Victim hospitalized after being shot in Socorro, police search for shooter’s car
SOCORRO, Texas – A person was shot and taken to the hospital Tuesday afternoon in Socorro, a city spokesman confirmed. The shooting happened along…
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2 arrested after Las Cruces car chase, crash that may be tied to man’s shooting death
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Two people who were arrested following a short chase that ended in a crash may be connected to a homicide that happened…
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Las Cruces man accused of beating stepfather with hammer faces murder charge
UPDATE, Dec. 15: A Las Cruces man accused of attacking his stepfather and hitting him in the head with a hammer more than three weeks ago is now…
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Homeland Security officials in El Paso warn of fraudulent virus vaccines & treatments
EL PASO, Texas – Homeland Security investigators and customs officials continue to warn the public to be vigilant about potential scams involving…
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Las Cruces police warn leaving a car unattended while warming it up invites thieves
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Las Cruces police are reminding motorists who warm up their cars on cold mornings not to leave their vehicles running…
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El Paso police search for fleeing black sedan that struck officer & broke his legs
UPDATE, Dec. 14: Police said Monday that an officer “intentionally” struck by a fleeing car over the weekend suffered broken legs as they put out a…
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Have you seen her? Texas Amber Alert issued for 6-year-old girl believed to be abducted
BELLS, Texas — A statewide Amber Alert was issued early Saturday morning for a child believed to have been abducted who is in grave or immediate…
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West El Paso evacuations end as police remove dynamite from home
EL PASO, Texas — A west El Paso neighborhood was evacuated for several hours on Friday afternoon after explosives were discovered in a nearby house.…
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Texas gang member executed after U.S. Supreme Court denies request for a delay
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana — Brandon Bernard was executed by the federal government on Thursday at the Federal Correctional Center in Indiana,…
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2 accused California killers caught after found hiding out in northeast El Paso apartment
EL PASO, Texas — Two California fugitives sought on murder charges were captured after it was discovered they were hiding out in an apartment in…
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Bond set for El Paso police officer accused by DEA of helping drug dealer peddle cocaine
UPDATE, Dec. 10: At a detention hearing on Thursday morning, a federal judge set bond at $10,000 for officer Monica Garcia; it was unclear if she had…
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Federal marshals in standoff with wanted fugitive in east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Marshals along with El Paso police and Texas state troopers were locked in an apparent standoff Wednesday night in an east El…
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Police chase accused Las Cruces smoke shop burglar, find him hiding in trash dumpster
EL PASO, Texas – A Las Cruces police officer spotted a suspected burglar and chased the man, eventually finding him hiding in a dumpster,…
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Police crack down on the Grinch, capturing the hairy green guy as he tries to steal Christmas
You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch. But now, no more Christmas joy can be stolen. At least not this holiday season as police agencies across America…
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Juárez police make historic drug seizure worth over $60 million
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — An historic drug seizure was made by municipal police in Juarez on Saturday night, according to ABC-7’s newsgathering…
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Man experiencing mental issues dies in custody after, Houston police say, he ‘tripped and fell’
HOUSTON, Texas — A man “having a mental episode” died in Houston police custody early Sunday after, authorities say, he fell into a…
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Business break-ins skyrocket almost 300% in Las Cruces during pandemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After losing $9,000 worth of property to three separate burglaries, the owner of Galaxy Gaming Lounge is choosing to sleep…
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A year after Erika Gaytan’s alleged killer was arrested, the family still wants answers
EL PASO, Texas — On a cold December afternoon the family of Erika Gaytan gathered outside the El Paso County Courthouse, still seeking answers about…
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Caught on video: Texas high school football player jailed for assault after body slam of referee
UPDATE: 18-year-old Edinburg High School senior linebacker Emmanuel Duron was arrested Friday on an assault charge for the body slam of a referee…
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Las Cruces man held without bond on charges he abused children ages 8 and 14
EL PASO, Texas – A Las Cruces man has been arrested and charged with child abuse, police said Friday. Johnny D. Fulton, 40, is charged with three…
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Alamogordo woman gets 9 years in prison after embezzling $84K from renowned pistachio retailer
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico – An Alamogordo woman was sentenced Friday to nine years in prison after she was convicted of embezzling more than $80,000…
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3 arrested for stabbing, armed robbery at Las Cruces motel
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Three people have been arrested in connection with a stabbing and armed robbery that happened earlier this week, Las…
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Police put out call for help to find gunman who shot an attorney couple in central El Paso last month
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso police on Friday asked for the public’s help in finding the man who shot an attorney couple in central El Paso last…
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Police on scene of stabbing in northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Police were at the scene of a stabbing in northeast El Paso on Thursday evening, but there was no immediate word on who was stabbed…
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Incoming El Paso district attorney makes prosecutors reapply for jobs; about 40 reportedly terminated
EL PASO, Texas — Although the election for El Paso District Attorney was decided back in July, the losing candidate from that race re-emerged…
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Las Cruces man arrested after threatening neighbor’s friend, holding police at bay
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A Las Cruces man has been arrested after he allegedly pointed a loaded handgun at a neighbor’s friend and then held…
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Dallas man arrested for 4 slayings, including an El Paso teen, had a violent past
DALLAS, Texas — A Dallas man accused of killing a 19-year-old El Pasoan allegedly had a history of domestic violence, according to the Dallas…
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Las Cruces police warn residents to be on the lookout for package stealing ‘porch pirates’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – With more people than ever expected to do the bulk of their holiday shopping online this year, experts are warning that…
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Court records allege El Paso officer sent secret sex video with fellow police employee to friend
EL PASO, Texas — Court documents obtained Monday by ABC-7 outline new details about the recent arrest of an El Paso police officer who is accused of…
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El Paso FBI warns of scammers offering holiday deals that are ‘too good to be true’
EL PASO, Texas – With the holiday shopping season here, shoppers across the Borderland will be going online to avoid crowds, keep safe during the…
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