West Texas COPS-Concerns of Police Survivors

02/27/2024

👟 Lace up your shoes and join us in honoring the brave Deputy Peter John Herrera at the upcoming 5K Memorial Run! 🏅 Let’s stand together as a community to remember his sacrifice and support his loved ones. Every step we take is a tribute to his service and dedication. Sign up today to make a difference and show your solidarity. Link in bio! 🚓👟💙

02/12/2024

LCPD Officer Killed in the Line of Duty

The Las Cruces Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own who was killed in the line of duty after responding to a call Sunday afternoon.

Patrol officer Jonah Hernandez, from El Paso, Texas, who has been with the Las Cruces Police Department two years, was stabbed at least once after responding to a trespassing call on the 300 block of south Valley Drive. Hernandez was transported to MountainView Regional Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.

The incident occurred shortly before 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 11.

The investigation is in the very early stages but, at this point, police believe Hernandez was stabbed by the suspect who allegedly trespassed onto the property. So far, the investigation has also revealed that the perpetrator was shot and killed by someone who witnessed at least part of the interaction.

A witness then utilized Hernandez’s radio to call for help.

The suspect is a 29-year-old man. Police will not release his name until his next of kin have been notified.

Officer Jonah Hernandez leaves behind a wife and two sons, ages 10 and 2.

Las Cruces Police will have additional information and anticipates holding a news conference early this week.

12/14/2023

12/14/2023

I am proud and honored to present the West Texas COPS Holiday Bottle!

Here is the link to purchase the bottle: https://servicethroughspirits.com/products/west-texas-concerns-of-police-survivors-cops-holiday-bottle

For every bottle purchased, ($20/per bottle) will go back to West Texas COPS. Thank you for the support and Happy Holidays!

12/05/2023

07/17/2023

The EPMPOA and EPFOMF would like to send their condolences to the family of Alamogordo Police Officer Anthony Ferguson. Officer Ferguson was shot in the line of duty on July 15, 2023, and transported to UMC-El Paso, TX. Officer Ferguson later passed from his injuries and has since been given a police es**rt back home. Officer Ferguson was 41 years old and an eleven-year veteran of the Alamogordo Police Department. Officer Ferguson was serving in the Patrol Division as a Field Training Officer. He is survived by his mother, father, four brothers, his daughter, and his son. Please keep Officer Ferguson's family, friends, and the APD in your prayers.

07/07/2023

04/27/2023

The Concern of Police Survivors C.O.P.S. West Texas Chapter will be in Austin, TX this weekend to the honor fallen officers at the Texas Peace Officer Memorial. The West Texas Chapter will be selling shirts for $20 to fundraise for our chapter that benefit the families of fallen officers. This year the West Texas Chapter will be honoring two our fallen officers from our region. BORDER PATROL AGENT SALVADOR MARTINEZ, JR. and SPECIAL AGENT ANTHONY CARLOS SALAS. If interested please text 915-342-2409 and 915-539-6755, to place an order. Your support is appreciated!

03/25/2023

Deputy Sheriff Peter John Herrera
El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, March 24, 2019

BIO
Age: 35
Tour: 11 years
Badge: 4928

INCIDENT DETAILS
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: Friday, March 22, 2019
Weapon Gun: Unknown type
Offender: Charged with capital murder

Deputy Sheriff Peter Herrera succumbed to wounds sustained when he was shot after pulling over a vehicle in San Elizario at 1:50 am.

He had stopped the vehicle for a registration violation near the corner of Chicken Ranch Road and Socorro Road. He approached the car and asked the driver to step out. As the driver exited the vehicle he fired 15 rounds, striking Deputy Herrera multiple times. Deputy Herrera did not have an opportunity to draw his own weapon.

The driver and the passenger then fled the scene in the vehicle, but it stalled out several blocks away. The two then fled on foot but were located and apprehended a short time later by responding deputies. The driver was charged with capital murder and the passenger was also charged with other crimes in connection with Deputy Herrera's murder.

A civilian and members of the U.S. Border Patrol and El Paso County Sheriff's Office provided aid to Deputy Herrera. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition where he succumbed to his wounds two days later.

Deputy Herrera had served with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office for 11 years. He is survived by his wife.

01/28/2023

01/18/2023

The El Paso Police Department and the community are heartbroken over the loss of Police Chief Greg Allen. He was a dedicated servant of our community, always putting the needs of the people first. We will honor his legacy by continuing to serve our community with the same passion and commitment as Chief Allen.