NMSP News:

LUNA COUNTY — The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Fugitive Apprehension Unit (FAU) and New Mexico Corrections Department Security Threat Intelligence Unit (STIU) executed a successful joint operation resulting in the arrests of 3 wanted fugitives.

A proactive warrant operation was carried out on June 14, 2024 with STIU to locate wanted criminals within Luna County.

Jimmy Payne, 37, was located at a residence and jumped out of a window in order to escape agents.

A short foot pursuit ensued before he was caught and arrested on his warrants for larceny and resisting evading or obstructing an officer.

Erik Garcia, 29, had an active felony warrant for non-residential burglary. He was arrested without incident.

Joel Gamboa (24) had an active felony warrant for possession of a controlled substance and a criminal trespass misdemeanor warrant. He was arrested without incident.

New Mexico State Police will continue to hold joint operations throughout the year.