Pair arrested for child endangerment in truck

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A man and a woman were arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 3, for endangering a child due to “reckless and negligent actions” while driving, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPCSO) in a news release.

On Wednesday, deputies were patrolling the 14700 block of Horizon Boulevard when they observed a red pickup truck traveling over the posted speed limit and weaving in and out of traffic.

Deputies conducted a traffic stop and noted both the driver, identified as 22-year-old Mark Galindo, and the passenger, 20-year-old Evelyn Villa, were wearing their seat belts.

However, during the investigation, deputies discovered Villa was holding a nine-month-old child on her lap without proper restraint, according to EPCSO…

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