Seven tiny puppies found in a box near Fabens led to the arrest of a 54-year-old man on animal cruelty charges.

A traffic stop in central El Paso turned dangerous when police say a driver aimed his car at a bicycle officer; a 31‑year‑old suspect was arrested and booked on felony charges.

An 18-year-old man died after his Camaro rolled on Montana Avenue in Far East El Paso. Police say speed was a factor and the Special Traffic Investigations unit is probing the crash.

A livestream of an El Paso Community College instructor's traffic stop shows officers pulling him from his car; local booking records list resisting arrest and other charges.

A 68-year-old man, identified as Ismael Botelo, died after being struck on North Mesa Street near UTEP. Police say he crossed outside a marked crosswalk and investigators are probing the crash.

A Doña Ana County grand jury indicted 42‑year‑old Billy J. Porter on multiple sexual‑assault charges tied to an alleged April incident at Porter House Ink. Arraignment is set for April 27.

A 19-year-old was arrested after police say a vape sale on April 1 turned violent in Las Cruces, leaving an 18-year-old seriously injured.

Doña Ana County officers seized 15 dogs and found three dead during a warrant service at a Chaparral home. Survivors are in county care as investigators review the case.

Franklin High in west El Paso was put on lockdown Thursday after a nearby incident; the district says the measure was precautionary while police investigate.

El Paso police arrested 47‑year‑old Jesus Alfredo Cuellar on Tuesday, saying he faces three counts for failing to update sex‑offender registry information after an alleged meeting with a 9‑year‑old.

Two suspects were arrested in West El Paso after Bernalillo County investigators linked them to a deadly Albuquerque road‑rage shooting. Authorities say a 21‑year‑old bystander was killed and extradition is pending.

Federal marshals arrested a person wanted on New Mexico warrants in West El Paso; identity is being withheld as investigators continue.

An El Paso police officer was arrested last Friday on a DWI charge, released on a $2,500 bond and relieved of duty while the department investigates.