22/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 22/08/2024 22:14
EL PASO, TEXAS - On August 17, 2024, Deputies from the Peter John Herrera Patrol Station were dispatched to 1300 Horizon Blvd, in El Paso County reference illegal dumping. Deputies received information that the male subject was dumping several tires in the desert area approximately 500 feet southeast from the 11700 block of Michael Dr, El Paso County. Further investigation revealed 63-year-old Richard Eugene Mitchell illegally dumped tires into the desert area and damaged a third person's property after he was confronted for the dumping. Assisting deputies were able to locate the location of occurrence and observed approximately 25 tires ranging from different models, brands, and sizes. Mitchell was booked into the Downtown Jail Facility for Illegal Dumping >5LBS<500LBS or >5GAL<100CFT, under a $1,000 bond, and Criminal Mischief >=$2,500<$30K, under a $4,000 bond.