Aaron Martinez

1 week ago | elpasotimes.com | Aaron Martinez

El Paso police arrested a couple accused of locking their adopted 15-year-old son in his room since he was 5. The boy reportedly told officers he was confined to his room and forced to use the restroom there. Richard and Nora Ramirez were charged with unlawful restraint of a child. The adopted parents of a 15-year-old boy were arrested for allegedly keeping the boy locked in his room and making him use the room as a restroom since he was 5 years old, authorities said.

2 weeks ago | elpasotimes.com | Aaron Martinez

A federal judge in El Paso ruled against the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport suspected gang members without due process. Judge David Briones stated that the president does not have the authority to unilaterally define an "invasion" and deport individuals without following immigration laws. The ruling came in a case involving a Venezuelan woman seeking asylum who was detained based on her tattoos.

2 weeks ago | elpasotimes.com | Aaron Martinez

Jeremy Jordan, husband of former El Paso city Rep. Cassandra Hernandez, is set to go to trial on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge in January. Jordan is accused of threatening Rafael Alvarado, a former city aide, with a glass shard after finding him with his wife at their home. The incident occurred in October 2024 while Hernandez was campaigning for El Paso mayor. A trial date was set for former El Paso city Rep.

2 weeks ago | elpasotimes.com | Aaron Martinez

An El Paso man was arrested for allegedly shooting his dog with a gel blaster gun while live-streaming on social media. The dog, named Spanky, survived the attack and is currently under the care of Law N' Paws Animal Rescue and Sanctuary. The nonprofit caring for Spanky is accepting donations for his medical care and foster-to-adopt applications.

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Aaron Martinez

Texas Longhorns softball beat Texas Tech in Game 3 of the Women's College World Series on June 6, 2025. See the American-Statesman's best photos.