EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 36-year-old wanted man was arrested after assaulting two women, stealing two vehicles and fleeing to Anthony, New Mexico, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.
Miguel Rojero, 36, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center, where he is pending extradition to El Paso County.
Miguel Rojero. Photo courtesy of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.
On Thursday, Dec. 11, deputies were dispatched to the 7000 block of Third Street in Canutillo to reports of an assault in progress. When deputies arrived, they learned that a man, later identified as Rojero, had assaulted a 33-year-old woman and her 17-year-old daughter before stealing their vehicle, according to EPCSO.
Later, Rojero crashed the stolen vehicle along the 400 block of Vinton Avenue. After the crash, Rojero entered the roadway and stopped another vehicle.
The Sheriff’s Office said Rojero threatened to shoot the driver and passenger if they did not exit the vehicle. Both victims complied, and Rojero fled in the second stolen vehicle.
EPCSO’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit investigated Rojero’s whereabouts and deputies learned he was wanted on two counts of robbery, assault family violence impede breath and criminal mischief.
Deputies also learned that Rojero was hiding at a residence along the 2000 block of Acosta Road in Anthony, New Mexico. With assistance from the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office, Rojero was taken into custody without incident, the Sheriff’s Office said.
“We are grateful for the partnership and assistance from the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office,” El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte said. “No matter where someone attempts to hide, we will continue working across jurisdictions to ensure accountability. Violence against our community will not be tolerated, and justice will be served.”
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