Arrest Made Following Stabbing Investigation in El Paso County

On August 1, 2025, at approximately 8:45 PM, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Regional Communications Center received a report of a stabbing in the parking lot of a business located at 6400 Omaha Boulevard in unincorporated El Paso County.

El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Patrol deputies and on-call investigators responded immediately and began an investigation.

The victim was identified and treated by first responders at the scene and subsequently transported by American Medical Response (AMR) to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Detectives conducted interviews and gathered evidence at multiple locations during which witnesses identified 31-year-old Adrian Espinoza as the assailant.

Detectives established probable cause, and an arrest warrant was issued for Espinoza on the following charges:

-Assault in the First Degree

-Aggravated Retaliation Against a Witness or Victim

Espinoza was taken into custody without incident and booked into the El Paso County Jail on Saturday, August 2, 2025, with a bond set at $25,000.

“I want to personally thank the deputies, investigators, and support staff who responded with speed, professionalism, and determination,” said Sheriff Joseph Roybal. “Their quick actions led to the safe arrest of a dangerous suspect and helped bring justice to the victim. This is a testament to the unwavering dedication of the men and women of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.”

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