Manhunt Monday 12/22/08: Arturo Enriquez

The Manhunt is on for ARTURO ENRIQUEZ.

ENRIQUEZ is wanted for Felony Offenses of AGGRAVATED ASSAULT w/ DEADLY WEAPON (KNIFE).

MONTANA VISTA AREA- Just last Sunday afternoon 12-14-08 at 2:35 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies were flagged down at the Montana Vista Fire Station located at 13978 Montana in El Paso County, TX in reference to a woman who was suffering from stab wounds. Deputies met with a 27 year-old woman / Victim who told Deputies that minutes earlier she had just been assaulted and stabbed by her husband during a family argument.

Medics at the scene immediately began to treating the Victims injuries. She was later transported Thomason Hospital.

After a brief investigation, it was learned the Victim was lured to ENRIQUEZ’ residence in the 3400 block of Liberator to meet with him to pick up money. The Victim claimed she & ENRIQUEZ were currently separated. During the meeting ENRIQUEZ proceeded to attack & stab the Victim with a knife. The victim managed to escape & run to a nearby residence for help. A neighbor drove the Victim to the Fire Station.

Deputies responded to the location of occurrence but were unable to locate ENRIQUEZ as he had fled the scene.

Sheriff?s Office Criminal Investigation Division (CID) was summoned to the scene & are continuing the investigation. A warrant of arrest has been issued out for ARTURO LEDEZMA ENRIQUEZ (40) who is wanted for AGGRAVATED ASSAULT w/ A DEADLY WEAPON – $150,000 BOND.

Enriquez is known to work as a mechanic. It is possible Enriquez could have fled to Juarez , Mexico as he has several friends & relatives on both sides of the border.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts or has seen ARTURO ENRIQUEZ or other fugitives featured on ?MANHUNT MONDAY? is urged to call Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 566-TIPS (8477). Callers will remain anonymous & may be eligible for a reward if the information provided leads to the apprehension of the individuals featured.

FUGITIVE INFORMATION:

NAME: ENRIQUE, ARTURO (40)

AKA: LEDESMA, ARTURO

DOB: 06-09-68

HEIGHT: 5’07?

WEIGHT: 195 lbs.

HAIR: Black

EYES: Brown

PLACE OF BIRTH: CIUDAD JUAREZ, MEXICO

WANTED FOR: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON (KNIFE) – $150,000 BOND