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Two El Paso Men Arrested for Scamming Elderly Residents

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In El Paso, two men have been arrested for engaging in deceptive business practices that specifically targeted elderly individuals. Jaime Montoya, 53, was apprehended on March 3 after failing to return a 70-year-old man's vehicle despite receiving an $800 deposit for repairs. Montoya, who had a history of similar scams, was already on probation for previous offenses. Meanwhile, Gary William Starr, 65, was arrested on March 21 after he collected $2,300 from an 82-year-old man for a water heater replacement that he never completed. Both men are facing serious charges and have been booked into the county detention facility with significant bonds.

Key Details: • Jaime Montoya was arrested on March 3 and has a bond set at $20,000. • Gary William Starr was arrested on March 21 with a bond totaling $9,000. • Montoya has a history of scamming victims, including abandoning vehicles. • Starr failed to replace a water heater despite receiving a partial payment.

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