{"id":321205,"date":"2026-06-03T17:30:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T17:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/321205\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T17:30:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T17:30:22","slug":"2-arrested-after-foot-pursuit-in-el-paso-county-meth-loaded-shotgun-recovered-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/321205\/","title":{"rendered":"2 arrested after foot pursuit in El Paso County; meth, loaded shotgun recovered"},"content":{"rendered":"

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 Two men were arrested after deputies spotted them near a business during non-operational hours in El Paso County, and they allegedly ran from authorities.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, at about 5:50 a.m., an El Paso County Sheriff\u2019s Office deputy conducting area patrol saw two people carrying multiple bags, duffel bags and backpacks near a business located at the 12100 block of Socorro that was not open, according to the sheriff\u2019s office. <\/p>\n

When the individuals noticed the deputy, they fled on foot in an attempt to avoid apprehension, according to the sheriff’s office. <\/p>\n

Deputies detained one suspect, while the second continued to run, officials said. <\/p>\n

A short time later, an assisting deputy found the second suspect and took him into custody following a brief foot pursuit.<\/p>\n

During the investigation, deputies recovered about 2.12 grams of methamphetamine and a loaded shotgun from a bag carried by one of the suspects.<\/p>\n

The first suspect was identified as 26-year-old Jimmy Rodriguez.<\/p>\n

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The second suspect was identified as 23-year-old Merlin Richards. <\/p>\n

Bodycam video of the arrest of two men following a foot pursuit. Credit: EPCSO<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Rodriguez was charged with evading arrest or detention, possession of a controlled substance penalty group 1\/1-B greater than 1 gram but less than 4 grams, and resisting arrest, search, or transportation. <\/p>\n

He was also arrested on outstanding warrants for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and assault causing bodily injury.<\/p>\n

\"Two<\/p>\n

Two arrested after foot chase<\/p>\n

Rodriguez was booked into the Downtown Detention Facility with bonds totaling $20,000. <\/p>\n

No bond was issued on the aggravated assault with a deadly weapon warrant.<\/p>\n

Richards was arrested on an outstanding warrant for criminal mischief greater than $750 but less than $2,500 and was booked into the Downtown Detention Facility on a $3,000 bond.<\/p>\n

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