Police

NMSP Probes Shooting Involving Eddy County Sheriffs

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NMSP News:

CARLSBAD —  The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting Jan. 29 in Carlsbad involving the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office and Carlsbad Police Department. 

State Police agents learned at around 1:54 p.m., the Eddy County Fire Department responded to the 2000 block of Mora Street for a vehicle fire. The Eddy County Sheriff’s Office also responded to assist with the fire.

While on the scene, Eddy County Sheriff’s deputies recognized the homeowner as Christopher Bell, 29. Bell had an outstanding no-bond warrant Read More

FBI Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Woman In Orange Raincoat Who Attempted To Rob An Albuquerque Bank

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Anyone recognizing this woman is asked to contact the FBI at 505.889.1300 or Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at (505) 843-STOP. Courtesy/FBI

FBI News:

The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the Orange Raincoat Raider, who attempted to rob Bank of America, 2011 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, at approximately 3:03 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.

Suspect’s Description:

  • Sex: Female
  • Race: Hispanic
  • Height: Approximately 5’4″
  • Hair: Salt and pepper
  • Clothing: Eyeglasses, white surgical mask, orange raincoat with “S-91”
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LAPD Clears Main Hill Crash – Traffic Flowing Smoothly

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LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) reports that the accident on N.M. 502 (Main Hill) below the twin tanks is cleared and traffic is flowing smoothly.

This accident involved two cars and no injuries were reported.

Santa Fe County took over the crash scene as it ccurred in their jurisdiction. Read More

Traffic Alert: Multiple Car Crash … Avoid Main Hill Road

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Traffic Alert:

The Los Alamos Police Department has issued an alert to motorists that a crash involving multiple vehicles has occurred in the westbound lane of N.M. 502 heading up the Main Hill Road (just below the twin tanks).

Police are advising motorists to avoid the left lane, merge right and drive with extra caution.

If at all possible, motorists should avoid the area completely and seek alternate routes to allow first responders to clear the scene. Read More

Man Dies In Officer-Involved Shooting With Rio Rancho PD

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NMSP News:

RIO RANCHO – The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Investigations Bureau was contacted today to investigate an officer-involved shooting involving the Rio Rancho Police Department (RRPD). 

Agents learned at around 12:30 a.m., the Rio Rancho Police Department (RRPD) responded to the Arrowhead Apartments, at 4515 Arrowhead Ridge Drive in Rio Rancho, in reference to a noise complaint call.

When RRPD officers arrived on the scene, they made contact with the suspect, identified as Daemen Perea, 23, of Rio Rancho at the patio of his apartment. Officers gave commands to Perea who was Read More

NMSP: Missing Endangered Advisory For Isaac Saiz, 2, & Isaiah Saiz, 1, Of Santa Fe

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Isaac Edward Saiz

NMSP News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Isaac Edward Saiz, 2, and Isaiah Santos Saiz, 1.

It is unknown what clothing the children are wearing.

Isaac and Edward are believed to be with their mother, Vanessa Sena and her boyfriend Stephen Pacheco. They are traveling in a white or Silver 1997 Chevy Impala bearing New Mexico license plate 4286UNM.

They are possibly headed to Albuquerque.

The last known location was 1224 Gallegos Lane in Santa Fe approximately 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29.

Anyone with any information on the whereabouts Read More

New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Enrolls 64 Cadets

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New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy at 4491 Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe. Courtesy/LEA

NMDPS News:

SANTA FE — Cadets from 24 New Mexico agencies lined up at the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) Sunday afternoon with luggage and book bags in tow.

The 64 individuals who arrived in civilian dress emerged several hours later in cadet uniforms.

The 205th New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Class will transform the cadets, who are seeking to become city, county, tribal, university and state (game and fish, state parks, attorney general’s office, etc.) certified law enforcement officers (police) Read More

NMSP Investigates Officer Involved Shooting Of 26-Year-Old Man And Alamogordo Police Department

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NMSP News:

ALAMOGORDO – The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting Sunday in Alamogordo involving the Alamogordo Police Department.

State Police agents learned that at around 4:19 p.m., the Alamogordo Police Department was dispatched to an area near Ridgecrest Drive for reports of a man walking around armed with a gun. Officers arrived and identified Dominic Cruz De La O, 26, of Alamogordo, who was known to be wanted for multiple outstanding felony warrants.

When officers attempted to make contact with De La O, he Read More

Gov. Lujan Grisham Announces Legislation Designed To Combat Funding Of Organized Crime In New Mexico

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From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today the introduction of legislation designed to combat the funding of organized crime through retail theft and support the prosecution of organized retail crime.

Sponsored by Rep. Marian Matthews, House Bill 234 will target offenders funding organized crime through retail theft, including by creating the crime of organized retail crime in state statute and allowing for the aggregation of multiple retail theft crimes over a period of time in order to target repeat offenders.

The bill was introduced following Read More

Los Alamos Police Warn Of Express Scripts Phone Scam

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LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department is warning the community about a new scam circulating the area. Officers have received reports that individuals are getting called from Express Scripts asking for personal identifying information such as birthdates and Social Security numbers.

In December, many LANL retirees were notified that Smith’s/Kroger Pharmacies would no longer be affiliated with Express Scripts because of a breakdown in contract negotiations over medical prescription prices. Scam artists are using this information to try and get information from those affected.  Read More