Cartel Impersonator Allegedly Threatens Police and Families with ‘Green Light’ Warning

A Texas man, asserting connections to Mexican drug cartels, found himself in legal trouble once more on Monday. This development follows his earlier arrest, during which he allegedly threatened the lives of sheriff’s deputies and their families, according to local authorities.

Jon Christian Orozco, aged 25, initially came under the radar of law enforcement on April 10 in El Paso. His run-in with the law began with a traffic stop after he reportedly ignored a red light. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office disclosed that during this stop, deputies detected the scent of alcohol, leading to Orozco’s arrest on charges of second-degree driving while intoxicated.

As he was being apprehended, Orozco allegedly issued threats towards the deputies and their families. He reportedly told two officers that he could “place a green light” on them, a term often used by criminal organizations to indicate that a person is marked for attack or even death.

In a statement, the sheriff’s office described Orozco’s behavior as “explicit threats,” noting his declared intentions to find and harm law enforcement personnel. As a result of these threats, additional charges of obstruction or retaliation were brought against him.

This case underscores the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces when dealing with individuals who claim links to organized crime. Orozco’s assertions and subsequent threats highlight the potential dangers officers confront in the line of duty.

Orozco told authorities he had been drinking because his grandmother had recently died, KTSM-TV reported. 

He also allegedly claimed to be a “high-ranking cartel member” and suggested he might have an active warrant for attempted murder involving the life of a U.S. marshal.

During the arrest, Orozco reportedly told deputies to “enjoy their last weeks” because “it was going to be over,” further claiming he had previously placed “green lights” on El Paso police officers.

Orozco was initially booked into jail on a $12,500 bond.

However, he was arrested again on Monday after a judge found probable cause to issue an additional warrant for obstruction or retaliation regarding threats made against a second deputy. He was booked on a separate $10,000 bond. 

Fox News Digital has reached out to the sheriff’s office for further comment.

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