 11:25 AM An attorney for Britney Spears issued a guilty plea Monday after the music star was charged with driving under the influence on April 30 following an arrest in March. Spears, who did not appear in court, pleaded guilty to reckless driving and was sentenced to one day in jail, which she already served. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County secured a temporary injunction against the Dirty Laundry bar in East El Paso, County Attorney Christina Sanchez announced Monday. The bar must stay closed until its owners can provide a safe environment for the public, the county said. The county obtained a temporary restraining order in March
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — Socorro police arrested a 35-year-old man Saturday after an alleged aggravated assault and standoff. The City of Socorro said he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s house while she wasn’t home. At 7:40 a.m. May 2, police went tot he intersection of Flor Bonita Avenue and Peters Road for an aggravated assault call.
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By Angeline Jane BernabeApril 30, 2026, 3:09 PM Britney Spears has officially been charged with driving under the influence after being arrested in March, according to the Ventura County District Attorney. She will be arraigned on May 4, but she does not have to appear for her court hearing. The misdemeanor charge comes after the
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — Horizon City police arrested and charged a man for injuring a 10-year-old child. Raul David Reyes was charged with injury wo a child with intent to cause bodily injury, which is a felony offense. According to documents, on April 25, Raul David Reyes allegedly argued with Flor Aldaba Soto at
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UPDATE (1:52 p.m.) — Police documents ABC-7 obtained said an undercover El Paso police officer arrested Gallardo using an ad for soliciting prostitution. Arrest documents said Gallardo contacted the undercover officer using an adult escort website and agreed to pay $100 for a 30-minute service. When Gallardo arrived to the agreed location, the Wyndham Hotel
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Senator John Cornyn said El Paso County received a federal grant of $700,000 to help local law enforcement prevent, investigate and prosecute cyber crimes. The funds will go to special training, developed response to cyber-related offenses and advocacy for victims, Sen. Cornyn announced Wednesday. “From online harassment and deepfakes
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