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Three ex-convicts – including the self-professed coordinator of a migrant smuggling operation – were arrested in a sting targeting transnational gang members, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Arturo “Tadeo” Ramirez Manzano, 27, Mario Ivan Ramirez, 21, and Corina Hernandez, 30, all of El Paso and all convicted felons under federal probation, were all charged with the felonies of unlawful possession of a firearm by felon and manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance on Friday, the agency told KFOX 14.
Two rifles and nearly one kilogram of cocaine were seized by Texas DPS agents carrying out two search and arrest warrants at an apartment complex in El Paso’s Lower Valley, the outlet reported.
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From left to right: Arturo Ramirez Manzano, 27, Mario Ivan Ramirez, 21, of El Paso, and Corina Hernandez, 30, all ex-convicts from El Paso. (Texas Department of Public Safety)
Ramirez was identified in a recent shooting incident and additionally charged with the felony of deadly conduct discharge firearm, according to KFOX.
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Pictured are two long guns and cocaine seized at the apartment in El Paso’s Lower Valley on Friday. (Texas Department of Public Safety)
Authorities said Ramirez admitted to being a member of the Paisa prison gang and serving as a key coordinator in a human smuggling operation led by La Empresa that operates between Mexico’s Ciudad Juarez and El Paso.
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The U.S. southern border near El Paso, Texas. (Fox News Photo/Joshua Comins)
All three are currently behind bars at El Paso County Jail awaiting trial, according to KFOX.
The U.S. Border Patrol alien smuggling unit and Texas Highway Patrol Troopers assisted in the DPS investigation. Texas DPS could not immediately be reached.
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(KTLA) – Federal investigators are asking for the public’s help in locating two men who were seen on surveillance cameras breaking into a U.S. Forest Service vehicle and stealing critical fire equipment in San Bernardino County.
The Jan. 17 incident unfolded in the parking lot of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites at 9589 Milliken Avenue in Rancho Cucamonga where a U.S. Forest Service firefighting strike team was stationed during the Santa Ana wind event, according to a news release from San Bernardino National Forest.
Authorities said that around 3 a.m., the two suspects in a red two-door Jeep Wrangler with a black soft top, tan seats and a partially visible license plate starting with the number 6 parked near a San Bernardino National Forest fire engine and forcibly opened three locked compartments.
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Two suspects seen on surveillance cameras stealing fire equipment from the U.S. Forest Service on Jan. 17, 2025. (USDA) -
Two suspects seen on surveillance cameras stealing fire equipment from the U.S. Forest Service on Jan. 17, 2025. (USDA) -
Two suspects seen on surveillance cameras stealing fire equipment from the U.S. Forest Service on Jan. 17, 2025. (USDA) -
Two suspects seen on surveillance cameras stealing fire equipment from the U.S. Forest Service on Jan. 17, 2025. (USDA)
In photos released by the forest service, one of the suspects is seen carrying bolt cutters that were presumably used to gain access to the locked compartments where the thieves “removed essential fire equipment” and placed the stolen gear in the Jeep.
The Jeep Wrangler was last seen leaving the parking lot on Milliken Avenue and turning right onto 5th Street and out of the view of cameras.
The suspect seen carrying bolt cutters was described as a white male standing 5 foot 7 inches to 6 foot tall, with a medium build and a thin mustache. He was wearing a black knit hat, a red jacket with yellow trim on the shoulders and sides and blue pants.
The second suspect was described as a Hispanic male standing approximately 5 foot 7 inches to 5 foot 10 inches tall with a medium or husky build. He was wearing a blue baseball cap with an unknown white logo, a blue long-sleeved shirt and baggy jeans.
Anyone with information about this investigation or who may recognize the suspects from the photos is urged to contact Officer Tyler Smith at the Federal Interagency Communications Center at 909-383-5635 or by email at tyler.smith2@usda.gov.
Southwest
Rep. Andy Biggs eyes run for Arizona governor, says he understands 'what the state needs to thrive'
Republican Arizona Congressman Andy Biggs announced his interest Tuesday in running for governor in 2026 as the GOP looks to defeat incumbent Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs.
Biggs, an ally of President Donald Trump and former chair of the conservative Freedom Caucus, filed a statement of interest, which is required before he can start collecting signatures to qualify for the ballot.
However, filing a statement doesn’t mean a candidate will follow through.
In a statement posted on X, Biggs said he “will bring my experience home to my native state to help it fulfill its tremendous capacity. I have a firm understanding of what the state needs to thrive.”
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Rep. Andy Biggs speaks during a news conference. On Tuesday, Biggs said he was considering a run for governor of Arizona. (Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)
Biggs chaired the Freedom Caucus from 2019 to 2021 and was one of eight Republicans who helped oust former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., in 2023.
If Biggs does run, it could result in a fight between him and Karrin Taylor Robson, also a Trump ally.
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House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy talks to Rep.-elect Andy Biggs in the House Chamber. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
“Are you running for governor? I think so Karrin, because, if you do, you’re going to have my support, OK?” Trump told a crowd last month at Turning Point USA’s Americafest event in Phoenix.
Robson ran for governor in 2022 but lost to Kari Lake, who Trump endorsed. Lake lost that year’s election to Hobbs and recently lost a bid for the U.S. Senate.
In his statement, Biggs said he looks “forward to conversing with my fellow Arizonans as I consider this weighty decision.”
State Sen. Jake Hoffman, a Republican and founding chair of the Arizona Freedom Caucus, endorsed Biggs on X.
Kari Lake during a television interview at a New Hampshire primary election night watch party with Donald Trump, not pictured, in Nashua, N.H., Jan. 23, 2024. (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
“Andy will make an INCREDIBLE Governor and ensure Arizona is safe & prosperous for everyone,” he wrote.
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Mail and retail operations have resumed at select post office locations impacted by the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles County.
The following locations have reopened.
La Cañada Flintridge
607 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011-9998 Hours of operation: Mon – Fri: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Malibu Post Office
23838 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265-9994 Hours of operation: Mon – Fri: 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Sat: 9:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m.
Woodland Hills Post Office
21200 Oxnard St., Woodland Hills, CA 91367-9998 Hours of operation: Mon – Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Encino Station
5805 White Oak Ave., Encino, CA 91316-9998 Hours of operation: Mon – Fri: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Topanga Post Office
101 S. Topanga Canyon Blvd.,
Topanga, CA 90290-9998Hours of operation: Mon – Fri: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m. – noon
The Altadena, La Costa Malibu Station and Pacific Palisades post offices have been relocated, and customers can pick up mail and packages, submit address changes and inquire about PO Box services at the following locations:
Facility
Mail Pickup Location
Altadena Post Office
2271 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA 91001 – 9998 Pasadena Post Office
600 Lincoln Ave., Pasadena, CA 91109-9998
Mon – Fri: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Pacific Palisades Post Office
15243 La Cruz Drive, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272-9997 Rancho Park Post Office
11270 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-9998
Mon – Fri: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
La Costa Malibu Station
21229 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265-9992Malibu Post Office
23838 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265-9994
Mon – Fri: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Wildfire victims can also forward mail to a temporary address by visiting this website.
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