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El Paso's Most Wanted: Fugitives to Watch for Week of January 30, 2026

KTSM••Luisa Barrios
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Crime Stoppers of El Paso has released its weekly Most Wanted list, highlighting individuals sought by local law enforcement. This week features Malik Marmalejo, a 29-year-old Hispanic male, who is currently evading capture. The initiative aims to engage the community in helping to locate these fugitives, as previous efforts have been unsuccessful. By sharing details and images of these individuals, Crime Stoppers hopes to encourage tips that could lead to arrests, ultimately enhancing public safety in El Paso.

Key Details: • Fugitive of the week: Malik Marmalejo, Hispanic male, age 29, 5'0", 240 lbs. • Community members are encouraged to provide tips to assist in locating these fugitives. • Crime Stoppers operates to improve public safety through community engagement.

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