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El Paso teen arrested for robbing pizza delivery driver, posting it on Instagram

11/27/2023 12:00:00 AM

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A 17-year-old teen was arrested after reportedly robbing pizzas and a cell phone from a Pizza Hut delivery driver and posting about the incident on Instagram.

Authorities arrested Carlos Luna Garza.

1 injured in gang-related shooting at 99 Problems Bar & Grill

11/26/2023 12:00:00 AM

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — One person was injured after shots were fired at a bar and grill in El Paso's east side in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Officers responded to a shooting at 1515 Lee Trevino Drive, at the 99 Problems Bar & Grill.

El Paso District Attorney to tackle juvenile crime with educational video campaign

11/20/2023 12:00:00 AM

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — El Paso District Attorney Bill Hicks told KFOX14 he plans to crack down on juvenile crime and threats at borderland schools.

Hicks said he is planning to release a video that would go straight to students cell phones in hopes of preventing them from making threats.

UPDATE: Suspected gunman in deadly September house party shooting arrested

11/17/2023 12:00:00 AM

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A suspect has been arrested in connection with the house party shooting that left two people dead along the 12300 block of Tierra Inca Drive in far east El Paso in September, according to the El Paso Police Department.

East El Paso's Asian Spa Massage closed following illicit services allegations

11/14/2023 12:00:00 AM

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Just one week after Chen Massage parlor in east El Paso was shut down for providing illicit services, another massage business four miles away is facing a similar fate.

The El Paso County Attorney's office, led by Jo Anne Bernal, has ordered the temporary closure of Asian Spa Massage, located at 1212 N.

DEA El Paso to host free conference for families affected by fentanyl and other drugs

11/1/2023 12:00:00 AM

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — DEA El Paso will host a free conference for borderland families who have lost a loved one to fentanyl and other drugs.

The event will be held November 9 at the Hope City Community Church at 6115 Woodrow Bean in northeast El Paso from 9 a.m.

Texas DPS' November 'Featured Fugitive' wanted on El Paso County charges; $6,000 reward offered

11/1/2023 12:00:00 AM

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The Texas Department of Public Safety is asking for help in finding one of its 10 Most Wanted Fugitives and November's Featured Fugitive, who currently has numerous arrest warrants from El Paso County.

Body discovered in Central El Paso alleyway identified as 30-year-old male, investigation continues

10/30/2023 12:00:00 AM

EL PASO, TX (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso police are asking for the public's help in identifying a body that was found in central El Paso last Tuesday.

Shortly before 10 p.m., police responded to reports of a body that was discovered in an alleyway along the 1900 block of Happer Street, just east of Memorial Park.

Three injured in late-night shooting at Upper Valley Halloween party

10/30/2023 12:00:00 AM

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Three were injured during a shooting at an Upper Valley Halloween party on Saturday.

El Paso police have confirmed that three people, two 18-year-old El Pasoans and one 19-year-old from Anthony, New Mexico were hit by gunfire.

2 injured in shooting on Sixta Street in Upper Valley

10/28/2023 12:00:00 AM

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Crimes Against Persons responded to a shooting on the 5800 block of Sixta Street in the Upper Valley on Saturday according to the El Paso Police Department.

Two people were injured in the shooting and were taken to the hospital.

El Paso man receives 20-year sentence for selling fentanyl pill resulting in overdose

10/27/2023 12:00:00 AM

EL PASO, TX (KFOX14/CBS4) — An El Paso federal court handed down a 20-year prison sentence to a local man convicted of distributing a controlled substance causing serious bodily injury.

According to court documents, on Jan. 10 Patrick Harley Chaires, 28, sold a counterfeit M-30 pill containing fentanyl.

Man accused of stabbing his neighbor in Canutillo; victim in critical condition

10/25/2023 12:00:00 AM

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A man is accused of stabbing and seriously injuring his neighbor in Canutillo in September.

Officers arrested 27-year-old Rogelio Jose Jacquez on Thursday.

Police investigating after body discovered in central El Paso

10/25/2023 12:00:00 AM

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso police are investigating after a body was found in central El Paso Wednesday morning.

The body was found at the 1900 block of Happer Street near Altura Avenue.

Two suspects arrested in connection to east El Paso house party shooting from September

10/24/2023 12:00:00 AM

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Police have identified and arrested two suspects in a house party shooting in east El Paso from September that left two injured, one of them a teenager.

El Paso police arrested 19-year-old Luis Ruiz from Horizon and 18-year-old El Pasoan Alan Villanueva in connection to a shooting in the 10900 block of Gary Player Drive on September 3.

Canutillo school district increases security measures following student fights

10/16/2023 12:00:00 AM

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — Students in the Canutillo School District went back to the classroom Monday after a two-week-long intersession.

KFOX14 spoke with the superintendent of Canutillo ISD, Pedro Galaviz.

Canutillo school district increases security measures following student fights

10/16/2023 12:00:00 AM

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — Students in the Canutillo School District went back to the classroom Monday after a two-week-long intersession.

KFOX14 spoke with the superintendent of Canutillo ISD, Pedro Galaviz.

Stabbing investigation underway at Cielo Vista apartments

10/15/2023 12:00:00 AM

EL PASO, Texas — Police officers responded to a stabbing at the Cielo Vista apartments in east El Paso on Sunday.

Emergency dispatchers said the call came in at 9:12 pm.

Shooting on North Mesa sends 1 person to hospital

10/15/2023 12:00:00 AM

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The El Paso Police Department responded to a shooting on the 5200 block of North Mesa Sunday.

One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries according to fire dispatchers.

Shooting on Hercules block leaves one man hospitalized

10/14/2023 12:00:00 AM

The El Paso Police Department responded to a shooting on the 4500 block of Hercules Avenue in northeast El Paso on Saturday.

One male was taken to the hospital with injuries stated police.

19-year-old accused of running from police several times after traffic stop in east El Paso

10/13/2023 12:00:00 AM

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A 19-year-old was arrested after running from police multiple times in east El Paso after a traffic stop, according to police officials.

El Paso County holds gun buyback event, offering cash for unwanted firearms

10/11/2023 12:00:00 AM

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso County will host a gun buyback event later this month.

The drive-up, gun buyback event will take place on October 28 from 8 a.m.

Man Sentenced in El Paso for Trafficking Meth into U.S. from Mexico

10/10/2023 12:00:00 AM

EL PASO, Texas – A Mexican national was sentenced in a federal court in El Paso to 70 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine.

According to court documents, Cesar Tarango Cobos, 42, of Chihuahua, Mexico attempted to enter the United States from Mexico through the Presidio Port of Entry on Feb.

Suspected robber shot, killed at Northeast El Paso Wing Daddy's identified

10/4/2023 12:00:00 AM

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso police identified the suspected robber who was shot and killed during an aggravated robbery at Wing Daddy's in northeast El Paso.

The man was identified as 24-year-old Ace Isaac De Santiago.

Mugshots of 4 suspects in connection to Canutillo High School fights released

10/4/2023 12:00:00 AM

CANUTILLO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso police released the mugshots of four people arrested in connection to the string of fights at Canutillo High School.

The four individuals were charged with engaging in organized criminal activity.

Canutillo High School faces safety concerns amid gang-related student fights, parents call for action

9/29/2023 12:00:00 AM

CANUTILLO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The Canutillo Independent School District confirmed some of the fights that happened earlier in the week involved students claiming to be part of a new gang.

According to the district spokesperson, two more students were arrested Friday in connection with gang-related fights.