Crime Stoppers of El Paso Updates Wanted List
The local organization is seeking public assistance to locate ten individuals with outstanding warrants in El Paso.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Drug Crime
Crime Stoppers of El Paso has released a fresh list of ten wanted fugitives currently sought by local law enforcement. Residents are encouraged to report any information regarding the whereabouts of these individuals to help authorities secure their apprehension.
Why it matters
Distributing these fugitive lists is a key component of the ongoing effort to maintain public safety and ensure accountability within the local criminal justice system. By engaging the community, law enforcement aims to resolve outstanding warrants more efficiently.
The list includes fugitives with bond amounts ranging from $5,000 for offenses like criminal mischief to $25,000 for repeat DWI charges. All individuals are currently subject to active warrants issued by local legal authorities.
The players
Crime Stoppers of El Paso
This is a local non-profit organization that works with law enforcement to gather anonymous tips from the public to help solve and prevent crimes.
Gabriel Maldonado Chavez
He is one of the ten individuals named in the current list and is wanted for a third or more DWI offense with a $25,000 bond.
Humberto Flaco
He is identified as a wanted individual facing charges for DWI with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 or greater.
Fidel Mendoza
He is currently sought by authorities for the charge of continuous violence against family with a $10,000 bond.
Edgar Leyva
He is listed as a wanted fugitive for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and carries a $10,000 bond.
The details
The group of wanted individuals includes people accused of various offenses ranging from aggravated assault with a deadly weapon to animal cruelty and felony escape. Crime Stoppers of El Paso processes and distributes this information on a weekly basis to facilitate public tips.
Timeline
The updated list of wanted fugitives was released on October 23, 2026.
Crime Stoppers of El Paso distributes this Most Wanted feature on a weekly basis.
Legal Context
This effort follows the established Crime Stoppers of El Paso weekly fugitive publication protocol. It functions as a consistent community-based strategy to supplement standard law enforcement efforts to execute active warrants.
Residents should remain aware of these individuals and report any sightings to the designated authorities through the official Crime Stoppers channels. Public participation is vital to the successful apprehension of suspects listed in these recurring reports.
The takeaway
Community awareness regarding local fugitive lists can contribute to safer neighborhoods for all residents. Always prioritize personal safety and report potential suspect sightings to professional law enforcement rather than attempting direct engagement.
Further reading
For more information on regional enforcement efforts, visit the Drug Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KTSM 9 News.
