{"id":279356,"date":"2026-05-05T06:53:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T06:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/279356\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T06:53:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T06:53:09","slug":"el-paso-idea-edgemere-principal-arrested-in-off-campus-dwi-case-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/279356\/","title":{"rendered":"El Paso IDEA Edgemere principal arrested in off-campus DWI case"},"content":{"rendered":"

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 A staff member at the IDEA school of the Edgemere location has been arrested following an off-campus incident, according to both school officials and law enforcement records.<\/p>\n

In a brief statement, IDEA Public Schools confirmed awareness of the situation, saying:<\/p>\n

IDEA Edgemere is aware of an arrest made off-campus involving a staff member. As this is an ongoing investigation, we cannot comment further. All questions should be directed to the local law enforcement.<\/p>\n

According to a complaint affidavit filed in El Paso County, the individual\u2014identified as Nubia Lizette Salinas\u2014was arrested on April 18 and charged with DWI. <\/p>\n

According to the IDEA School directory<\/a>, Salinas is listed as the Principal of IDEA Edgemere Academy. <\/p>\n

\"Nubia<\/p>\n

Nubia Lizette Salinas (credit: EPCSO)<\/p>\n

The affidavit states that at approximately 2:01 a.m., a deputy with the El Paso County Sheriff\u2019s Office observed a white BMW SUV traveling southbound on North Zaragoza Road. <\/p>\n

The vehicle reportedly struck a center divider twice and nearly collided with another vehicle, prompting a traffic stop.<\/p>\n

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Authorities say Salinas showed signs of intoxication, including bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and a strong odor of alcohol. She told the deputy she had been at the “La Cuatro” restaurant bar prior to the stop.<\/p>\n

The report further indicates that Salinas declined to complete field sobriety testing and was unable to provide a sufficient breath sample. <\/p>\n

She later refused to provide a specimen of breath or blood after being transported to a patrol station, according to the affidavit.<\/p>\n

A search warrant was expected to be issued to obtain a blood sample as part of the investigation.<\/p>\n

The investigation is being handled by local law enforcement.<\/p>\n

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