EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – A dash camera video that went viral on social media led to the arrest of a 39-year-old man for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in an incident that happened last month.
Luis Carrasco, 39, was arrested on Friday, Dec. 13, for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility with a $30,000 bond, according to the Socorro Police Department (SCPD).
SCPD said that on Nov. 15, officers responded to a residence near the 400 block of Sun Temple Dr. in Socorro, regarding an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon that occurred at the 10800 block of North Loop Dr.
The victim provided officers with a personal dashcam video showing an unknown individual pointing a handgun at them, SCPD said.
SCPD said the video was subsequently shared on a local Instagram page where in went viral.
On Dec. 13, SCPD’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID), with assistance from the Patrol Division and the Traffic and Criminal Interdiction Unit, conducted a traffic stop on a man believed to be the one seen in the dashcam video.
SCPD said Carrasco admitted to being the offender in the incident and he was subsequently arrested.
A search warrant led to the recovery of the firearm used in the assault, SCPD said.
“This arrest highlights the effectiveness of community engagement and the use of technology in modern law enforcement. The viral spread of the dashcam footage on social media played a significant role in identifying and apprehending the suspect, demonstrating the power of public involvement in ensuring community safety,” read the news release by SCPD. “The Socorro Police Department encourages residents to report suspicious activities and utilize available technology, such as dashcams, to assist in crime prevention and resolution. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of community cooperation and its impact on maintaining public safety.”
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