Mother Arrested for Endangering Toddler Found Alone in El Paso Neighborhood

A 29-year-old woman, Andrea Martinez, was arrested by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office after her 2-year-old was found wandering alone in a Far East El Paso neighborhood on Sunday. Deputies responded to reports from concerned citizens and discovered that Martinez had been drinking and using marijuana while caring for her children. Although she claimed the child had opened the door and was outside for just ten minutes, deputies noted the smell of alcohol on her. She has been charged with abandoning or endangering a child and is currently held on a $2,500 bond at the county detention facility. This incident raises concerns about child safety and the responsibilities of caregivers.

Key Details: • Incident occurred in the 500 block of Kearney Way near Eastlake Boulevard. • Martinez has two children: a 2-year-old and an 11-month-old. • She was charged with one count of abandoning or endangering a child. • Martinez's bond is set at $2,500.