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Man Arrested In Connection to 2025 Traffic Fatality

El Paso Police - Mar 23, 2026

On 03-19-2026, the Special Traffic Investigations Unit arrested 39-year-old George Thomas Halvorsen in connection with a hit and run that occurred on 12-26-2025...

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Halvorsen George Thomas

El Paso Police Department Auto Theft Task Force & Sam’s Club - Theft Prevention Event

El Paso Police - Mar 20, 2026

As part of its ongoing commitment to proactive community safety and the protection of personal property, the El Paso Police Department’s Auto Theft Task Force is proud to announce an upcoming free VIN etching event in partnership with Sam’s Club.

Sams VIN


City’s 10th Fatality

El Paso Police - Mar 20, 2026

On 03-17-2026, police responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash on Interstate 10 near mile marker 30...

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10th fatality

CPA Announcement

El Paso Police - Mar 16, 2026

The El Paso Police Department, in partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety, will be hosting the first session of the Citizen Police Academy (CPA) for 2026.

CPA Announcement Spring 2026


SWAT RESPONDS TO DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE

El Paso Police - Mar 15, 2026

On March 13, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers with the El Paso Police Department responded to the 9500 block of Martinique Dr. to a report of an aggravated assault in progress (domestic disturbance).

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Rodolfo Marcelino Rodriguez

Officer Assaulted While Investigating a Theft at Cielo Vista Mall

El Paso Police - Mar 13, 2026

On March 12th, 2026 a 7-year-veteran of the El Paso Police Department was assaulted by two individuals who committed a theft at Cielo Vista Mall.

Robbery

Madelyn Jane De La Rosa

TXDOT STEP Grant Funds Increased Traffic Enforcement

El Paso Police - Mar 12, 2026

The El Paso Police Department will have increased traffic enforcement from March 13th through March 22nd.

STEP March.


Two Arrested in Burglary of Vehicle Investigation

El Paso Police - Mar 9, 2026

On March 6th, 2026, at approximately 5:35 pm officers with the El Paso Police Department responded to burglary of vehicle at the 9800 block of Gateway West.

Burglary of Vehicle

Lamario Treveonne Gray Randy Dronne Gray

Green Valley Update

El Paso Police - Mar 9, 2026

Crimes Against Persons obtained a warrant for Benjamin Jacob Perez, (32-year-old) who was booked into the EPCDF with a charge of murder.

Green Valley Update

Benjamin Jacob Perez

Officers Respond to Early Morning Shooting

El Paso Police - Mar 5, 2026

On March 4, 2026, at approximately 5:25 a.m., officers of the El Paso Police Department responded to an aggravated assault family violence call in progress at the 14300 block of Armando Silva.

Armando Silva

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