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Brittany Alert Issued For Arthur Leblanc, 15, Of Santa Fe

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Arthur Leblanc

Santa Fe Police Department News:

SANTA FE – The Santa Fe Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Arthur Leblanc, 15, who is 5 feet 7 inches tall, 130 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair.

Leblanc was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt. His last known location was at his residence in Santa Fe at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. His direction of travel is unknown.

Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of Arthur Leblanc is asked to contact the Santa Fe Police Department at 505.428.3710 or dial 911. Read More

New Mexico State Police Investigates Shooting In Socorro

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NMSP News:

SOCORRO — The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Investigations Bureau was called to investigate a shooting Oct. 31, near the Circle K at California and B Street in Socorro.

Investigators learned that at around 11 p.m., the Socorro Police Department was called to the Circle K for an individual who was having a verbal dispute with customers and employees at the Circle K. The dispute turned physical, and it was reported that at least one shot was fired.

Officers arrived and found the individual, who reportedly had been arguing with customers and clerks, in his vehicle suffering from a gunshot Read More

FBI: Farmington Man Charged With Murder, Assault And Federal Firearms Crimes Remains In Jail Pending Trial

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Albuquerque Field Office, announced that Hanson Tsosie appeared in federal court on an indictment charging him with one count of first degree murder, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, one count of assault resulting in serious bodily injury, two counts of using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence and one count of being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Tsosie, 33, of Read More

Los Alamos Police Chief Releases 3rd Qtr. 2023 Crime Stats

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Chief Dino Sgambellone

LAPD News:

Today, Police Chief Dino Sgambellone released crime statistics through the third quarter of 2023, which were compiled by the Records Section of the Los Alamos Police Department.

During the third quarter of 2023, there were decreases in Simple Assault and Larceny. At the same time there was an increase in Aggravated Assault and Fraud. These crimes, and crime in general, are affected by multiple factors. Los Alamos remains comparatively very safe, and citizens are reminded to report suspicious activity to the department.

While many factors can contribute Read More

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham To Renew Executive Orders Around Gun Violence & Substance Misuse 

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From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will renew executive orders declaring gun violence a public health emergency on Friday. The governor’s multi-pronged strategy is demonstrating progress as shown on the state’s gun violence dashboard.

The renewal extends the emergency to Dec. 1, 2023, ensuring that progress continues.

Highlights of updated data from Albuquerque and Bernalillo County since Sept. 8:  

  • 1,441 arrests;
  • 86 guns seized; and
  • 2,511 traffic citations issued.

In addition, no guns have been found on Albuquerque Public Schools campuses since Oct. Read More

State Police Investigate Two Deaths In San Miguel County

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NMSP News:

PECOS — Saturday, Oct. 28, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Investigations Bureau was called to investigate 2 suspicious deaths at 94 North Main Street in Pecos, NM. 

NMSP Investigations Bureau agents learned that Oct. 28 NMSP  Communications received a call from a 17-year-old juvenile stating he heard gunshots inside his residence. With this information, NMSP officers arrived at the residence and observed a male and female deceased in the master bedroom with apparent gunshot wounds.

The male victim was identified as Thomas Bastien, 30, of Pecos. The female victim was identified Read More

FBI: Malcolm Torres Gets 35 Years For Killing Stepdaughter

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, announced Tuesday that, per the terms of his plea agreement, Malcom Torres was sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Torres, 30, of Española pled guilty to second degree murder April 10, 2023.

According to court records, Sept. 7, 2019, Torres was home with his 5-year-old stepdaughter, Renezmae Calzada, and 18-month-old son. Torres had been drinking excessive amounts of alcohol that day and during the preceding week Read More

FBI Tech Tuesday: Building A Digital Defense Against Data Mining Memes

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FBI News:

EL PASO, Texas — Have you seen one of those fun questions on your social media feed? How old would you be if the digits in your age were flipped? What was your first car? What street did you grow up on? What was your first pet’s name?

Well, the first question obviously gives your age. A quick review of your feed will tell the scammer when your birthday is thanks to those generous friends who wished you well on your special day! Now, he knows your exact DOB … an important piece of personally identifiable info. The other questions can give a scammer the answer to your password reset challenge questions Read More

State Police Continue Proactive Operations In Albuquerque

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NMSP News:

ALBUQUERQUE — In September 2023, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) began a series of proactive operations in the Albuquerque area.

Officers were tasked by NMSP Chief Troy Weisler with focusing their efforts on apprehending wanted violent felons and suppressing violent crime in the Albuquerque area.

In addition to addressing violent crime, NMSP have been conducting traffic enforcement operations in Bernalillo County to reduce crashes, aggressive driving, speeding, lack of seatbelt usage, distracted driving and DWIs.

Since the operation began Sept. 19, NMSP made:

  • 140 arrests
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