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Chuco Tango gang member arrested for alleged parole violation
By Gabrielle Lopez at KVIA ABC-7
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Tuesday, the El paso County Constable's Office Precinct Six said deputy constables arrested a Chuco Tango gang member for allegedly violating his parole.
According to the constable's office, deputy constables with Precincts Six and Four went to a home at the 3100 bloc...
Key takeaway According to the constable's office, deputy constables with Precincts Six and Four went to a home at the 3100 bloc...
Why this matters in The El Paso
The arrest of Jonathan Samaniego, a confirmed Chuco Tango gang member, on a felony parole violation warrant is a significant development in the ongoing efforts to address gang activity in Central El Paso . The fact that deputy constables from Precincts Six and Four collaborated on the operation highlights the importance of inter-precinct coordination in tackling gang-related crime. The location of the arrest, near Montana Avenue, is also notable, as this area has seen its share of gang-related incidents in the past. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice's involvement in Samaniego's parole supervision underscores the need for close monitoring of individuals with a history of violent crime, such as assault on a peace officer. As Samaniego is now being held at the El Paso County Detention Facility, the community will be watching to see how his case is prosecuted and what measures are taken to prevent further gang activity in the area.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Tuesday, the El paso County Constable's Office Precinct Six said deputy constables arrested a Chuco Tango gang member for allegedly violating his parole.
According to the constable's office, deputy constables with Precincts Six and Four went to a home at the 3100 bloc...
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