Police: 73-year-old man threatens neighbor with knife

A 73-year-old Las Cruces man was arrested on suspicion of threatening his neighbor with a knife.  Over the weekend, Alberto Miranda, of the 1700 block of Idaho Avenue, was accused of approaching his neighbor's apartment and threatening to harm her.  During the confrontation Miranda tried to make his way into the victim's apartment.  Police said the victim was not ...

• 2:41 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2013
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Deputies: Man injured in Canutillo rollover had drugs

A Canutillo man was taken to a hospital after a rollover accident was found to be in possession of marijuana and methamphetamine, officials said. Around 4:15 p.m. Thursday, deputies responded to a car crash on Doniphan Drive and Chicken Farm Road. Deputies discovered that Omar Capetillo, 21, was driving a ...

• 8:44 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2013

Police: Man tried to rob teen of iPod at gunpoint

A 21-year-old man is facing charges after he allegedly tried to take an iPod from a 17-year-old boy and pointed a gun at him, police said. On May 17, the victim was walking along Lester Avenue when he was approached by two men. Bobby Ray Perea allegedly pointed a gun ...

• 3:14 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2013
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No arrests made after 22 pounds of heroin seized at border crossing

About $723,200 worth of heroin was seized at an El Paso border crossing, and officials are still investigating the case after no arrests were made. Around 7:30 a.m. Thursday, a 2003 Lincoln LS sedan was attempting to cross into the country from Mexico at the Ysleta international crossing, officials said.  ...

• 2:20 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2013

Update: Man, 43, killed in Clint rollover accident didn't wear seat belt

Authorities said a 43-year-old man died at the scene of a Thursday morning rollover accident in Clint. Around 5:50 a.m., El Paso County sheriff's deputies responded to the accident on the 11900 block of Alameda Avenue, according to Chris Acosta, a spokesperson for the Sheriff's Office. When deputies arrived, they ...

• Updated: 8:06 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Jodi Arias says she 'deserves a second chance'

In an unexpected jailhouse interview Tuesday, Jodi Arias says she deserves a second chance at freedom.

• 8:49 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Trial begins for 2010 triple murder case

The suspect in a triple murder that happened three years ago finally goes to trial in Las Cruces on Monday. The homicide involves a couple and their business partner that were shot and killed at the couple's home in Mesilla Hills. A pool of 72 jurors was narrowed down to 12, and ...

• 5:15 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2013

Fugitive sought by sheriff's deputies for various crimes

This week's fugitive featured in Manhunt Monday goes by two different names and is charged with two different crimes. Daniel Gordillo Jr., also known by Daniel Salazar, was arrested a year ago after police said he stole a Ford pickup truck. The 21-year-old never showed up to court for that ...

• 1:15 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2013
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El Paso Most Wanted Week of May 19

• 10:11 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2013

Police investigate early morning stabbing

• 5:40 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2013