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2 teens charged with evading arrest after brief pursuit
By Gabrielle Lopez at KVIA ABC-7
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Several El Paso County law enforcement agencies worked together to apprehend an 18-year-old and 16-year-old after a pursuit Tuesday, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said.
According to the sheriff's office, at 4:25 p.m., a deputy tried to conduct a traffic stop on ...
Key takeaway According to the sheriff's office, at 4:25 p.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The successful collaboration between the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and other local law enforcement agencies, including the Texas Department of Public Safety, Clint Police, Socorro Police, and Horizon City Police Departments, demonstrates the effectiveness of regional cooperation in public safety. This joint effort allowed authorities to quickly establish a perimeter and apprehend the suspects after a brief chase, minimizing the risk of injury or further damage. The fact that the pursuit ended without reported injuries is a positive outcome, but the incident also highlights the need for continued vigilance on El Paso County roads. The damage to another vehicle before the suspects fled the scene adds to the concern about reckless driving in the area. As the case against Joaquin Velarde and the 16-year-old proceeds, it will be worth watching how the community and local authorities respond to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Several El Paso County law enforcement agencies worked together to apprehend an 18-year-old and 16-year-old after a pursuit Tuesday, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said.
According to the sheriff's office, at 4:25 p.m., a deputy tried to conduct a traffic stop on ...
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