Agency Spotlight

Each quarter, this page will recognize and highlight the projects and accomplishments of a law enforcement division, task force, or agency specializing in auto theft investigation, adjudication or prevention.  In this quarter's spotlight is:

Eagle Pass Auto Theft Recovery Unit

EAGLE PASS AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE
 Sgt. Johnny Munoz
110 South Monroe St.
Eagle Pass, Texas 78852
Phone: (830) 758-7413
Fax: (830) 773-4140
Administrative Expert: Marty Treviño
E-mail: mtrevino@cityofeaglepass.com

Geographical Areas Covered

Counties:  Maverick, Dimmit, Zavala and Uvalde

Mission Statement
Our mission statement is to reduce motor vehicle crimes in our community and educate the public with auto theft awareness information.

Our Biggest Problem
Our biggest auto theft problem relates to the close proximity to Mexico.

Most Noteworthy Accomplishment
Our auto theft rate has declined, and our recoveries of stolen vehicles reported to other agencies have been increasing, due to the increased relationship with law enforcement officials in the Republic of Mexico.

Expertise
Our expertise is in the relationship with the Mexican authorities. This task force has networked with law enforcement officials in Piedras Negras and other areas of Mexico.   We have met with the officers and have established a strong professional relationship with them.  This facilitates obtaining information as well as the location of stolen vehicles in Mexico.  For example, on March 17, 2003, our task force assisted the San Antonio Police Department with the recovery of a stolen vehicle that had been stolen in their city and had been taken into Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico.  The vehicle belonged to a homicide victim.  Due to the relationship that this task force has with the city of Piedras Negras, the vehicle was brought back to the U.S. without any “red tape” involved.  Due to information provided by the Mexican authorities, we are compiling a database, thus keeping a record of all vehicles inquired on by Mexican officials. 

Our Advice
We advise other auto theft investigators and task forces to work with informants, because they can give you the most information on new trends that are about to surface.  The best advice that this office can give is (830) 773-9044 (our phone number). DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL ANY ONE OF US!!!

What We Can Offer

We can provide assistance and answers to questions regarding what is happening in Mexico and along the border in regards to auto theft.

Public Awareness Professionals

Sgt. Johnny Munoz:  (830) 758-7413, jmunoz@cityofeaglepass.com

Detective Manuel Cardona:  (830) 758-7413, rcardona@cityofeaglepass.com

Detective Ricardo Sanchez:  (830) 758-7413, rsanchez@cityofeaglepass.com

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TAVTI says CONGRATULATIONS to the Sheriffs' Combined Auto Theft Task Force for their excellent work.  If you would like to contact the task force for additional information about their operations, please contact Sgt. Tommy Wooley at 512-854-7423. 

If you have a suggestion regarding a law enforcement, government or public awareness program that should be "spotlighted" on this page, please contact Michelle Lanham at mlanham@nctcog.org or 800-CAR-WATCH.