NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)September 15, 2026Hillsborough County
El Paso County deputies arrest two men following vehicle pursuit on Montana Avenue
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Two men were arrested following a vehicle pursuit on September 12, 2026, after attempting to flee El Paso County Sheriff's deputies in a blue Nissan Maxima. The driver, Dylan Cordero, and passenger, Gerardo Hernandez, both face multiple charges including evading arrest, with bonds set at $15,000 and $38,000 respectively.
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The incident resulted in criminal charges and monetary bonds for two individuals, alongside traffic safety interventions on public roadways involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
Key Facts
- Two men were arrested following a vehicle pursuit by El Paso County Sheriff's deputies on September 12, 2026.
- The incident began around 8:20 p.m. when a deputy attempted to pull over a blue Nissan Maxima for traffic violations on Montana Avenue.
- The driver, 34-year-old Dylan Cordero, drove away at high speed and was later stopped using a PIT maneuver on Square Dance Road with assistance from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
- Both Cordero and passenger Gerardo Hernandez attempted to flee on foot after the vehicle stopped before being located and detained.
- Dylan Cordero faces charges of evading arrest or detention with a vehicle and evading arrest or detention, with bonds totaling $15,000.
- Gerardo Hernandez had an active arrest warrant for theft of property valued between $100 and less than $750.
- Gerardo Hernandez also faces additional charges for manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance (Penalty Group 1, 4 to under 200 grams), evading arrest or detention, and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
- Gerardo Hernandez's bonds total $38,000.
- Both men were booked into the El Paso County Detention Center.
Who's Mentioned
PersonGerardo Hernandez“34-year-old passenger facing multiple drug, theft, and evasion charges.”other12500“Block number on Montana Avenue.”locationMontana Avenue“Location of the initial traffic stop and pursuit.”other200“Upper weight limit in grams for controlled substance charge.”PersonDylan Cordero“34-year-old driver of the Nissan Maxima who faces eluding charges.”locationEl Paso“City and county where the incident occurred.”OrganizationDepartamento de Seguridad Pública de Texas“Provided support during the vehicle pursuit.”PersonOscar Ugarte“Sheriff who commented on the risks of fleeing authorities.”locationSquare Dance Road“Location where the vehicle was stopped using a PIT maneuver.”other34“Age of Dylan Cordero and Gerardo Hernandez.”OrganizationOficina del Alguacil del Condado de El Paso“Law enforcement agency that attempted to stop the vehicle.”locationCentro de Detención del Condado de El Paso“Facility where both men were booked.”other4000“Block number on Square Dance Road.”