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Two Arrested After Fleeing from El Paso Deputies During Traffic Stop

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In El Paso, two men were apprehended following a failed escape attempt during a traffic stop on Gateway East Boulevard early Sunday morning. The driver, 17-year-old Fernando Alvarez, and passenger, 26-year-old Marino Vela, initially stopped their vehicle but sped off as deputies approached. After losing control and becoming stuck, both fled on foot into the desert but were quickly caught. Alvarez faces charges including Evading Arrest with a bond set at $25,000, while Vela, who has multiple outstanding warrants, faces a total bond of $123,000.

Key Details: • Incident occurred early Sunday morning on Gateway East Boulevard. • Fernando Alvarez, 17, charged with Evading Arrest with a $25,000 bond. • Marino Vela, 26, charged with Evading Arrest and has outstanding warrants totaling $113,000. • Both were booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility.

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