Social Media Leads to Arrest of Las Cruces Man for Weapon Threat

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El Paso County Sheriff's Office successfully apprehended 25-year-old Julian Ceasar Valdez after a social media video surfaced, allegedly showing him threatening individuals with a weapon. The incident took place on April 5 near Pellicano Drive and Sunfire Boulevard, where Valdez reportedly approached a vehicle, yelled, and pointed a firearm at the occupants. Following an investigation, deputies secured two warrants for aggravated assault against him. Valdez was arrested on April 8 in collaboration with Las Cruces police and is currently held at the Doña Ana County Detention Center, awaiting extradition to El Paso to face charges.
Key Details: • Incident occurred on April 5, 2023. • Valdez was arrested on April 8, 2023. • Charges include two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. • Valdez is currently held in Doña Ana County Detention Center.