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U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration To Participate In ‘National Night Out’ Events Across The United States 

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DEA Administrator Terrance Cole

DEA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The men and women of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration  (DEA) will join local law enforcement agencies and community groups across the country today,  Aug. 5, to participate in “National Night Out” events.

“National Night Out” is an annual community-building campaign that promotes neighborhood camaraderie by strengthening partnerships between police and their communities. “National Night Out” is an opportunity for neighbors to meet neighbors and bring police and community together under positive circumstances. Read More

FBI: ABQ Man Sentenced For Role In Covering Up Murder

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — An Albuquerque man was sentenced Monday to 199 days in prison for assisting in the cover-up of the kidnapping and murder of Thomas Anthony Brown in the To’Hajiilee area of the Navajo Nation.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court documents, on or about June 24, 2020, Antonio Chaco assaulted Thomas Brown outside Chaco’s trailer home. Chaco then rolled Brown in a square of carpet and transported him to a remote desert location. There, Chaco continued his violent assault and ultimately abandoned Brown without water, food, or shelter.

Brown’s decayed Read More

New Mexico State Police Conduct Narcotics Operation Arresting Six In Roosevelt And Curry Counties

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NMSP News:

ROOSEVELT & CURRY COUNTIES — From April through July 2025, the New Mexico State Police Crime Suppression Bureau (CSB) conducted a long-term operation in District 9 targeting individuals involved in drug trafficking. The goal of the operation was to identify, infiltrate, and apprehend suspected narcotics traffickers operating in the region.

Through extensive efforts, CSB Narcotics Agents conducted numerous controlled purchases of illegal drugs, resulting in multiple arrests and search warrants. These efforts resulted in the arrest of several individuals for various Read More

FBI: Hogback, New Mexico Man Faces Up To 10 Years In Prison After Violent Altercation Leaves Woman Injured

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE – A Hogback (near Gallup) man is facing federal charges after an argument escalated into violence in front of multiple witnesses.

According to court documents, on June 19, 2025, Renaldo Descheny, 43, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, assaulted Jane Doe by strangling her and striking her in the face with a firearm. The assault resulted in a laceration requiring hospital treatment.

During the altercation, Descheny also pointed the firearm at multiple individuals and discharged the weapon several times, including firing towards the vehicle as the victims attempted Read More

LAPD: Charges Dismissed And Refiled Against Nadia Lopez

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LAPD News:

On July 31, 2025, the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) dismissed, without prejudice, all charges against defendant Nadia Lopez in Los Alamos Magistrate Court. (Speeding, careless driving and failure to maintain a traffic lane in the 2024 crash that killed Charlie McMillan).

The charges have since been refiled in Los Alamos Municipal Court.

This procedural decision was made to enable the department to have consistent legal representation throughout the judicial process. Read More

FBI: Peñasco Man Faces Up To Life In Prison For Fatal Stabbing

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE – A Peñasco man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the stabbing death of another man.

According to court records, on Dec. 25, 2022, Byron Sanchez, 48, an enrolled member of the Picuris Pueblo, was involved in an altercation with John Doe at his residence in Peñasco, within the exterior boundaries of the Picuris Pueblo.

During the altercation, which occurred while both individuals were under the influence of alcohol, Sanchez stabbed John Doe, killing him. Law enforcement officials discovered John Doe’s body at the residence on Jan. 11, 2023. Read More

FBI: Santa Fe Woman Charged With Drug Distribution Resulting In Death Faces 20 Years Up To Life In Prison

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE – A Santa Fe woman has been charged by federal authorities in connection with a drug distribution case that resulted in a fatality.

According to court documents, on Oct. 6, 2023, Aimee Lamar, 34, distributed a mixture containing fentanyl and methamphetamine to an individual who died as a result of using the substance.

Lamar is charged with one count of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death and one count of distribution of methamphetamine resulting in death and will remain on conditions of release pending trial, which has not yet been scheduled.

If convicted of the Read More

FBI: Bloomfield, NM, Man Pleads Guilty To Sexual Abuse

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Bloomfield man faces up to life in prison after admitting in federal court to sexually abusing an incapacitated victim.

According to court records, between February 26 and February 27 of 2016, Donovan Pete, 44, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, engaged in and attempted to engage in a sexual act with an incapacitated victim.

Pete pleaded guilty to one count of sexual abuse. At sentencing, Pete faces up to life in prison. Upon his release from prison, Pete will be subject to not less than five years and up to life of supervised release and must register as a sex Read More

State Police Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across The State In August 2025

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NMSP News:

State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during August 2025.

We are bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.

These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.

Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the right decision Read More

Council Proclaims: ‘Distracted Driving Awareness Month’

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Los Alamos County Councilor Suzie Havemann, on behalf of the Council, presents a proclamation designating August 2025 as ‘Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Los Alamos County’ to Los Alamos Chief of Police Dino Sgambellone, left, and Cmdr. Christopher Ross, during the July 29 meeting this evening in Council Chambers. Courtesy/LAC Read More