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Categories: Responsive Bob,

The police investigation into Dame LaMano was. unable toco,DfiIJP iumcrirnjP2J 5P9M9 K.Jncat~ any individuals with information on criminal activity. Thus, the investigation has beenclosed'. otIt I netei6ie;~e'vebeengiven:thegreen light by CityAd.m.i.n.istration to go forward. with Dame La Mano's ESG contract for $lO,ooo,and we'retaking immediate steps to do so. Thank you; Anthony C. Shaar Deputy Director Community and Human Development
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Still need that update on how you handled your investigation.

From: Wilson, Joyce A. Sent: Monday, December 12, 201112:38 PM To: Shelton, Eric; Austin, Mark Cc: Lilly, William L. Subject: FW: Update on Dame La Mano Please make sure you have thoroughly know. reviewed this matter and close it out in all areas before you let us info on this. Thx.

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Cc: Melendez, Leila (City Manager's Office) Subject: FW: Update on Dame La Mano I am having Julie do a press release on the current Dame La Mano status. Apparently there is still an outstanding review in Vice that Commander Austin was not aware of. Bill Lilly has been directed to hold off on releasing any monies until all outstanding issues are resolved. I also understand you went over to the Salvation Army to inquire aboutinterviewswith John Martin: 1 have instructed PO to make sure thattheyreturn one more time and coordinate with Mr. Martin so there is no question of our due diligence. I will, however, caution you that you need to be s~Q5itjy~ that YQu don't appear to have some sort of axe to grind with this organization and are using your position for that purpose. At it will put you in avulnerghlePQSitigP?82iRlililM), IiillliRpla;o!s you need to let my office be the lead and also cease any direct media communications. I'm suggesting this for your own benefit. I also apologize for the confusion on PO and told them to make sure they had their act together before providing any more updates. City Manager From: Wilson, Joyce A. Sent: Monday, December 12, 201112:30 PM To: Lozano, Juliet; Lilly, William L.; Austin, Mark; Shelton, Eric Subject: Update on Dame La Mano

Julie, here is back up for press release

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Subject:

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By the way this was not his idea. I directed the commanders oneself for the work of others. Leadership at its finest. From: Almonte, David R. on this and cc'd him. it is nice to credit

Sent: Monday, December 12, 2011 06:19 PM

To: Wilson, Joyce A.; Baranyay, Michael D; Melendez, Leila (City Manager's Office); Lilly, William L.; Shelton, Eric; Austin, Mark Cc: Petry, Darrel; Sambrano, Javier Subject: RE: Dame La Mana

I spoke to Asst. ChiefSheltonandaskedhimto have commanders fun these requests throughthe Chiefs Office and not to be dealing directly as there may be other issues. Confirmation of data arid their actions are crucial to avoid miscommunication.

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Sent: Monday, September 26,2011 8:42 AM

To: Shaar, Anthony C. Cc: Lilly, William L. Subject: RE: Possible Termination of Dame La Mano's $10,000 ESG Contract

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Bill A follow-up en all the investigations. As of now we are unable to confirm any: issues and after going back out to the Salvation Army are unable to locate anyone that wants to come forward on any allegations of wrong doing. Therefore everything that we have been investigating is closed out.

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Bill, When should we know something on this?

Anthony C. Shaar

Deputy Director Community and Human Development

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shaarac@elpasotexas.gov

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Shaar, Anthony C. Tuesday, October 04, 2011 10:33 AM Ully, William l. Taylor, Marie A. FW: Possible Termination of Dame La Mano's $10,000 ESG Contract

Bill, Have you spoken with Joyce about this? We're still holding the contract. Thanks.
Anthony C. Shaar

Deputy Director Community and Human Development

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Shaar, Anthony C. Monday, September 26,2011 9:01 AM Ully, William l.i Taylor, Marie A. RE: Possible Termination of Dame La Mano's $10,000 ESG Contract

Thanks, Marie. I've asked Connie to hold off on finalizing the contract until we hear back from Bill.
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(915) 541-4913

shaarac@elpasotexas.gov

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Summers is saying they have an open investigation. From: Austin, Mark Sent: Monday, December 12, 2011 12:01 PM To: Shelton, Eric Subject: Re: Dame La Mano Chief I believe we got all the responses I have all the emails and will send them to you From: Shelton, Eric Sent: Monday, December 12, 201111:58 AM To: Austin, Mark Subject: RE: Dame La Mano It appears that we CRCCdid not get the full investigative update prior to advising. I have heard from L Melendez, J Wilson, C Niland and D Almonte already on the department's inability to get ourselves coordinated. From: Austin, Mark Sent: Monday, December 12,201111:12 AM To: Canada, Leslie c.; Hernandez, Frank S. (PD Lt.); Shelton, Eric Subject: Fw: Dame La Mano Importance: High Leslie Please confirm. We did check to see if anyone had more information? were closed on all their cases. Thanks

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From: Wilson, Joyce A. I Sent: Monday, December 12,201111:04 AM To: Melendez, Leila (City Manager's Office); Lilly, William L.; Almonte, Oavi<tlR.; Shelton, Eric; Austin, Mark; Baranyay, Michael D I Subject: FW: Dame La Mano I don't know what is going on here but we get one message from Commander Austin and another from Mike and now I've got Rep Niland going to Salvation Army and talking to John Martin who says you all didn't interview anyone or ask him to assist. I've asked Leila to pull you all together and get this

straightened out. This is ridiculous, particularly since I've got a city representative out there in the

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Wilson, Joyce A. Tuesday, November 08,2011 12:31 PM Niland, Cortney; McNabb, Charlie Silva, Rocio A.; Legal Administrative RE: Emailing: Courtney Niland Responsive

You may be able to just send your email summary to them and attest to it and leave at that Charlie can review both and decide and/or call IA and get some flexibility -----Original Message----From: Niland, Cortney Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 12:29 PM To: McNabb, Charlie; Wilson, Joyce A. Cc: Silva, Rocio A.; Legal Administrative Subject: RE: Emailing: Courtney Niland Rocio Will you forward

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-----Original Message----From: Wilson, Joyce A. Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 11:02 AM To: Niland, CortneYi McNabb, Charlie Cc: Silva, Rocio A. Subject: RE: Emailing: Courtney Niland Cortney, just answer the questions based on the event and your perspective as to what happened and why and then we can meet to go over them with you prior to sending them back The IA review is based on whether the officer acted wrongly -----Original Message----From: Niland, Cortney Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 10:53 AM To: McNabb, Charlie; Wilson, Joyce A. Cc: Silva, Rocio A. Subject: FW: Emailing: Courtney Niland Importance: High Charlie Since I was acting in my official statement PO is requiring I make. CN

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Rep Niland provided an email summary of event at time of occurrence. I will forward it to you for the review and file. Bill Lilly, Community Development Director, arranged the site visit and asked Commander Austin to accompany. He is best suited to assist with IA complaint. Let me know if this is not sufficient. Sent from my iPad Cortney" <NilandCC@elpasotexas.gov> wrote:

On Nov 17, 2011, at 4:56 PM, "Niland,

> Detective Acosta: > Upon speaking with the City Attorney and City Manager, they have advised me not to get involved in the statement. > Since, Mr. Lilly a city employee initiated the police service, and Mr. Lily is protected under civil law; Mr. Wilson suggested Mr. Lilly give the statement. > Ms. Wilson, can you please advise. > Sincerely, > CN > > Cortney Carlisle Niland > > El Paso City Representative District 8 > (915) 541-4123 > (915) 541-4300 fax > nilandcc@elpasotexas.gov > "When we accept tough jobs as a challenge and wade into them with joy > and enthusiasm, miracles can happen." - Arland Gilbert > > -----Original Message----> From: Acosta, Vanessa N. > Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 1:57 PM > To: Niland, Cortney > Cc: Acosta, Vanessa N.; Callan, Jennifer F > Subject: FW: Emailing: Courtney Niland > Importance: High > > Ms. Niland, > > I spoke to you over the phone on November 4, 2011 reference Internal > Affairs investigation IA11-339 involving incident that occurred > involving officers from CRCC who assisted you at Dame La Mano on > September 23, 2011. When I last spoke with you, you advised you would > be willing to provide a witness statement. It would be greatly > appreciated if you could send me your notarized statement to: Internal > Affairs Division Attention: Detective Acosta # 2057 > 2211 E. Missouri suite # W205 El Paso, Texas 79903 by Monday November 28, 2011. > > > Respectfully,

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Cortney, do you still have your email summary of your site visit to Dame La Mano when we initially were closing them down? If so can you forward to me? Thx City Manager -----Original Message----From: Acosta, Vanessa N. Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 9:50 AM To: Wilson, Joyce A. Cc: Callan, Jennifer Fi Acosta, Vanessa N. Subject: Email summary for Courtney Niland Ms. Wilson, I am currently investigating the case reference Dame La Mano that occurred on September 23, 2011 reference IAll-339. I was advised that you had an email summary from Ms. Niland that you were going to forward me to assist me in the internal affairs investigation. I already obtained a statement from Mr. Lily for the investigation. Any assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Respectfully, Detective Vanessa Acosta # 2057 Internal Affairs Division Phone: 915-521-9209 Fax: 915-544-5320 2057@elpasotexas.gov

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To: Niland, Cortney Ce: Lilly, William L. Subject: Fwd: Dame La Mano

Bill, please get with Cortney to discuss any outstanding concerns or questions. forwarded this note to her but she was not aware of PD findings. Thx. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message:

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From: "Wilson, Joyce A." <WilsonJA@elpasotexas.gov> Date: December-S; 20'1'1'rt :07:31 AM MST To: "Lilly, William L." <LillyWL(a1elpasotexas.gov>, "Hamlyn, Deborah G." <HamlynDG@elpasotexas.gov> Subject: RE: Dame La Mano OK So then you can go ahead a release funds and enter into contract so long as their facility is in conformance City Manager
From: Lilly, William L. Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 10:47 AM To: Hamlyn, Deborah G. Ce: Wilson, Joyce A. Subject: FW: Dame La Mano fyi -----------------------------------~-----------------------------From: Austin, Mark Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 10:46 AM To: Lilly, William L. Ce: Shelton, Eric; Pelletier, Patrick Subject: Dame La Mano

Bill A follow-up on all the investigations. As of now we are unable to confirm any issues and after going back out to the Salvation Army are unable to locate anyone that wants to come forward on any allegations of wrong doing. Therefore everything that we have been investigating is closed out.

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Categories: Responsive It appears that we CRCCdid not get the full investigative update prior to advising. I have heard from L Melendez, J Wilson, C Niland and D Almonte already on the department's inability to get ourselves coordinated. From: Austin, Mark Sent: Monday I Decembetr 12, 2011 11: 12 AM To: Canada, Leslie c.; Hernandez, Frank S. (PO Lt.); Shelton, Eric Subject: Fw: Dame La Mano Importance: High Leslie Please confirm. We did check to see if anyone had more information? were closed on all their cases. Thanks

Sgt Black emailed me that they

From: Wilson, Joyce A. Sent: Monday, December 12, 201111:04 AM To: Melendez, Leila (City Manager's Office); Li"y, William L.; Almonte, David Mark; Baranyay, Michael D Subject: FW: Dame La Mano

R.; Shelton, Eric; Austin,

I don't know what is going on here but we get one message from Commander Austin and another from Mike and now I've got Rep Niland going to Salvation Army and talking to John Martin who says you all didn't interview anyone or ask him to assist. I've asked Leila to pull you all together and get this straightened out. This is ridiculous, particularly since I've got a city representative out there in the middle of operations. City Manager From: Niland, Cortney Sent: Monday, December 12, 2011 8:56 AM To: Wilson, Joyce A. Cc: Lilly, William L. Subject: RE: Dame La Mano Bill Call me when you get a see. Joyce: do you think we should send a press release or something more formal since she sent that press release? CN

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Cc:
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The problem is that Commander Austin told us it was c10SQd out so WQ moved forward to release funds. Somehow you all need to know the bigger picture before you all just respond to media. Not sure how to do that but it's an issue. City Manager

From: Baranyay, Michael D Sent: Monda1 December 12, 20111:36 PM To: Wilson, Joyce A.; Melendez, Leila (City Manager's Office); Lilly, William L.; Almonte, David R.;
Shelton, Eric; Austin, Mark Cc: Petry, Darrel; Sambrano, Javier Subject: RE: Dame La Mano Team, I know I have spoken to some of you earlier today regarding this issue but wanted to clarify for the group. I want to make sure everyone is on the same; paqe reg,arding Dame La Mano and what the Police Department's PIO Office-has:been' involved'in. We were contacted last week by various media outlets to "conffrm" that the Police Department did not have any continuing investigations related to Dame La Mano. We leamed that in fact we DO have one case still being investigated by our Vice Unit. We met with Commander Spalloni and were advised that their investigation was still in progress. We then responded to the media that we did in fact still have an open investigation. They were not told who was investigating or what we were looking at but only that the PO was investigating issues related to Dame La Mano. Darrel nor I have spoken to anyone from Dame La Mano regarding this. I hope this clarifies the PIO Office's involvement but please contact myself or Darrel should you require any further information.

Detective Mike Baranyay # 1687 El Paso Police Department Public Information Officer Oficrce: 915-564-7322 Pager: 915-564-6950 #1653

From: Wilson, Joyce A.

Sent: Monday, December 12, 201111:04 AM

To: Melendez, Leila (City Manager's Office); lilly, William l.; Almonte, David R.; Shelton, Eric; Austin,
Mark; Baranyay, Michael D Subject: FW: Dame La Mano Importance: High I don't know what is going on here but we get one message from Commander Austin and another from Mike and now I've got Rep Niland going to Salvation Army and talking to John Martin who says you all

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Lozano, Juliet; Shelton, Eric; Wilson, Joyce A; Lilly, William L.; Austin, Mark; Johnson, Jerome; Spalloni, Marco; Pelletier, Patrick; Callan, Jennifer F; Allen, Gregory Petry, Darrel RE: press release Responsive

Darrel and I agree that it sounds great.

Detective Mike Baranyay # 1687 EI Paso Police Department Public Information Officer Oflice:915-564-7322 Pager: 915-564-6950#1653
-------From: Lozano, Juliet Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 261110:12 AM' To: Shelton, Eric; Wilson, Joyce A.; Lilly, William L.; Austin, Mark; Johnson, Jerome; Spalloni, Marco; Pelletier, Patrick; Callan, Jennifer F; Allen, Gregory Cc: Baranyay, Michael D; Petry, Darrel Subject: press release This is what we will send out in about 10 minutes.

Juli.&uuwCommunications & Public Affairs Manager City Of EI Paso 2 Civic Center Plaza EI Paso, Texas 79901-1196 Tel: 915-541-4010 Cell: 915-472-1949

From: Shelton, Eric Sent: Monday, December 12, 2011 3:16 PM To: Lozano, Juliet; Wilson, Joyce A.; Lilly, William L.; Austin, Mark; Johnson, Jerome; Spalloni, Marco; Pelletier, Patrick; Callan, Jennifer F; Hernandez, Frank S. (PD Lt.); Allen, Gregory Subject: RE: Update on Dame La Mano CRCCdoes not have any investigations pending. DID currently has an open investigation be an internal administrative investigation. PO contact will be Cmdr. Spalloni. From: Lozano, Juliet Sent: Monday, December 12, 20111:58 PM To: Wilson, Joyce A.; Lilly, William L.; Austin, Mark; Shelton, Eric Subject: RE: Update on Dame La Mano Ok will work on this with Bill & PO and there may

Juli Eo-zano.
Communications & Public Affairs Manager City Of EI Paso 2 Civic Center Plaza EI Paso, Texas 79901-1196 Tel: 915-541-4010 Cell: 915-472-1949

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From: Sent: To: Subject: Categories: Pelletier, Patrick Monday, November 21, 2011 9:02 AM 'M.Jaramillo@hhsc.state.tx.us' Dame La Mano Responsive

Thank you for getting back with us. The reason for the request is that Dame La Mano has requested grant funds from Community development. They are holding off on the funding because there are some outstanding complaints/investigations they want completed before any funding is given. Our section has conducted an Identity Theft complaint and we are checking for the city if anyone else still has any open investigations or their findings. Thank you, PP

Lt. Patrick Pelletier

EI Paso Police Department Financial Crimes / SIG (915) 564-7121 From: M.Jaramillo@hhsc.state.tx.us [mailto:M.Jaramillo@hhsc.state.tx.us]

Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 8:40 AM

To: Pelletier, Patrick

Subject: FW:

Lt. Pelletier, This is my e-mail address Virginia Jaramillo Lead Investigator 401 E. Franklin, Fourth Floor EI Paso, Texas 79901 (915) 834-7577 (915) 834-7540 Fax Notice: This communication is intended for the sole use of the individual to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by telephone and destroy the information via shredding. Thank you.

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Bill Call me when you get a sec. Joyce: do you think we should send a press release or something more formal since she sent that press release?

CN CORTNEY CARLISLE NILAND

EI Paso City Representative District 8

(915) 541-4123 (915) 541-4300 fax nilandcc@elpasotexas.gov
"When we accept tough jobs as a challenge and wade into them with joy and enthusiasm, miracles can happen." - Arland Gilbert From: Wilson, Joyce A. Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2011 7:07 PM To: Niland, Cortney Cc: Lilly, William L. Subject: Fwd: Dame La Mano

Bill, please get with Cortney to discuss any outstanding concerns or questions. forwarded this note to her but she was not aware of PD findings. Thx. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message:

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From: "Wilson, Joyce A." <WilsonJA@elpasotexas.gov> Date: December 8,2011 11:07:31 AM MST To: "Lilly, William L." <LillyWL@elpasotexas.gov>, "Hamlyn, Deborah G." <HamlynDG@elpasotexas.gov> Subject: RE: Dame La Mano OK So then you can go ahead a release funds and enter into contract so long as their facility is in conformance City Manager
From: Lilly, William L.

Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 10:47 AM To: Hamlyn, Deborah G. Cc: Wilson, Joyce A. Subject: FW: Dame La Mano
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From: Austin, Mark

Sent: Thursday, December 08,201110:46 AM

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"confirm" that the Police Department did not have any continuing investigations related to Dame La Mano. We learned that in fact we DO have one case still being investigated by our Vice Unit. We met with Commander Spalloni and were advised that their investigation was still in progress. We then responded to the media that we did in fact still have an open investigation. They were not told who was investigating or what we were looking at but only that the PO was investigating issues related to Dame La Mano. Darrel nor I have spoken to anyone from Dame La Mano regarding this. I hope this clarifies the Pia Office's involvement but please contact myself or Darrel should you require any further information.

Detective Mike Baranyay # 1687 El Paso Police Department Public Information Officer Office: 915-564-7322 Pager: 915-564-6950 #1653
From: Wilson, Joyce A. Sent: Monday, December 12, 201111:04 AM
To: Melendez, Leila (City Manager's Office); Lilly, William L.; Almonte, David R.; Shelton, Eric; Austin, Mark; Baranyay, Michael D Subject: FW: Dame La Mano Importance: High I don't know what is going on here but we get one message from Commander Austin and another from Mike and now I've got Rep Niland going to Salvation Army and talking to John Martin who says you all didn't interview anyone or ask him to assist. I've asked Leila to pull you all together and get this straightened out. This is , ridiculous, particularly since I've got a city represergatlve out there in the middle of operations. City Manager

From: Niland, Cortney Sent: Monday, December 12, 2011 8:56 AM

To: Wilson, Joyce A. Cc: Lilly, William L. Subject: RE: Dame La Mana Bill Call me when you get a see. Joyce: do you think we should send a press release or something CN more formal since she sent that press release?

CORTNEY CARLISLE NILAND

EI Paso City Representative District 8 (915) 541-4123 (915) 541-4300 fax nilandcc@elpasotexas.gov
"When we accept tough jobs as a challenge and wade into them with joy and enthusiasm, miracles can happen." - Arland Gilbert

From: Wilson, Joyce A.

Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2011 7:07 PM

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