On June 10, 2025, at approximately 1:37 a.m., El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Patrol deputies were conducting a patrol check at the Econo Lodge Hotel, located in the 6000 block of Panamint Court in unincorporated El Paso County.

While on patrol, deputies observed a black Chevrolet Silverado displaying a fictitious temporary license plate. Further investigation revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen in March 2025. The vehicle was unoccupied.

A search of the vehicle uncovered numerous pieces of mail, checks, and other documents bearing the name “Brandy Cheeks.” Additionally, several checks were found made out to various individuals and businesses, along with multiple blank checks.

Deputies contacted hotel staff and subsequently contacted Brandy Cheek, a 33-year-old female, in one of the hotel rooms. 

Cheek was found in possession of the stolen vehicle’s keys and approximately 0.57 grams of methamphetamine. She also had an active felony warrant for Identity Theft.

Cheek was arrested and booked into the El Paso County Jail on the following charges:

• Felony Warrant – Identity Theft
• Forgery
• Identity Theft
• Second-Degree Motor Vehicle Theft
• Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

She has since been released on bond.