Prevention Tips for Burglary of Vehicles and Automobile Thefts during the Holidays

To: All El Paso citizens  

From: Pebble Hills Regional Command Center

Please be advised the up-coming Holiday activities create an increase of Burglary of Vehicles and Automobile Thefts at various eastside El Paso apartment parking lots, shopping centers, and gyms. These crimes occur during various hours. The El Paso Police Department reminds you and your family to remain alert and to practice Pro-Active Crime Prevention measures to help reduce the odds of you becoming a victim of crime during the Holidays. 

We also request you share this information with your family. 

You can be an effective Crime Stopper if you:

Always lock your vehicle and keep your vehicle windows rolled up;

Use an anti-theft device such as a burglar alarm or a steering wheel lock; 

Do not leave any packages, electronics, or other valuables in plain sight;

Secure your valuables in your vehicle’s trunk or in an out of sight storage;

Park your vehicle in a secured lighted area; 

Report suspicious activity or individuals to the El Paso Police Department 

      Non-Emergency number 832-4400 or call 911.

These Crimes are Crimes of opportunity. When you practice these tips you 

reduce the opportunity.

On behalf of the Officers and staff of the Pebble Hills Regional Command 

Center, and the El Paso Police Department, we thank you for your attention 

and support.

Pebble Hills Regional Commander Center

10780 Pebble Hills Blvd.

El Paso, TX 79935

915-599-5512

4 ARRESTED IN LOWER VALLEY DRUG BUST / AMONGST ARRESTED–COUNCILMAN FOR THE CITY OF SOCORRO, TX

SOCORRO, TEXAS- On 11-16-10 at about 5:40 pm the El Paso County Sheriff's Office conducted an operation at 10840 North Loop in Socorro Texas. The operation resulted in the arrest of four suspects for the Delivery of43.5 lbs of marijuana.

• Luis Varela (40) of Socorro Texas
• Ernesto Garcia (29) of El Paso Texas
• David Alarcon (19) of El Paso Texas
• Jesus Palacios (49) of El Paso Texas

A search of the vehicle driven by Luis Varela resulted in the locating and seizure of 27.5 grams of cocaine. Varela was charged additionally with the possession of a controlled substance/cocaine. Information on the arrests as follows:

No further information will be released at this time as the investigation continues and further arrests are pending.

LUIS VARELA (40) of the 13900 block of Geneveive El Paso, TX DELIVERY OF MARIJUANA >5LBS. <50LBS.– $80,000 BOND POSSESSESSION OF COCAINE >4G <200G – $60,000 BOND	ERNESTO GARCIA (29) of the 600 block of N. Carolina El Paso, TX DELIVERY OF MARIJUANA >5LBS. <50LBS.– $80,000 BOND
DAVID ALARCON (19) of the 12800 block of Fredrico San Elizario, TX DELIVERY OF MARIJUANA >5LBS. <50LBS.– $80,000 BOND	JESUS PALACIOS (49) of El Paso, TX DELIVERY OF MARIJUANA >5LBS. <50LBS.– $80,000 BOND

“Every child deserves a forever family”

WHAT: National Adoption Day Celebration

WHEN: Saturday, November 20, 2010

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

WHERE: El Paso County Courthouse

Commissioner’s Courtroom, 3^rd Floor (1^st floor entrance)

CONTACT: 65^th Judicial District Court

Honorable Yahara Lisa Gutierrez at (915)546-2102

Today, more than 115,000 children in the U.S. foster care system are available for adoption.  That figure includes 105 children in El Paso County who are growing up without permanent families of their own.  These children came into the foster care system because they were victims of child abuse, neglect or abandonment.  After their parent’s legal rights were terminated, they became free for adoption.

While more children enter the foster care system each year, fewer children leave the system through adoption.  The typical child who has been freed for adoption is at least eight years old, moves three or more times to different foster homes, may have been separated from siblings, and will wait five years or more to be adopted.  Tragically, tens of thousands will never be adopted and they will leave the system at age 18 without families.

On Saturday, November 20, 2010, the 65^th Judicial District will join other courts across the nation in celebrating the families that have opened their homes to give 14 children a “forever” family. Please join us at 10 a.m.

POLICE SEEK INFORMATION ABOUT STOLEN GRAVE SITE VASES

Crime Stoppers of El Paso is assisting the El Paso Police Department in identifying and locating the persons responsible for stealing 180 bronze vases from Mt. Carmel Cemetery, making this the “Crime of the Week.”  

On Sunday, October 24^th, family visitors to their loved ones at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, 401 S. Zaragoza Road, reported that bronze vases had been stolen from the grave sites.  Upon investigation, Police officers discovered that 180 of the vases had been stolen.  The vases are solid bronze and are used to hold flowers on the gravestones of the departed.  At a value of $160 each, the total damages are $28,800.   

Investigators believe the vases were stolen sometime between Friday, Oct. 22^nd, and the morning of Sunday, Oct. 24^th.  At this time, there is no description of the persons responsible for the thefts. 

If you have any information at all about the identity of the persons responsible, please call Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 566-TIPS(8477) or submit your tip online at  www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org.  You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may earn a cash reward up to $1,000.  

Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a private non-profit corporation that brings together the community, law enforcement and the media to solve crime. 

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Nominations for the Cindi Lazzari Artist Advocate Award

The Entertainment and Sports Law Section Council is now soliciting nominations for the recipient of the 2010 Cindi Lazzari Artist Advocate Award.  The award is named for the late Cindi Lazzari, a Texas attorney who went far beyond the call of duty in her efforts to protect the rights of artists in the music industry.  

Each year the Council recognizes an individual working in Texas who has been actively involved in advocating and supporting artist’s rights in the music business. Nominees need not necessarily be attorneys. Nominations should be sent by e-mail only to LazzariNomination@gmail.com and should include the following information: 

?        the nominee’s name 

?        the nominee’s employment and contact information

?        a brief statement (not to exceed 100 words) as to why the individual believes the nominee should receive the award

?        a short bio of the nominee (if available)

Nominations will be accepted through January 15, 2011. 

SHERIFF'S NEWS: SEVERAL TEENS ARRESTED AS DESERT OPERATIONS CONTINUE

EL PASO, TEXAS- Over the weekend, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Strike Team conducted desert operations in far East El Paso County. Strike Team Deputies patrolled desert areas in search of illegal activity. Deputies targeted desert areas known to be frequented by party goers and off road vehicle clubs. Over the weekend, Deputies disrupted multiple parties, bon fires and large gatherings where people under the age of 21 were found consuming alcohol or people were partaking in criminal activity.

Despite the warnings & results of these desert operations (click here for 11-10-10 news release), teens continue to frequent this area. Several Teens were arrested & cited over the weekend.

During the operation Deputies also initiated and are investigating several Illegal Dumping cases.  Deputies are looking for several people of interest in these cases and arrests are forthcoming.

Similar future operations targeting underage drinking will continue.  Dates and times of the operations will not be disclosed. 

Results for this weekend included:

•  9 citations  / Consumption of alcohol by Minor
• 10 citations / Minor in possession of Alcohol 
• 3 citations  / Traffic related offenses
• 4 citations / Curfew violation 

PETER LICON (17) of El Paso, TX POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA– $300 BOND	BRIAN VARGAS (17) of El Paso, TX POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA– $300 BOND	JORDAN LUCERO (21) of El Paso, TX POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA– $300 BOND
EDUARDO GALLEGOS (20) of El Paso, TX   POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA– $300 BOND		JAIME JACQUEZ (20) of El Paso, TX   POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA– $300 BOND