Police
LAPD Swearing-In Ceremony To Be Held Today
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Police Department is hosting a swearing-in ceremony for newly promoted Commander Brent Hudspeth, newly promoted Sergeant Kirk Williamson, and newly promoted Sergeant Joseph Dezendorf. The ceremony is scheduled at 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 19, and will take place in the Los Alamos Magistrate Courtroom, with the Honorable Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor presiding over the event. The public is invited to attend this special occasion.
FBI: Carlsbad Man Sentenced For Illegal Firearms And Methamphetamine Distribution
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Carlsbad man was sentenced to 211 months in prison after police chase and crash leads to the discovery of methamphetamine and firearms.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court documents, June 5, 2022, a Carlsbad Police officer attempted a traffic stop on a speeding pickup driven by Christopher Saunders, 25, who fled at a high rate of speed, leading the officer to terminate the pursuit for safety reasons. Minutes later, the officer located the same truck after it had crashed and provided first aid to Saunders. During an inventory search of the pickup, Read More
New Mexico State Police Investigate Roswell Police Department Officer-Involved Shooting
NMSP News:
Sept. 16, 2025, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting (OIS) involving the Roswell Police Department.
State Police agents learned that at approximately 8:09 a.m., Sept. 16, 2025, the Roswell Police Department received a 911 call, reporting a possible domestic disturbance between a male and female near an Allsup’s convenience store, located at 2501 North Main Street. Furthermore, it was reported that the male was being aggressive with the female, and possibly pointed a black handgun at her, then placed Read More
FBI: New Mexico Teenager Charged With Making Violent Threats Online Following Assassination Of Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE – A New Mexico teenager has been charged with making violent threats on social media following the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.
According to court documents, on or about Sept. 11, 2025, Jace Allen, 19, used an account on X.com under the alias “Jebron Lames” to post a series of violent and racist threats following the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10, 2025.
Among the threats, Allen wrote that he planned to commit mass murder, target minorities and Jews, and shoot up unspecified locations. He also threatened an Read More
Rio Rancho Police Department Issues Silver Alert
Jemez Man Sentenced For Abusing Two Minors
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Jemez man was sentenced today to 63 months in prison for sexually abusing two minors.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court documents, in 2012, Tyler Chinana, 35, an enrolled member of the Jemez Pueblo, engaged in unlawful sexual contact with a minor victim who was under the age of 12 at the time. In a separate incident in November 2022, Chinana engaged in similar unlawful sexual contact with a second minor victim who was also under the age of 12.
Chinana pled guilty to two counts of abusive sexual contact. Upon his release from prison, Chinana Read More
FBI: Dulce Man Charged In Federal Court For Assault
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A federal grand jury has indicted a Dulce man on a charge of assault resulting in substantial bodily injury to an intimate or dating partner.
According to court documents, on July 23, 2025, Shelton Atole, 35, an enrolled member of the Jicarilla Apache Nation, assaulted the victim and the assault resulted in substantial bodily injury.
Atole will remain in custody pending trial, which has not yet been scheduled. If convicted, Atole faces up to 5 years in prison.
U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Acting Special Agent in Charge Philip Russell of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Read More
Scenes From Special Retirement Event Honoring Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Preston Ballew At Fuller Lodge
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone, center, Deputy Chief James Rodriguez, center, left, police command staff, officers, and other personnel gathered Thursday at Fuller Lodge to honor Cmdr. Preston Ballew, back row center, as he retires from a 26-year career in law enforcement. Many officials, including County Manager Anne Laurent, along with family members and friends, filled Fuller Lodge to celebrate with Cmdr. Ballew on his final day on the job. Cmdr. Ballew said he has a couple of hunting and fishing trips scheduled, adding that he and his wife Marisha love Los Alamos and intend to Read More
FBI: Shiprock Man Indicted On Federal Charges Of Assault And Kidnapping Of Minors … Faces Up To Life In Prison
Keanu Lee booking photo
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Shiprock man has been indicted on federal charges in connection with the sexual assault and kidnapping of two victims in Indian Country.
According to court documents, between June 2024 and Feb. 2025, Keanu Lee, 33, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, forcibly sexually assaulted a minor identified as Jane Doe 1. Lee is further accused of kidnapping Jane Doe 1 and assaulting her, causing serious bodily injury.
The indictment also alleges that between 2012 and 2014, Lee sexually assaulted a second minor victim, identified as Jane Doe 2.
Lee Read More