A 34-year-old man led El Paso County sheriff’s deputies on a roughly 10-mile chase early Thursday morning, reaching speeds of about 100 mph with his headlights and taillights switched off before stopping near Green Desert, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies said they found cocaine inside his vehicle once he was taken into custody.
The pursuit began around 2:12 a.m. near the 13700 block of Gateway Boulevard West, where deputies attempted to stop Enrique Murillo Jr. after observing multiple traffic violations, according to KFOX. Instead of pulling over, Murillo allegedly fled as deputies approached, setting off a chase that stretched for about 10 miles through eastern El Paso County, per the station’s report.
Driving With the Lights Off
During the pursuit, officials said Murillo reached speeds of around 100 mph while maneuvering recklessly through traffic with his vehicle’s headlights and taillights turned off, according to KVIA. The outlet reported that the dangerous driving put other motorists on the road at risk before the chase finally came to an end.
The pursuit stopped near the 100 block of Green Desert, where Murillo was taken into custody without further incident, per the same account. Deputies said a search of the vehicle turned up cocaine, leading to additional charges beyond the chase itself.
Charges and Outstanding Warrants
Murillo was booked into the El Paso County Downtown Jail on charges of evading arrest or detention with a vehicle and possession of a controlled substance, the station’s report notes. Each charge carried a reported $25,000 bond.
A records check during booking also revealed two outstanding warrants for probation violations tied to prior cases involving evading arrest or detention with a vehicle and assault of a pregnant person, according to KVIA. Both of those warrants carried no bond, the outlet reported. The sheriff’s office account describes allegations and booking details rather than a finalized court outcome.
