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Amarillo Police Department
Wednesday August 7th, 2019 :: 08:55 a.m. CDT

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3 arrests made by the Panhandle Auto Burglary and Theft Unit

On 08-06-2019, PABTU investigators learned of a vehicle displaying suspicious identification labels impounded at T-Miller. Investigators were able to determine that the vehicle was a disguised stolen vehicle that was reported stolen July 02, 2019. Investigators were able to determine that a vehicle related to the disguised stolen vehicle was located on the 2900 Blk of SW 2nd Ave. The second vehicle was found on the property on 2nd Ave and search warrant was procured. PABTU investigators, APD PACE Officers, and Potter County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit served the search warrant. Three persons were arrested. 24 year old Jesse Pacheco was arrested on theft with previous convictions and tampering with evidence. 41 year old Jessica Pacheco was arrested on prohibited weapons and tampering with evidence. 20 year old Jaime Valles was arrested for outstanding warrants after lying to investigators about his identity. A fourth subject was released on scene. During search of the property, 1 vehicle, two guns, and equipment used to fraudulently create temporary tags were seized. This incident is still under investigation at this time. 
 

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Amarillo Police Department
200 SE 3rd Ave
Amarillo, TX 79101

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Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 806-378-4257

Cpl. Jeb Hilton
Crime Prevention Unit
[email protected]
806-378-4257

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