CRIME & LAW

El Paso agencies respond to storms, cruelty, preparations

PUBLISHED Jun 15, 2026, 2:52 PM ET

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EL PASO — On June 13, El Paso County Animal Welfare officers responded to a report at a residence on the 700 block of Agua Del Rio and found dozens of animals in severely neglected conditions. Detectives identified 39-year-old Edgar Adrian Fuller and obtained 15 non-livestock and five livestock cruelty warrants charging him with multiple counts and setting a combined bond of $37,000. This week, crews cleared displaced metal culverts after record monsoon rainfall of about 1.35 inches on Sunday night, June 14, while county commissioners on June 15 outlined fireworks sales from June 24 through midnight July 5 and reviewed KBDI fire-index data. On June 16, El Paso Water and the U.S. Army Corps, joined by Rep. Veronica Escobar and county officials, launched the Clardy Fox pump upgrades and began the design phase of a flood-forecasting and warning system to improve regional flood control.

By Neha R. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

June 13: Animal welfare officers found dozens of neglected animals; warrants issued against Edgar Adrian Fuller.
June 14: A strong storm produced about 1.35 inches of rain at El Paso International Airport and displaced metal culverts onto roadways.
June 15: County commissioners met and authorized a fireworks sales window from June 24 through midnight July 5; KBDI reported an average of 508.
June 16: EPWater and the Army Corps held a groundbreaking for the Clardy Fox pump upgrades and announced a flood warning system design phase.
Following the storm: TxDOT and local crews cleared roadways and worked to contact the private owner of displaced pipes.

News Intelligence

The recent storm and animal cruelty case in El Paso highlight the importance of community vigilance. Keep an eye out for signs of animal neglect in your neighborhood. Also, stay updated on weather forecasts and prepare for potential flooding.

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Who Benefited

Municipal agencies, emergency responders, and regional water authorities benefited from federal collaboration funding and operational improvements aimed at flood mitigation and public safety.

Who Impacted

Animals housed at the Agua Del Rio property suffered severe neglect, and local residents faced property hazards and roadway disruptions from the storm and displaced culverts.