Constable Arrests Man on Multiple Warrants
A man wanted on assault and drug warrants surrendered peacefully in South-Central El Paso after a 15-minute negotiation with a constable's sergeant.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Law Enforcement
El Paso County Constable's Office Sergeant arrested Sergio Lorenzo Baez, 36, on multiple outstanding warrants, including assault on a peace officer and possession of a controlled substance. Baez surrendered peacefully after about 15 minutes of negotiation at a trailer residence in the 100 block of South Seville Drive.
Why it matters
The arrest followed Baez's reported failure to appear for a scheduled court hearing on October 13, a step that led to the warrants being pursued. The outcome shows how a standoff at a residence with multiple dogs and a locked fence was resolved without force.
Baez faces two $100,000 bonds, one on assault on a peace officer and possession of a controlled substance and another on evading arrest or detention with previous convictions. He was booked into the El Paso County Jail, and the extraction does not report whether bond has been posted or a new court date set.
The players
El Paso County Constable's Office
The county law enforcement agency whose Sergeant made the arrest and booked Baez into the county jail.
Sergio Lorenzo Baez
The 36-year-old man arrested on multiple outstanding warrants, including assault on a peace officer and possession of a controlled substance.
The details
A Sergeant found Baez standing in the front yard of a trailer residence in the 100 block of South Seville Drive, inside a chain-link fenced yard with a female and three pit bull dogs. The Sergeant kept a safe position, spoke with Baez and the female, and negotiated for about 15 minutes before Baez agreed to surrender and was transported to downtown El Paso.
Timeline
October 13: Baez failed to appear for a scheduled court hearing.
November 3, 2026: The Sergeant found Baez and the arrest occurred after negotiation.
Legal Context
The evading arrest warrant with prior convictions reflects how Texas law escalates penalties for repeat offenders who flee or resist detention. Baez's case follows that pattern, with bonds set at the higher $100,000 level on both warrants.
Residents of South-Central El Paso may see continued constable presence in the area as warrant enforcement proceeds. The incident involved an unsecured animal situation at a residence, which is a practical reminder for pet owners to keep dogs secured when officers are present.
The takeaway
Keeping pets secured and responding calmly to law enforcement can reduce risk during an arrest at a home. Negotiation, as shown here, can end an encounter without force.
Further reading
For more on how local agencies handle arrests like this, see Law Enforcement coverage for El Paso.
