2nd Person Arrested In Vinton, Texas Home Invasions
Sheriff?s Authorities recently identified a second suspect in recent home invasions in the Upper Valley. The suspect was identified as ISMAEL CHACON (22) of Chaparral, New Mexico. Sheriff?s Authorities had been looking for the suspect but could not locate him.
On 05-25-11, Agents with Customs & Border Protection took CHACON into custody as he attempted to enter the United States at the Paso Del Norte Bridge located at 1000 S. El Paso St. ? CBP Agents turned CHACON over to Sheriff Officials. CHACON was booked & remains at the El Paso County Detention Facility.
Further investigation by Sheriff?s Detectives revealed that the duo of ISMAEL CHACON & ARTURO MORALES were involved in over 30+ Burglaries in the area of the Village of Vinton, TX – Canutillo, TX & Berino, New Mexico. Detectives were able to determine that 8 burglaries were committed in the Upper Valley & 23-26 burglaries were committed in the Berino, NM area.
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