EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 42-year-old Fabens man has been arrested after he allegedly tampered with water meters at two homes, trying to avoid paying for service, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said.
Andres Varela, 42, of Fabens was arrested on Friday, July 25 and charged with criminal mischief–impairment of a public service and theft.
On June 24, deputies from the Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 700 block of Avo Street in Fabens, following a theft report.
Deputies discovered that the homeowner had tampered with a Fabens Water District meter, disrupting service and causing inaccurate usage readings, the Sheriff’s Office said…