El Paso Police officer arrested for DWI

Wed, April 22, 2026 at 1:29 AM UTC

El Paso Police officer arrested for DWI

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — An El Paso Police officer was arrested for driving while intoxicated on Friday, April 17, according to jail records obtained by KTSM 9 News.

Jasson Isrrael Medina Rivera was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility, but was released on a $2,500 cash surety bond the same day, according to jail records.

In a recent city employee list obtained by KTSM, Medina Rivera was posted as an officer with EPPD.

KTSM has reached out to the El Paso Police Department for a statement on the matter. As well, KTSM has requested for the arrest affidavit.

This is a developing story and will update you once we learn more.

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