A Friday night in San Elizario turned violent when, according to deputies, two suspects allegedly forced their way into a home, shattered doors and windows with baseball bats and a tire iron, and assaulted a man who was later taken to a hospital. El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputies say they later tracked down a suspected vehicle, detained four people and ultimately booked two of them on felony charges. Investigators report they are still interviewing witnesses and sorting through evidence as the case moves ahead.
Arrests and charges
According to KTSM, deputies identified the two people who were arrested as 35-year-old Magali Reyes and 18-year-old Kevin Eduardo Varela. Both Reyes and Varela were booked on charges of criminal mischief, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and burglary of a habitation with intent to commit another felony. The outlet reports that bond for Reyes was set at $41,000, while Varela’s bond was set at $36,000.
How deputies tracked the suspects
Per the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the 1300 block of Four Wheel Drive after a reported home invasion, then later found a suspected vehicle near the 1200 block of Berrendo Drive. Four people inside were detained. Investigators allege the suspects used baseball bats to strike the front door and windows while demanding money and that the victim was assaulted during the incident. The man was transported to a hospital, although authorities have not released any additional information about his condition.
Legal context
Under Texas law, burglary of a habitation and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon are felony offenses that can bring substantial prison sentences if charges are filed and a conviction follows. Reyes and Varela remain legally presumed innocent and are expected to have upcoming court appearances where bond and formal charging decisions will be addressed. The Sheriff’s Office says its Criminal Investigations Division is handling the follow-up work on the case.
As reported by KTSM, investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. Officials have not released further details about the victim’s condition or whether additional charges might be filed.
