Man arrested after 500 gallons of diesel stolen

By KVIA ABC-7

Published May 13, 2025 5:36 PM

SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso County Sheriff deputies arrested a man accused of stealing 500 gallons of diesel fuel.

The deputies were called out after someone reported tampering with a El Paso County Water Improvement District well.

Deputies arrested Carlos Modesto, 40, and booked him on bond. He is charged with theft of property and resisting arrest.

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