El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte has issued a call to arms for the community in the ongoing fight against crime, seeking assistance to round up this week's most wanted fugitives. The collaborative effort between the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and Crime Stoppers of El Paso highlights a rogues' gallery of individuals accused of offenses ranging from drug trafficking to sexual abuse against children. The list shared on social media is a stark reminder of the real-life villains walking among us, posing threats to the safety and well-being of our neighborhoods.
This week’s list includes Edna Edith Hernandez, sought for alleged manufacture and delivery of a substantial quantity of controlled substances, with a hefty bond set at $150,000. Cristobal M. Carrillo is another notable mention, with serious allegations of continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 and no bond offered, underlining the severity of his charges. Also named is Michael Lewis, attached with a $100,000 bond for unauthorized vehicle use, suggesting anything but a joyride. The list elongates with Leslie Yvette Ortiz, bonded with accusations of engaging in organized criminal activity, and Carlos Modesto, whose bond is set at a comparative pittance of $7,500 for alleged theft, as detailed by El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte.
Crime Stoppers of El Paso has extended a proverbial olive branch to those in the know, offering a veil of anonymity and a financial incentive to anyone whose tips lead to an arrest. The public is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at (915) 566-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at www.cselpaso.org. The bounty on information serves as a reminder that Justice may often rely on the eyes and ears of ordinary citizens willing to extend a hand towards its blind scales.
