December 7, 1941 – Pearl Harbor Day
7 December 2011
El Paso Sector
The Unified Command provided the following reports: Week of 1 – 7 December 2011
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana
1,924.181 lbs
Cocaine
0.027 lbs
Heroin
0.333 lbs
Methamphetamine
El Salvador
Colombia
Honduras
Ecuador
Sudan
Chile
Romania
0 lbs
Currency
$1,701.00
Other
Weapons
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals
0
IAs/USBP
131
OTMs
11
Countries
Chlordiazepoxide, 1 pill
Handgun(s)
2
Long Gun(s)
0
Explosive(s)
0
Absconds
Bailouts
Criminal Arrests
Fugitive Arrests
Gang Related Criminal Arrests
Pursuits
Scouts/Decoys
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen
15
Recovered
28
0
0
83
38
10
1
0
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
Gang activity
Gang activity for the week of 01 December 2011 thru 07 December 2011
Fourteen gang-related incidents were reported during this reporting period involving
fifteen arrests of members from thirteen different gangs. There were ten criminal
arrests and five fugitive arrests. The incidents involved: Theft, Evading Arrest,
Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of a
Prohibited Weapon, Assault, and Robbery.
Folk
Crips
Bandidos
Sureno 13
Latin King
19th Street
Barrio Azteca
Segundo Barrio
Mexican Mafia
Lopez Maravilla
Barrio Moras Park
Varrio San Felipe
True Nation Society
Gang activity (cont)
Gang members who were
involved in various incidents
during the week of 01 DEC
through 07 DEC and featured
on El Paso JOIC JSARs.
Bustamante, Jesus
01/08/1990
Poss of Marijuana
Lopez MaraVilla
TX-90927
Lazarin, Elias
08/04/1986
Fugitive
Folk
TX-90876
Briseno, Santiago
03/27/1987
Fugitive
Segundo Barrio
TX-90778
Rios, Daniel
12/26/1992
Theft
Latin King
TX-90854
Griebel, Julian
05/31/1994
Theft
19th Street
TX-90854
Meza, Victor
01/04/1991
Evading
Barrio Moras Park
TX-90779
Martin, Jesus
11/23/1964
Poss of C/S
Mexican Mafia
TX-90926
Campos, Jesus
05/20/1978
Prohib Weapon
Bandido
TX-90929
Gang activity (cont)
Gang members who were involved in
various incidents during the week of
01 DEC through 07 DEC and featured
on El Paso JOIC JSARs.
Villanueva, Alejandro
12/19/1984
Assault
Varrio San Felipe
TX-90937
Aguilar, Joel
04/05/1990
Theft
Crip
TX-91130
Saenz, Jesus
12/04/1969
Fugitive
Barrio Azteca
TX-91017
Gutierrez, Jorge
12/18/1981
Fugitive
Barrio Azteca
TX-90952
Chaparro, Roberto
12/14/1970
Agg Robbery
EX-Barrio Azteca
TX-91218
Gonzalez, Ruben
12/18/1974
Poss of C/S & MJ
True Nation Society
TX-91149
Soria, Carlos
11/20/1974
Fugitive
Sureno
TX-90953
Gang activity (cont)
El Paso County SHOCAP Data Sheet
SHOCAP stands for Serious Habitual Offender Comprehensive Action Program. The El Paso County SHOCAP Task Force
entails officers from various law enforcement agencies and the El Paso County Attorney’s office. There are currently 56
juveniles in the SHOCAP program with 46 listed as gang members attending 28 public schools. The following is a
breakdown of the gang members enrolled in a public school and what gang they belong to.
Current as of 06 December 2011
School District
School
Gang
El Paso ISD
Delta Academy
El Paso High
Burges High School
Austin High School
Andress High School
Chapin High School
Jefferson High School
Irvin High School
Franklin High School
Henderson Middle School
Guillen Middle School
Macarthur Middle School
Bassett Middle School
Socorro High School
Montwood High School
El Dorado High School
Keys Academy
Parkland High
Ysleta High
Bel Air High
Hanks High
Eastwood High School
Tejas Academy
Cesar Chavez Academy
Varrio Gatos Locos, Hoova Crips, Varrio Hacienda Heights, Latin Kings, Sur 13, and Varrio North East
Barrio Canuto Rifa
Varrio San Juan
Varrio Glenwood Street, Central Side Locos, Can’t Be Stopped
Black Out or North Side, Brown Pride Kings
Brown City Gangsters
Segundo Barrio Kings
Crips
Puro Barrio Sandoval
West Side Nation
36 Mafia
Brown City Gang
Most Real Killers
Bloods
Varrio Chuco Trece, Sur 13
Varrio San Juan
Thug Nation Soldier
Varrio North East
Los Midnite Locos
Ruthless
Varrio Hacienda Heights
Can’t Be Stopped
Varrio North East
Original Street Kings
Socorro ISD
Ysleta ISD
Information courtesy of The El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department SHOCAP Unit
Gang activity (cont)
January February March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
Total Number of Active Gangs
228
228
228
231
235
236
236
237
246
248
251
Number of Gang Members
3660
3660
3666 3663
3667
3667
3673
3677
3677
3678
3682
Number of Juveniles
206
199
185
169
162
150
144
126
115
105
98
Number of Females
286
286
286
286
286
286
287
287
287
287
287
Number of Males
3168
3175
3190 3208
3219
3231
3242
3264
3275
3286
3297
GANG Call-Outs to Date 2011
4
5
5
7
7
7
8
11
12
19
21
GANG Call-Outs Cleared by Arrest
3
3
3
5
5
5
5
8
9
14
14
Number of GANG Arrests (YTD)
7
7
7
11
11
11
13
19
20
38
38
Number of Drive-Bys from Jan 1 to Date
Number of Cases received by Gang Unit
to Date
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
71
157
157
303
349
428
492
561
606
639
708
4000
3500
3000
Total Number of Active Gangs
Number of Gang Members
2500
Number of Juveniles
2000
Number of Females
1500
Number of Males
1000
GANG Call-Outs to Date 2011
500
GANG Call-Outs Cleared by Arrest
0
Number of GANG Arrests (YTD)
Number of Drive-Bys from Jan 1 to
Date
Additional Information
On 29 NOV 2011, CBP-OFO Officers at the Ysleta POE Cargo Facility seized
1,421.84 lbs of marijuana that was concealed within a shipment of furniture inside a
trailer pulled by a 2000 Freightliner tractor.
Additional Information (cont)
On 30 NOV 2011, CBP-OFO Officers at the Bridge of the Americas POE seized 49.60
lbs of marijuana that was concealed within the quarter panels of a 2002 Ford Explorer.
Additional Information (cont)
On 02 DEC 2011, CBP-OFO Officers at the Paso del Norte POE seized 13.55 lbs of
marijuana that was concealed within the firewall, air filter and undercarriage of a 2002
Nissan Sentra.
Additional Information (cont)
On 05 DEC 2011, CBP-OFO Officers at the Paso del Norte POE seized 43.98 lbs of
marijuana that was concealed inside the spare tire of a 2000 VW Golf.
Additional Information (cont)
On 06 DEC 2011, CBP-OFO Officers at the Paso del Norte POE seized 6.50 lbs of
marijuana that was concealed within the quarter panels of a 1998 Isuzu Rodeo.
Additional Information (cont)
On 05 DEC 2011, CBP-OFO Officers at the Paso del Norte POE seized 93.47 lbs of
marijuana that was concealed inside the dashboard, firewall and rear bumper of a
2001 Dodge Stratus.
Additional Information (cont)
On 18 NOV 2011, CBP-OFO Officers at the Santa Teresa, NM seized 55.99 lbs of
marijuana that was concealed within the dashboard of a 2002 Honda Insight.
Additional Information (cont)
On 29 NOV 2011, CBP-OFO Officers at the Columbus, NM POE Pedestrian check
point seized 2.20 lbs of marijuana that was concealed underneath a subject’s clothing
and taped to his legs and thighs.
Additional Information (cont)
On 29 NOV 2011, CBP-OFO Officers at the Columbus, NM POE Pedestrian check
point seized 4.40 lbs of marijuana that was concealed underneath a subject’s clothing
and taped to his legs and thighs.
Ciudad Juarez, Mexico Area Assessment
Significant events in Mexico
CD. JUAREZ – On 02 DEC 2011, a clash between suspected members of opposing
groups left one person seriously injured and spread terror among the inhabitants of
the residential area located west of the city. The incident ended near the intersection
of Delicias and Jiménez streets in colonia 9 de Septiembre, where witnesses stated
a grenade was tossed into a vehicle and exploded after a number of gun shots were
exchanged between occupants of several vehicles. State police investigators in the
area witnessed a pursuit during the incident and radioed for back up which arrived
within minutes. One injured man was located inside a gray car, riddled with bullets,
that had crashed into a house. Municipal police identified the man as an excommandante of the defunct State Judicial Police. An abandoned blue Toyota SUV
without license plates, an AK-47 rifle, and over fifty shell casings were located at the
scene. No other suspects were located.
AK-47 rifle left on the street by an
unidentified gunman.
Wounded man taken to ambulance
from the bullet ridden gray car.
Abandoned Toyota SUV.
Significant events in Mexico (cont)
CD. JUAREZ – On 30 NOV 2011, two men were shot and
killed after a pursuit by gunmen which ended near the
intersection of Profesora María Edma Álvarez and
Magdalena Islas streets in colonia Independencia II.
CD. JUAREZ – On 01 DEC 2011, a man was shot and
killed next to a pay telephone located near the intersection
of Margarito Herrera and Ramón Rayón streets in the
Valle de Bravo sub-division. The man was said to have
exited from a vehicle to use the telephone when his
attackers arrived in another vehicle.
CD. JUAREZ – On 01 DEC 2011, a woman was shot and
killed near a block wall in front of a school located near the
intersection of Yepomera and Bachilleres 9 streets in the
Hacienda de las Torres sub-division. The dismembered and
mutilated body of a man was dumped on the street nearby.
The man was the woman’s boyfriend.
CD. JUAREZ – On 01 DEC 2011, three men were shot and
killed while driving near the intersection of Cuarta and
Ampliación Aeropuerto streets in colonia El Granjero.
Residents stated the men were members of a musical
group.
Significant events in Mexico (cont)
CD. JUAREZ – On 01 DEC 2011, a man was forced out of
his Ford Explorer, then shot and killed near a junk yard
located at the intersection of Rusia and Privada del
Parque streets in colonia Campestre Virreyes.
CD. JUAREZ – On 01 DEC 2011, two men were shot and
killed inside a residence located near the intersection of
Velarde and Del 57 streets in colonia Obrera. Witnesses
stated several armed men entered the home with pistols
in their hands and killed the victims, who were later
described as small-time drug dealers.
CD. JUAREZ – On 02 DEC 2011, the body of a man who
had been tortured before he was shot to death was
discovered near the intersection of Hipocampo and Tonka
streets in colonia Lomas de Poleo. A plastic bag was
taped over his head and his hands and feet were bound
with the same tape.
CD. JUAREZ – On 02 DEC 2011, the nude body of a man
was dumped on the side of the road near the intersection
of Gustavo Basán and Lorenzo García streets in colonia
Kilómetro 20. The body displayed signs of torture and
gunshot wounds. The victims hands and feet were bound
and tape was wrapped around his head.
Significant events in Mexico (cont)
CD. JUAREZ – On 02 DEC 2011, a man was shot and
killed after being removed from a vehicle near a block wall
at the intersection of Begonias and Autlán streets in
colonia Felipe Angeles.
CD. JUAREZ – On 02 DEC 2011, a man was shot and
killed as he opened the garage door at his home near the
intersection of Indonesia and Rodesia streets in colonia
Infonavit Tecnológico. The gunmen were waiting to
ambush the victim when he returned home.
CD. JUAREZ – On 02 DEC 2011, three men were gravely
wounded after gunmen ignited a tear gas grenade inside
the “Simpsons” billiard hall and bar located near the
intersection of Montes Urales and Sierra de las Misiones
streets in colonia La Cuesta. The victims were shot as they
ran out of the bar, and the gunmen fled in several vehicles.
CD. JUAREZ – On 03 DEC 2011, heavily armed gunmen
fired shots at the “Diacel” automotive service located on
Avenida Ejército Nacional in the Pradera Dorada subdivision. One person was wounded in the attack and was
transported to a local hospital in a private vehicle.
Significant events in Mexico (cont)
CD. JUAREZ – On 03 DEC 2011, a young boy was shot
and killed and his mother and sister wounded after
gunmen entered their home located near the intersection
of Gramma and Ramiro Díaz streets in colonia México 68.
Another male victim was kidnapped from the location.
CD. JUAREZ – On 04 DEC 2011, a seventeen year old
male was killed on the sidewalk near the intersection of
Sánchez Meza and Toronja Roja streets in colonia
Infonavit Juárez Nuevo. Witnesses stated the victim was
beaten to death by another male while trying to run home.
CD. JUAREZ – On 03 DEC 2011, a young man was shot
and killed after he was removed from a vehicle near the
intersection of Begonias and Caucho streets in colonia
Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez. The victim was blindfolded
and his hands and feet were bound. An unknown caliber
pistol was used.
CD. JUAREZ – On 04 DEC 2011, a man was shot and
killed after gunmen entered his home located near the
intersection of Zenzontle and Sexta streets in colonia
Granjas de Chapultepec.
Significant events in Mexico (cont)
CD. JUAREZ – On 04 DEC 2011, the body of a woman
was discovered near the intersection of Miguel de la
Madrid Street and the road leading into the Electrolux
maquiladora in colonia revolución Mexicana. The victim
was gagged and her hands and feet bound. She had at
least one gunshot wound in the head.
CD. JUAREZ – On 05 DEC 2011, the mutilated upper
body of a man was discovered inside a barrel in front of a
car wash located near the intersection of Itztaciutl and
Xolotl streets in the Del Real sub-division. The victims
head, upper torso, and arms were located inside the
barrel.
CD. JUAREZ – On 05 DEC 2011, two men were shot and
killed near the intersection of Julio Acosta and Ponciano
Arriaga streets in colonia Revolución Mexicana. The
victims were standing near a fire to keep warm when they
were attacked.
CD. JUAREZ – On 05 DEC 2011, a man was shot and
killed in the doorway of his home near the intersection of
Violetas and Gardenias streets in colonia Las Flores. The
victim answered the door after hearing his name called,
then was shot at least five times in the head.
Significant events in Mexico (cont)
CD. JUAREZ – On 06 DEC 2011, a woman was shot and
killed on the sidewalk near the intersection of Camino
Real and Indio Gerónimo streets in colonia Campesina.
The victim had four bullet wounds to the head. Six shell
casings in .25 caliber and .380 caliber, and one deformed
bullet were recovered from the scene.
CD. JUAREZ – On 06 DEC 2011, three males were shot
and killed after gunmen entered a residence located on
Ejido Parritas Street in colonia Manuel Valdez. Two of the
victims were minors. One victim was shot while trying to
run away. At least twenty shell casings in several calibers
were recovered from the scene. Witnesses stated the
gunmen escaped in several vehicles, including a black
Chevrolet Blazer.
CD. Juarez, Chihuahua Area Assessment
CD. JUAREZ – On 07 DEC 2011, five fully equipped
ambulances were delivered to the Departamento de
Rescate (Rescue Department). Paramedics said
they now can provide much needed services with
these ambulances. Rescue previously operated a
fleet of old used vehicles without all the necessary
equipment. Then, as that fleet became inoperable,
the paramedics rode with the fire department, but
had no equipment to stabilize injuries. The official
Mayor Murguía turns the new fleet of
ambulances over to paramedics.
handover was made this morning in the courtyard of
City Hall in a ceremony conducted by Mayor Héctor
Murguía.
CD. JUAREZ – On 07 DEC 2011, the Mexican
Army began patrols in the neighborhood of
Rancho Anapra and installed a random check
point on the road leading to Jeronimo
international crossing and Santa Teresa, which
has experienced an increase in traffic this holiday
season. The military personnel did not disclose
the reason for their increased presence in the
area. There have been a number of homicides
Mexican soldiers on patrol in Rancho
and drug seizures within the area recently.
Anapra.
Ciudad Juarez, Mexico Area Assessment (cont)
The number of DTO related homicides in
Ciudad Juarez and surrounding
communities for this reporting period is 36.
There have been a total of 95 DTO related
homicides for the month of November and
33 for the month of December thus far,
bringing the total to 1,866 for the year and
9,242 DTO related homicides since 2008.
DTO Related Deaths Juarez MX
2008 to Date
4000
2000
2658
1607
0
2008
Figures as of 2400 hours 06 December 2011
400
200
DTO Related Deaths Juarez MX 2011
222 231
0
Jan
400
400
200
Feb
Mar
183 171 151 156 216
153
117 138
95
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
33
Oct
Nov
Dec
DTO Related
Related Deaths
Deaths Juarez
Juarez MX
MX 2010
2010
DTO
263
147
147
240 205
240
205
262
262
352
352
339
313 291
313
291 339 288
288
221
190221
190
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May
Jan Feb Mar Apr May
Jun
Jun
Jul
Jul
3111
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2009
1866
2010
2011
El Paso Sector Assessment
El Paso JOIC’s Sector Assessment
In comparison to last week, the El Paso Sector experienced an increase in the
seizure of marijuana and heroin with a decrease in the seizure of cocaine and
methamphetamine. There was one reported currency seizure by El Paso PD of
$1,701.00. There was a reported decrease in the number of stolen vehicles (15
compared to last weeks 23), and an increase in recovered stolen vehicles (28
compared to last weeks 1), as reported by El Paso PD and TX DPS.
Of the total 1,923 lbs of marijuana seized at the POE’s, 1,422 lbs was seized at the
Ysleta POE, 98 lbs at the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA), 323 lbs at the Paso Del
Norte (PDN), 56 lbs at Santa Teresa and 24 lbs in the Lordsburg area. There were no
reported seizures at the Fabens POE. There were a total of 14 reported marijuana
seizures across the POE’s with no reported cocaine seizures.
The predominate concealment methods for marijuana during this reporting period
were: 3 body carriers, 2 each of the following; firewall, bumper, engine compartment,
and 1 each of the following; dash board, fuel tank, seat, floor, undercarriage, tire and
quarter panel.
The El Paso PD reported 10 marijuana seizures totaling 0.5 lbs and 2 cocaine
seizures totaling 0.0013 kilos. EL Paso SO reported 3 marijuana seizures totaling
0.28 lbs and 4 cocaine seizures totaling 0.011 kilos.
Additional Information (cont)
On 28 NOV 2011, El Paso PD Auto Theft Task Force (ATTF) Officers were
called to the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) POE in reference to a recovered
stolen vehicle. The officers met with an insurance agency recovery agent who
stated that he had recovered the vehicle in Mexico and was returning it to the U.S.
The ATTF Officers inspected and processed the vehicle, and released it to the
recovery agent at the scene.
2008 Ford F150, VIN: 1FTRW12W08FA52704
Additional Information (cont)
Gonzalez, Ruben
12/18/1974
Gomez, Abraham
DOB: 12/17/1985
On 02 DEC 2011, El Paso County Sheriff’ Office Strike
Team Deputies and the EPCO SO SWAT team executed a search
warrant at a residence located in the 12800 block of Chaucer
Road. Deputies were assisted by CBP K9s to search for currency,
firearms, narcotics, or humans. The search warrant resulted in the
arrest of Ruben Gonzalez, and the seizure of approximately 1.12
ounces of marijuana, 5.0 grams of cocaine, and drug
paraphernalia. Gonzalez was jailed at the El Paso County
Detention facility. Gonzalez is a confirmed True Nation Society
gang member.
On 1 DEC 2011, DPS CID Agents and DPS THP/CVE
Troopers conducted a traffic stop on Abraham Gomez and arrested
Gomez for Possession of Cocaine charges. During the traffic stop,
Gomez was found to be in possession of under a gram of cocaine
and less than 2 oz of marijuana. CID Agents obtained consent to
search from Gomez to search Gomez’ place of residence. At
Gomez’ residence, CID Agents seized approximately 1.5 ounces of
cocaine. Gomez was booked in the El Paso County Detention
Facility for 3 counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance from
Penalty Group 1 (cocaine) and 1 count of Possession of Marijuana
under 2 oz.
Additional Information (cont)
On 28 NOV 2011, El Paso DPS CID
Agents recovered 18 stolen vehicles from
Mexico. This effort was in coordination with the
Border Auto Theft Information Center (BATIC).
The property value of the vehicles recovered
was set at $456,525.00.
For the week ending 03 DEC 2011,
the Border Auto Theft Information
Center (BATIC) received 3,334
inquiries/callers requesting information on
suspicious vehicles. The BATIC Specialists
responded affirmatively to 51 of these calls
with stolen vehicle information being
forwarded to the requesting officers. For the
week, 6 vehicles were returned back to the
U.S. with a property value calculated at
$72,475.00.
El Paso JOIC’s Sector Assessment (cont)
El Paso City Wide index crime continues to
show a decreased rate of 6% as compared to
the same time frame last year. There is a
300% increase (12) in murders, a 31% increase
(51) in sexual assaults, a 3% decrease (11) in
robberies, a 7% decrease (718) in assaults, a
3% decrease (57) in burglary, a 9% decrease
(913) in larceny, a 9% decrease (124) in vehicle
theft, and a 3% increase (72) in vehicle
burglary. It is noteworthy that overall crime
continues to remain low with the continued
population increase.
Veh Theft,
1,401
Murder, 4 Sexual Aslt,
*Burg Vehicle , 164
2,267
Citywide (YTD through Dec 3rd, 2011)
Offense
2010
2011
% Change
4
16
300%
Sexual Aslt
164
215
31%
Robbery
433
422
-3%
Aslt
10,869
10,151
-7%
Burglary
1,779
1,722
-3%
Larceny
12,967
12,054
-7%
Veh Theft
1,401
1,277
-9%
*Burg Vehicle
2,267
2,339
3%
Total:
27,617
25,857
-6%
*** Crime Rate:
4284
4011
-6%
Murder
Population of El Paso: 649,121 (2010 Census)
Population El Paso City and County: 700,000
Population figures do not reflect the individuals fleeing Cd.
Juarez to El Paso due to the on going DTO Violence
Murder, 16
Robbery,
433
Murder
Veh Theft,
1,277
*Burg Vehicle
, 2,339
Sexual Aslt,
215
Robbery, 422
Sexual Aslt
Aslt, 10,869
Sexual Aslt
Robbery
Aslt
Larceny ,
12,967
Burglary
Aslt, 10,151
City Wide for week ending 3 DEC 2010
Veh Theft
*Burg Vehicle
Robbery
Aslt
Larceny ,
12,054
Burglary
Larceny
Burglary,
1,779
Murder
Larceny
Burglary,
1,722
City Wide for week ending 3 DEC 2011
Veh Theft
*Burg Vehicle
El Paso JOIC’s Sector Assessment (cont)
During this reporting period, 131 IA’s were apprehended. IA apprehensions
decreased by 18 from the previous week’s 149. Total reported IA apprehensions
within the El Paso Sector from 5 JAN 2011 through 06 DEC 2011 were 9,568 with
689 being Other Than Mexican (OTM).
OTM Apprehensions between 9 NOV 2011 - 7
Leading IA OTM’s from 5 Jan 2011 to 7 Dec
9
Guatemala 182
Honduras 125
El Salvador 113
Brazil
54
India
32
8
1
1
1
1
CUBA
SUDAN
ROMAN
2
ECUAD
1
SPAIN
CHILE
SAFRI
1
ELSAL
S KOREA
1
2
ARGEN
3
2
HONDO
GUATE
COLOM
1
CHINA
2
DR
3
MOLDO
5
CANAD
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
From 11/09 – 11/15 (14 OTM Apprehensions)
From 11/16 – 11/22 (09 OTM Apprehensions)
From 11/23 – 11/29 (08 OTM Apprehensions)
From 11/29 – 12/06 (11 OTM Apprehensions)