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El Paso County constables arrest parole absconder in West El Paso
By Maria Torres
Man arrested in El Paso on unlawful handgun-carry warrant, constable's office says
Maria Torres
Maria Torres
Bureau Chief · El Paso, TX
Maria Torres is the Bureau Chief at El Paso Current, with over 15 years of experience in local journalism. She graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso and previously worked as a senior reporter for the El Paso Times, where she focused on community engagement and social issues. Her passion for storytelling and commitment to the El Paso community shines through in every piece she writes.
More from Maria →Bureau Chief · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM · 1 min read
El Paso constables arrested 46-year-old Fernando Ortega on Delta Drive. He was wanted on a local unlawful handgun-carry warrant ($7,500 bond) and had a Georgia aggravated assault warrant, but no extradition.
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