New Details: Woman stalked near El Paso City Hall

Update (October 16, 2024): Court documents newly obtained by ABC-7 reveal that Martinez allegedly harassed the victim on two separate occasions in September.

Documents state that on September 16, Martinez started inappropriately touching himself when he saw the victim walking near City Hall.

Investigators assigned to the case state that Martinez got up close to the victim and whispered in her ear, making her feel uncomfortable. She yelled that she would call police and scared off Martinez. The victim then filed a police report. Investigators looked at surveillance video from the surrounding area, which corroborated the woman's story.

Then on September 18, court documents state that Martinez ran up behind the victim while she was walking from her car to her workplace. He was wearing the same outfit as the day before. After the second incident, the victim chose to press charges.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso Police charged 21-year-old Xavier Martinez for stalking a woman in Downtown El Paso.

Police arrested Martinez on September 18, 2024 and announced the arrest today.

Police received reports that Martinez had approached the victim on other occasions while she was walking to work downtown. She became concerned for her safety and reported Martinez.

Police officials say the investigation is still ongoing. They urge anyone experiencing a similar situation to report it immediately.