El Paso County deputies detained a 34-year-old man suspected of aggravated kidnapping and bodily injury.
Ramiro Portillo Mendivil’s outstanding felony warrant was discovered on Friday by deputies from the El Paso County Constable’s Office, Precinct 3. His warrant for aggravated kidnapping and bodily injury carried a $50,000 bond.
The warrant was issued during an investigation performed by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in February 2026. The constable’s office reported that the victim had been kidnaped and physically attacked. According to jail records, the alleged crime happened on January 31.
Following the inquiry, authorities referred the matter to the El Paso County District Attorney’s Office. Portillo Mendivil was charged on October 6, and his arrest warrant became valid on Thursday.
Deputies from the constable’s office discovered that Portillo Mendivil may have been in the Horizon area after conducting investigations. Deputies headed to Peter Noyes Drive, near Horizon Middle School. Officials said they apprehended Portillo Mendivil at a residence.
The constable’s office handed up Portillo Mendivil to the sheriff’s office’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit.
According to jail records, Portillo Mendivil was booked into the Downtown El Paso County Jail on Friday. His bond is pending.
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