Police

FBI: Two Zuni Men Charged With Assault In Indian Country

by

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, has announced that Christopher Hannaweeke Sr. and Christopher Hannaweeke Jr. made an initial appearance in federal court facing a charge of assault resulting in serious bodily injury in Indian Country.

Hannaweeke Sr., 48, and Hannaweeke Jr., 29, of Zuni, New Mexico, and enrolled members of the Pueblo of Zuni, remained detained pending a preliminary hearing held Feb. 16.

According to a criminal complaint, on Read More

LAPD-LAFD Battle Of The Badges For Special Olympics

by

LAPD News:

This year our communities finest will suit up to play a charity event to benefit our local Special Olympic Athletes at the Los Alamos Ice Rink.

On Saturday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Los Alamos Police Officers will battle the Los Alamos Firefighters in a game of Broomball! What is Broomball? Broomball is like ice hockey but without skates, what could go wrong?

The event is free of charge but donations are gratefully accepted. The event will be raising money through selling concessions, selling merchandise, taking donations, having a half-time raffle and a silent auction. All proceeds Read More

NM State Police Sergeant Charged With Sexual Assault

by

NMSP News:

LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Feb. 12, 2023, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP)  learned of an investigation being completed by the Las Vegas Police Department in reference to allegations of a sexual assault involving NMSP Sgt. Kevin Keiner.

Immediately after being informed of the investigation, NMSP Police Chief Tim Johnson placed Sgt. Keiner on administrative leave and launched an internal investigation. 

Feb. 15, 2023, the Las Vegas Police Department presented the case to the 4th Judicial District Attorney and an arrest warrant was approved for Sgt. Keiner. He is accused of criminal sexual Read More

Los Alamos Police Department Releases 2022 Crime Statistics

by

Chief of Police Dino Sgambellone

LAPD News:

Today, Chief Sgambellone released crime statistics through the fourth quarter of 2022, which were compiled by the Records Section of the Los Alamos Police Department.

Offenses reported as crime statistics are determined by the FBI Uniform Crime Report (UCR) Program and are classified as crimes against persons (violent crime) and crimes against property. The offenses of murder (homicide), manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault make up the violent crime category. Simple assault is not included in UCR. The offenses of arson, burglary, Read More

FBI: Albuquerque Man Wanted On Federal Firearms And Drug-Trafficking Charges

by

Elliott Estevan Peralta

FBI News:

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Elliott Estevan Peralta of Albuquerque, who is wanted on federal firearms and drug-trafficking charges.

In early November 2022, the FBI Violent Gang Task Force in Albuquerque executed a search warrant at Peralta’s residence and found two firearms, approximately 1,099 grams of methamphetamine, and 105 grams of blue “M 30” pills containing fentanyl.

At the time, Peralta escaped the residence and eluded capture.

A federal arrest warrant was issued for Peralta Read More

LAPD Investigates Five Catalytic Converter Thefts

by

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) is investigating five catalytic converter theft cases and one attempted catalytic converter theft since Feb. 2.

Los Alamos police were called to investigate several catalytic converter thefts in Los Alamos and White Rock during the last 10 days.

The catalytic converters are being cut from the undercarriage of the vehicles. The suspect(s) appear to be targeting vehicles in the daytime hours and the suspect is using a reciprocating saw.

Los Alamos Police were also called to the “Y” (N.M. 4 and N.M. 502) Sunday for several catalytic converters Read More

Hispano Chamber Partners With Business Leaders To Launch Crime Fighting Advocacy Tool

by

Hispano Chamber News:

The Albuquerque  of Commerce (“Hispano Chamber”) announced Wednesday, the launch of CrimeStatsNM, a revolutionary new software tool providing lawmakers and their constituents with current crime data.

Hispano Board Member Steve B. Chavez spearheaded and, developed this innovative initiative through weekly meetings where he and other board members listened to crime experts from across New Mexico.

The Chamber also is supporting several bills being introduced to the 2023 New Mexico Legislature that will reduce crime in the state.

CrimeStatsNM provides data Read More

FBI Offers Reward For Information On Ripped Jeans Robber

by

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of this thief who robbed Bank of Albuquerque Friday at 3301 Coors Blvd. NW. Courtesy/FBI

FBI News:

The FBI and Albuquerque Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the Ripped Jeans Robber, who robbed Bank of Albuquerque Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 at 3301 Coors Blvd. NW Suite J, in the Ladera Shopping Center.

At approximately 11:20 a.m., the unknown male walked into the bank and demanded money from a teller. The robber received an undisclosed sum of money and left.

Suspect’s Description:

  • Sex:
Read More

Española PD: Missing Runaway Ingrid Moreno-Cortez

by

Española Police Department News:

Española – The following information is for the distribution of a Missing Endangered Runaway Advisory from the Española Police Department.

The Española Police Department is asking for assistance in locating Ingrid Moreno-Cortez, a 17-year-old female who is 5’10”, 180 lbs., with brown eyes and brown hair.

She was last seen around 7 p.m. Feb. 9, leaving her residence on foot on the 2000 block of Calle Cristobal.

She was wearing a black t-shirt and blue pants. Her method of travel and destination is not known.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Ingrid Read More

Burglary At Santa Fe Animal Shelter’s Resale Store Costs Exceeding $10,000 In Losses

by

Burglary at Santa Fe Animal Shelter resale store, ‘The Cat’, causes temporary closure with current losses exceeding $10,000. Courtesy/SFAS

Santa Fe Animal Shelter resale store, ‘The Cat’. Courtesy/SFAS

From Santa Fe Animal Shelter:

An overnight burglary at the Santa Fe Animal Shelter (SFAS) resale store, The Cat, causes temporary closure with current losses exceeding $10,000. 

Security cameras captured the break-in and burglary at 2:20 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 5. A safe, along with other items, were taken. Santa Fe Police are investigating the incident. 

It breaks our hearts to report that Read More