Two Suspected Robbers Arrested After Crash in Northeast El Paso

Key Facts

Arrest date: Monday
Location: 8600 block of Dyer Street, Northeast El Paso
Suspects: Angel Aaron Flores, 22, Horizon City; Rafael De Jesus Bustillos, 18, San Elizario
Charges: Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; evading arrest/detention with a vehicle; fail to stop/render aid after a crash involving injury
Bond: Flores pending; Bustillos $61,000 combined

Background

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Two suspected robbers were arrested Monday after they reportedly crashed their vehicle in Northeast El Paso after trying to run from the law.

According to the El Paso Police Department, Angel Aaron Flores, 22, from Horizon City, and Rafael De Jesus Bustillos, 18, from San Elizario, were arrested at the 8600 block of Dyer Street, in the area of Angel's Triangle, when officers with EPPD's Auto Theft Task Force-- with the help of Texas Department of Public Safety troopers-- tried to pull them over but refused and crashed the vehicle rendering it undrivable.

Current Situation

The two suspects, Flores and Bustillos, were being investigated in connection with an aggravated robbery that happened on Sunday.

KFOX14/CBS4 is working to learn more about that robbery and will update the story with more information as soon as it becomes available.

Video of the arrest was captured by bystanders and was shared on the popular social media account @therealfitfamelpaso.

Suspect Information
Name	Age	Hometown	Bond
Angel Aaron Flores	22	Horizon City	Pending
Rafael De Jesus Bustillos	18	San Elizario	$61,000

Bond amounts per jail records.

Impacts

Below is the breakdown of the charges the two men are facing, according to jail records: aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, evading arrest/detention with a vehicle, and fail to stop/render aid after a crash involving injury.

Jail records show Flores' bond amounts are pending, while Bustillos' combined bond was set at $61,000.

Future Outlook

Scenario analysis: The possibilities below are not certain predictions.

If the charges are pursued, both suspects could face significant legal consequences, including potential prison time if convicted. The investigation into the Sunday aggravated robbery may lead to additional charges.

The El Paso Police Department may release more details about the robbery as the investigation continues. If further evidence emerges, it could clarify the suspects' roles and the circumstances of the crash.

Depending on the outcome of the legal proceedings, the suspects may either accept plea deals or proceed to trial. The case could also prompt increased patrols or task force operations in the area if similar incidents are reported.

Source: cbs4local.com

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