AMBER Alert for 4 children in El Paso discontinued, police say
The El Paso Police Department announced that the AMBER Alert issued over the weekend involving four children has been discontinued. The department did not provide any further information on the woman who was wanted in connection with the case.
Texas pet owner arrested, charged in heat-related death of German shepherd
EL PASO, Texas A man was arrested and charged with cruelty to animals after his 1-year-old German shepherd was found dead after being left outside in the heat without access to shade or water, according to the El Paso Police Department. Miguel Angel Valencia, 24, was arrested Wednesday in connection with the incident, according to officials. Animal services was called to the scene when found the German shepherd was tangled around a clothesline pole in direct sun, deceased, according to police. Valencia was booked in El Paso and is being held on a $5,000 bond. Press Release: Another Pet Owner Arrested in Heat Related Death of German Shepherd Date: July 7, 2020 Location: 2531... Posted by EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT on Thursday, July 23, 2020According to the El Paso Police Department, in less than two weeks, theyve had over eight heat-related animal deaths reported.
Groomer arrested in connection to 16-week-old puppys death, El Paso police say
EL PASO, Texas A dog groomer in El Paso is now behind bars after police said he aggressively groomed a 16-week-old Shi-Poo puppy, leading to its death, according to El Paso Police Department. The incident happened July 7 at Happy Paws Dog Grooming in El Paso, located in the 12300 block of Edgemere Blvd. El Paso police were notified by Animal Services of the incident and the EPPD Animal Cruelty Unit launched an investigation. Press Release: Groomer Arrested in Puppys Death Date: July 7, 2020 Location: 12370 Edgemere Blvd Arrested: 31 year... Posted by EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT on Saturday, July 11, 2020Officials said the groomer, 31-year-old Leobardo Nava, allegedly grabbed the puppy forcefully by the neck and went limp. In addition, the puppy was unable to eat or drink and cried in pain when he attempted to walk, according to police.
Texas cities took quick actions after George Floyd's death. Advocates doubt they'll have a big impact.
As protests continued in Dallas, Houston and Austin, banning chokeholds like the one that killed Floyd quickly gained traction. Dallas officials said earlier this month they would ban any force intended to restrict a persons airway, and Turners order also restricted chokeholds and specifically forbade kneeling on a persons neck. Measures to defund police are being considered in Austin and Dallas, but Houston is holding on firmly to its budget. Last week, the Austin City Council voted unanimously to defund the Austin Police Department, but it didnt specify by how much. On Wednesday, Austin City Manager Spencer Cook announced plans to cut almost 100 sworn positions from the citys police department, the Austin American-Statesman reported.
Analysis: Coronavirus is not the only affliction preying on community
Demonstrators marched down Copper Avenue toward the El Paso Police Department headquarters Sunday during a protest over the death of George Floyd. Joel Angel Juarez for The Texas TribuneEditor's note: If you'd like an email notice whenever we publish Ross Ramsey's column, click here. All you need is a bunch of people, brought together by some common purpose, and youre on your way to community spread. These are not people who think the coronavirus is merely some kind of overblown, new-fangled flu, and that masks are signs of oozing socialism. The coronavirus doesn't care why each crowd is gathered, just that it provides another opportunity for spread.
El Paso PD: Suspects sought for leaving 11 puppies inside dumpster near baseball field
EL PASO โ Eleven puppies were found inside of a cardboard box in a dumpster near a baseball field earlier this week and El Paso Police Department is looking for the person or people responsible. Police Ask for Publicโs Assistance in Animal Cruelty Case - On 03-04-20 at about 8pm twoindividuals were having their evening walk when they walked by a trash bin. However, animal cruelty authorities were also notified, per El Paso PD. Police say the day the puppies were found, a baseball game had been going on at the park. Anyone with more information on the puppies are urged to contact the animal cruelty tip line at 915-212-0800.