A traffic stop in northern Terrell County left a driver jailed and three people on the run as local deputies and Border Patrol used drones and night‑vision in a search.

Municipal officers in Ciudad Juárez say they rescued a 9‑year‑old chained in Toribio Ortega; his mother was arrested and the child placed with social services.

A small plane went down at the Do Ana County International Jetport on Friday; three people were hospitalized, one in critical condition. Authorities say the investigation is developing.

A late-night traffic stop in El Paso left two parents in custody after deputies say the driver had a 0.204 BAC and two young children were in the vehicle.

Fort Bliss’ Joint Task Force North uncased new colors and rebranded to focus on cartel networks. Leaders say the change centralizes military intelligence with civilian partners.

A 22‑year‑old who was on Crime Stoppers’ Top Ten list was arrested Monday in San Elizario and booked on an aggravated robbery charge.

Two men were arrested after a foot pursuit in Socorro; deputies seized about 2.12 grams of meth and a loaded shotgun.

El Paso police are investigating after a body was found Tuesday along the Rio Grande levee near the Ysleta Port of Entry; investigators are on scene.

Police say an 18-year-old was arrested after a 3‑D‑printed handgun and an AR‑style rifle were found near Scenic Drive; jail records show he posted bond.

Four bodies were found under an overpass outside Ciudad Juárez and a narcomanta accused “cristaleros” as authorities probe possible cartel‑linked turf fights over meth sales.

A judge in Ciudad Juárez has bound a man over after a May shooting that wounded a father and his 9‑year‑old daughter; the child later died while receiving care in El Paso.

Deputies found three dogs living in poor conditions in East El Paso; a 29‑year‑old man was arrested and faces animal‑cruelty charges.

Texas has made major changes to trafficking penalties, sending stronger prison terms into law while local advocates push for enforcement and survivor services.