EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 Deputies arrested a 35-year-old Fabens woman after investigators said she took a friend\u2019s vehicle without permission and later returned to the same area where the theft was reported.<\/p>\n
On April 10, at about 2:46 a.m., deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff\u2019s Office were dispatched to the 12500 block of Alameda Avenue in reference to a stolen vehicle. Deputies met with the victim, who reported that a friend had taken their vehicle without permission.<\/p>\n
Deputies identified the suspect as Maria Conchita Rios, 35, of Fabens, Texas. Investigators said Rios had previously been identified as the getaway driver in connection with a most wanted subject on Nov. 30, 2025. The vehicle was entered into the system as stolen, and an arrest warrant was obtained for Rios.<\/p>\n
Later that day, at about 4:45 p.m., deputies located the stolen vehicle traveling westbound on Alameda Avenue and conducted a felony stop at the 400 block of West Main Street. The vehicle was recovered and returned to its registered owner.<\/p>\n
At about 6:09 p.m., deputies were again dispatched to the 12500 block of Alameda Avenue regarding a criminal mischief in progress. Deputies located Rios and took her into custody without incident on the outstanding warrant.<\/p>\n
Rios was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility on a charge of unauthorized use of a vehicle.<\/p>\n
RECOMMENDED: Driver in deadly crash that killed teen in East El Paso was arrested, mugshot released<\/a><\/p>\n