Las Cruces, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — A 25-year-old man faces multiple charges after El Paso County deputies said he ran a red light late on Friday and then threatened deputies and their families during and after his arrest.
Deputies said they conducted a traffic stop at about 10:45 p.m. near the intersection of Eastlake Boulevard and Rojas Drive after seeing a vehicle run a red light while making an improper turn.
The driver was identified as 25-year-old Jon Christian Orozco.
Deputies reported detecting a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage and said Orozco was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated 2nd.
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Deputies said Orozco made multiple verbal threats toward them during and after the arrest, claiming affiliation with a criminal cartel and stating that harm would come to deputies and their families.
Deputies said he continued making explicit threats, including statements indicating an intent to locate and harm law enforcement personnel.
Additional charges for Obstruction or Retaliation were filed, deputies said.
Orozco was initially booked on one count of Driving While Intoxicated 2nd with a $2,500 bond and one count of Obstruction or Retaliation with a $10,000 bond.
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