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Two People Die From Gunshots At Los Alamos Home

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LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) responded at 4:12 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4 to a residence in the Denver Steels area after receiving 9-1-1 calls related to a victim of a gunshot wound. (Note: This incident is unrelated to a previous “shots fired” call LAPD responded to Wednesday at a separate residence within the Denver Steels area.)

Police officers located two individuals with gunshot wounds. Los Alamos Fire Department Medics arrived to render aid.

Both individuals succumbed to their wounds and died at the scene.

LAPD’s Criminal Investigations Section has initiated a criminal Read More

LAPD Arrests Los Alamos Man Who Fired Shots Inside Home

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David Dye, 57, of Los Alamos was arrested Wednesday afternoon and charged with 2 counts of aggravated assault and 1 count of negligent use of a deadly weapon after firing shots inside a residence in the Denver Steels area. Police said no one was shot in this incident. Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) responded to a 9-1-1 hang up call at 12:24 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4 at a residence in the Denver Steels area.

Officers learned shots were fired within that residence. (Police said no one was shot in this incident.) Police set up a perimeter, and as part of procedure and a measure Read More

Fbi: Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty To Cyberstalking, Child Pornography Offenses – Faces Up To 50 Years

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FBI News: 

ALBUQUERQUE – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced that Zachary Dosch pleaded guilty Dec. 20, 2022, to cyberstalking, receipt of child pornography, and distribution of child pornography.

Dosch, 23, of Albuquerque, will remain in custody pending sentencing, which has not been scheduled.

According to court records, on Nov. 30, 2019, a Snapchat user reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) that the user had received threats through Snapchat, and that a friend had received possible child sexual

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FBI Offers Up To $2,000 Reward For Long Beard Bandit Who Robbed Bank Tuesday In Albuquerque

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The FBI is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of this long beard bandit, who robbed US Bank Tuesday at 2300 Louisiana Blvd. NE in Albuquerque. Courtesy/FBI

FBI News:

The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the Long Beard Bandit, who robbed US Bank at approximately 10:52 a.m., Tuesday Jan. 3, at 2300 Louisiana Blvd. NE in Albuquerque.

Suspect description: 

  • Race: White
  • Height: 6’1″
  • Weight: Heavy build
  • Age: 40s
  • Hair: Salt and pepper, long beard and hair
  • Clothing: Dark baseball
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District Attorney Raúl Torrez Recaps Activities In 2022

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District Attornery Raúl Torrez

From the Office of District Attorney Raúl Torrez:

Below is a recap of activities during 2022 from District Attorney Raúl Torrez and his team.

December 2022 Content:

Sentencings & Convictions

            • Convicted: Stephen Paschall

In the Community

            • International Volunteer Day;
            • Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Luncheon;
            • New Mexico Chamber of Commerce Fireside Chat;
            • Guns to Gardens Gun Buyback;
            • Ciudad de Gracia Christmas Store.

SENTENCINGS & CONVICTIONS:

Convicted: Stephen Paschall. Dec. 16, a jury found Paschall guilty of first degree Read More

AG Balderas Issues Finding On Assessment Of Law Enforcement Incident That Led To Death Of 15-Year-Old Boy

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Attorney General Hector Balderas

From the Office of the Attorney General:

ALBUQUERQUE— New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas issued the following statement today upon the completion of the review of the actions of law enforcement that led to the July 6 death of Brett Rosenau.

“The unfortunate death of 15-year-old Brett Rosenau was avoidable, and it appears that less-lethal tactics to detain the suspect earlier would have mitigated fatal risks,” Attorney General Balderas said. “I am requesting APD Chief Harold Medina and Bernalillo County Sheriff-elect John Allen work together Read More

Los Alamos Police Department 2022 Highlights

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Deputy Chief Oliver Morris, front right, running in the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run in June in Orlando, Fla., enters Disney World to cheers from the crowd. Courtesy/Special Olympics USA
Police Chief Dino Sgambellone

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

2022 at the Los Alamos Police Department was filled with community engagement, the rescue of a hiker, providing assistance during the Cerro Pelado Fire and putting criminals behind bars.

“Although we continued to struggle with the legacy effects of COVID including lower staffing levels, the police Read More

FBI: Former Coach From Pecos Pleads Guilty To Coercion And Enticement Of Minors – Faces Up To Life In Prison

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced that Joshua Rico pleaded guilty Dec. 22 to five counts of coercion and enticement of minors. Rico, 26, of Pecos, N.M., will remain in custody pending sentencing, which has not been scheduled.

Beginning as early as January 2018, Rico used multiple profiles on the social media platform Snapchat to coerce minor girls into sending him sexually explicit photos and videos and engage in sexual acts. Rico used fictitious profiles under the names “Chris Lujan” and “Erik Romero” as well as Read More

AG Balderas Announces Conviction Of Former Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Deputy Who Deployed Taser On Española Special-Needs Student

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AG Hector Balderas 

AG News:

TIERRA AMARILLA — New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas gas announced that former Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy Barnes pled guilty to one felony count of false imprisonment.

As part of the plea agreement, Barnes must relinquish any law-enforcement certification and is not eligible to seek, obtain, or have employment in any law-enforcement position for the rest of his life. Sentencing has been set for Jan. 5, 2023 where Barnes faces up to 18 months in prison.  

“There is no excuse for a public officer to abuse his power and use unnecessary force against Read More

Nomination Period Open To Recognize Acts Of Bravery Performed By Law Enforcement Officers

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Courtesy/DOJ

DOJ News:

The nomination period for the 2022 Congressional Badge of Bravery is now open.

Each year, the Bureau of Justice Assistance recognizes law enforcement officers for their exceptional acts of bravery in the line of duty. Nominations are submitted by the recognized law enforcement officer’s department and considered by the federal or state and local review boards.

Awardees will be honored during an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Learn more about the nomination process and past award recipients. If you know a similarly deserving law enforcement officer, Read More