EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A 24-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly tried to flee from Sheriff's deputies during a weekend traffic stop, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said.

On Satuday, Oct. 18, deputies conducted a traffic stop along the 3900 block of Las Casistas Drive in far East El Paso.

The driver initially complied but then fled the scene moments later, the Sheriff's Office said.

Through investigative efforts, deputies identified the driver as 24-year-old Alexis Ortega. Deputies later conducted a follow-up at Ortega’s home at the 3700 block of Native Dancer Street. Deputies made contact with Ortega, who was taken into custody without incident.

Ortega was charged with evading arrest or detention with a vehicle, along with five outstanding traffic warrants. He was booke

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