Sheriff's deputies arrest three people trying to burglarize a home

El Paso County Sheriff's deputies arrest three people trying to burglarize a home on Alameda Ave. in Tornillo. It happened Jan. 12th, just after 9 p.m.

Upon arrival, Deputies learned two suspects wearing black hoodies and blue bandanas had forced their way into the said house. According to the victims inside the residence, the suspects displayed a handgun and demanded money.

The suspects left with an undisclosed amount of money from the victims and left in a dark in color Honda. Several Sheriff's Deputies canvassed the area in search of the two suspects. Around 1:00 a.m., deputies noticed a vehicle matching the description run a stop sign at the intersection of N.W. 3rd and Guadalupe in Fabens.

Deputies pulled the car over, and when they approached it, noticed the occupants had blue bandanas and a handgun in the vehicle. All occupants were arrested and the Criminal Investigations Bureau was called to the scene.

A further investigation revealed the occupants were also in possession of a large amount of cash. Two juveniles and one adult suspect were taken into custody and charged with burglary of habitation. It was later determined one of the juveniles was involved in two previous criminal offenses, which included aggravated robbery and assault causing bodily injury.

Both juveniles, who are 16 years old, were referred to the Juvenile Probation Department. The adult suspect, identified as George Martinez, 17, was additionally charged with possession of marijuana under 2 ounces and booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility.