A 22-year-old man was arrested and charged with DWI and theft after he returned to the scene of an alcohol run to tell the police officer he would pay for the alcohol the next day, El Paso police reported.
The suspect, 22-year-old Andres Rodriguez of the 10800 block of Sunstone, entered the Howdy’s store at 12165 Montwood at about 11:30 p.m. Thursday. He allegedly stole a bottle of Smirnoff and then fled the scene in his vehicle. No other details were available on exactly what type of alcohol was stolen.