EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 Deputies from the El Paso County Constable\u2019s Office, Precinct Three, removed unauthorized occupants from a vacant residence in South-Central El Paso on Thursday. <\/p>\n
The incident happened in the 500 block of Barcelona Drive.<\/p>\n
During the operation, deputies and officers secured the property and ensured the removal was completed without incident.<\/p>\n
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Among the five individuals removed, 49-year-old Edgar Sealy was taken into custody.<\/p>\n
Officials said Sealy was a “squatter,” an outstanding criminal warrant for tampering with physical evidence.<\/p>\n
This enforcement action is the first in El Paso County since new Texas laws took effect on Sept. 1, 2025. <\/p>\n
Senate Bill 1333 allows sheriffs and constables to act promptly on verified complaints of unauthorized occupancy, while Senate Bill 38 streamlines civil eviction proceedings. <\/p>\n
A judge’s signature is not required for this type of enforcement.<\/p>\n
“This enforcement action reflects our ongoing commitment to upholding property rights, community safety, and the rule of law,” said a representative from the El Paso County Constable\u2019s Office. The operation underscores the critical role of local law enforcement in implementing state law reforms to address unlawful occupancy.<\/p>\n