On December 9, 2024, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an aggravated kidnapping in the 12300 block of Clifton Hills Rd. The Sheriff’s Office quickly launched an extensive investigation, enlisting the help of several agencies, including the El Paso Police Department, Horizon Police Department, the Texas Rangers, the FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force, and the United States Border Patrol Special Operations Group (SOG).
The investigation revealed that the victim had been kidnapped in a violent attack, and efforts were made to locate and safely recover them. As part of the ongoing investigation, on December 18, 2024, the task force conducted follow-up operations and executed a search warrant at a residence located in the 600 block of Onate, El Paso. At approximately 11:35 PM, law enforcement officers entered the property and successfully rescued the victim, unharmed, inside the residence.
The victim was promptly evaluated at a nearby hospital to ensure their safety and health.