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25 bundles of marijuana seized; Juarez man arrested
An ongoing investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Juarez man. El Paso police investigators said they found 25 bundles of marijuana in Ismael Martinez's possession. On Thursday, investigators met with Martinez at 7351 Alameda Ave. The bundles were found inside a blue van that was parked outside, said police. Martinez, who lives ...
Papa John's Pizza helps raise money for local community center vandalized
If you're craving pizza or would like to help out a local nonprofit organization, order from Papa John's Pizza. Wednesday and Thursday Papa John's Pizza locations in El Paso, Las Cruces and Alamogordo will give 15 percent of its sales to Desert Downs BMX Track and Transmountain Optimist Club. The local nonprofit was vandalized on Thursday. Volunteers ...
Wreck shuts down southbound lanes of US54
One person was taken to the hospital after the driver of an orange Chevy Avalanche lost control on US 54 near Sun Valley Drive. Police said the driver of a truck lost control and crashed into a guard rail. The wreck shut down all southbound lanes on U.S. 54 between Sun Valley ...
More than a year of road construction on Country Club Rd. expected
Road work on a stretch of road in El Paso's Upper Valley is expected to last 560 days before transformation is done. Lane closures and detours are a motorists' nightmare. City officials are encouraging the public to attend an open meeting about the improvements that will be made to Country ...
Update: Fort Bliss soldier killed in Afghanistan bomb attack
A soldier assigned to Fort Bliss died from injuries he suffered in a bomb attack, military officials announced Monday morning. Spc. Kyle P. Stoeckli, 21, of Moseley, Va., died Saturday in Maiwand, Afghanistan, after his unit was hit with an improvised explosive device, according to a release from the Department ...
Pickup truck involved in pursuit with Border Patrol agents
A chase that began in Santa Teresa, N.M., ended in El Paso. Border Patrol units were seen following a pickup truck with sod in its bed Friday afternoon. Border Patrol agents tell KFOX14 that officials tried to pull over the pickup truck near a sod farm in Santa Teresa but ...
Newborn legally abandoned at Las Cruces hospital
An unidentified woman walked into a Las Cruces hospital and told staff she did not want the baby she had just delivered. Las Cruces police said the 24-year-old had the baby at about 9 p.m. Wednesday at her home on the campus of New Mexico State University. The mother went ...
Driver crashes in front of police, runs away
A driver wrecks in west El Paso and a police officer witnessed the entire accident. The accident happened overnight Friday on Mesa Street near Festival. Police at the scene told KFOX14 the driver took out two light poles when he crashed into them. The driver then tried to run from ...
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 ...
Woman arrested after crash on I-10 East
A woman who police said was involved in a collision Monday was charged with driving while intoxicated. The collision happened at about 7:15 p.m. on Interstate 10 east at mile marker 11. When police officers arrived they said they found Jeanette Chacon intoxicated. Chacon was placed under arrest. Police also ...
City leaders asked to approve $10 million more for ballpark construction
The price tag to build a new Triple-A baseball stadium in downtown El Paso might be bigger than originally proposed. According to the agenda on next week's city council meeting, the contract between the city and the construction company that will build the stadium could be increased by $10 million. City engineer Alan Shubert ...
Suspect in custody; Modified lockdown lifted at 6 YISD schools
A modified lockdown at six YISD schools was lifted after police capture a suspect. Ysleta Independent School District officials said Del Norte, Eastwood Knolls and Scotsdale elementary schools; Ranchland Hills Middle School; Eastwood High School; and Valle Verde Early College High School were placed on a "modified lockdown" after they received ...
Las Vegas Lounge, other buildings damaged in south central fire
El Paso firefighters spent Thursday afternoon battling a massive fire at 3115 Alameda Ave. in south central El Paso. More than 40 firefighters responded to the fire that broke out at about 4:22 p.m. and spread to several neighboring buildings. The fire caused detours for Sun Metro routes 21, 22, ...
Bienvivir caretaker accused of stealing ring from elderly client
caretaker of elderly people was charged with theft after police said he stole a ring from a client. Jose Martin, 41, was employed by Bienvivir when the alleged crime happened on April 9. A member of the elderly patient's family told police that the victim's ring was missing from the home. The investigation led to a pawn shop ...
Police: Driver in Thursday crash on I-10 dies
The driver who was involved in an accident Thursday morning died, announced police Tuesday. William Heid, 27, was driving a black 2012 Nissan Maxima eastbound on Interstate 10 when the car hit a cargo truck trying to exit Lomaland Drive. Heid suffered serious injuries and was taken to Del Sol ...
Marijuana found hidden in commercial shipment
Officials said a marijuana seizure was made Tuesday when a tractor-trailer tried crossing into El Paso. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Ysleta port of entry found 895 pounds of marijuana. They said the drugs were inside a shipment of 14 large sacks of marble powder calcium carbonate. ...
Cause of multiple brush fires still undetermined
Monday afternoon, fire crews battled brush fires that burned down a home and kept reigniting throughout the evening in southern New Mexico along the Texas state line. Dona Ana County sheriff's spokeswoman Kelly Jameson said fire investigators worked to see what caused the fires. "We still have a few hot ...
Update: East El Paso woman flees attacker by jumping out window
El Paso police arrested a man they said stabbed a woman in the leg Tuesday morning. Police said Malcolm Cory Roberson, 31, stabbed a 27-year-old woman three times inside their apartment located at 10535 Montwood Dr. According to police the woman was stabbed while she was lying in bed, and ...
Update: Families let back in their homes after brush fire burns across state line
Residents in El Paso's west side were let back in their homes after several fire crews from multiple departments worked to battle a series of brush fires that spanned across the state line Monday. The fire started just after 4 p.m. Monday, a fire started on a river levee behind Santa Teresa ...
Downtown Artist Market adds farmer vendors
The Union Plaza District located in downtown El Paso on Saturday morning is home to artist who feature their work. The Downtown Artist Market that happens all year around is adding more vendors to its venue, farmers. Kaycee Dougherty, downtown arts district coordinator, announced that the city wants to add ...
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