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Why We Fight: Perspectives On History Of Drug Law Enforcement Webcast April 27
U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency Commends Los Alamos Police For Success Of Operation Spring Cleaning
By MAIRE O’NEILLLos Alamos Daily Post
United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) officials commended Los Alamos Police Department personnel Friday for the success of Operation Spring Cleaning, the March 20 drug sweep that resulted in the arrest of seven people on trafficking charges.
“An impressive amount of investigation and preparation was dedicated to this operation,” said DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge Sean Waite. “The results of this operation are a testament to the efforts of the Los Alamos Police Department. These long-term investigations have the greatest Read More
Update On Shoplifting Incident At Bealls
Stephanie Garcia
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post
A second suspect involved in a March 9 shoplifting incident, which ended with a local man being struck by a vehicle outside Bealls Department Store in the Mari-Mac Shopping Center is now in custody at the Los Alamos Detention Center.
LAPD Cdr. Preston Ballew confirmed Thursday, April 13, that Stephanie Garcia, 31, of Espanola, was picked up Tuesday night in Santa Fe.
The man injured in the incident sustained a broken nose. He told police he ran out the door of the store to attempt to get the license plate number of the vehicle, but because the Read More
Adrian Taylor Pleads Not Guilty To Violation Of Conditions Of Pretrial Probation
Adrian Taylor leaving the First Judicial District Court Friday in Santa Fe. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post
Adrian Taylor pleaded not guilty Friday, April 14, to violation of conditions of pretrial probation before First Judicial District Judge Mary Marlowe Sommers in Santa Fe and was returned to the Los Alamos Detention Center.
Taylor’s alleged violation stems from a March 25 arrest in which he was charged with a fourth offense driving under the influence in Los Alamos. His conditional release was on a District Court case that combined Read More
Deputy DA Files Response In Scott Mallory Case
Scott Mallory of Los Alamos, right, leaves the courtroom April 3 with Assistant District Attorney Kent Wahlquist following his pre-trial status hearing in District Court in Santa Fe. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post
Deputy District Attorney Kent Wahlquist has filed a response in First Judicial District Court to an attempt to suppress a charge of sexual exploitation of children – possession charge against Scott Mallory.
Mallory’s attorney Christopher C. Marlowe filed an intent to invoke spousal privilege April 3. Mallory’s affidavit said Read More
Meet Newly Sworn Los Alamos Police Officers
Newly sworn Los Alamos Police Ofc. Michael Weiss and his wife, Melissa. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Newly sworn Los Alamos Police Ofc. David Randleman with his wife, Jessica and their children. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.comStaff Report
Two new Los Alamos Police Officers, David Randleman and Michael Weiss were sworn by Magistrate Judge Pat Casados Thursday. They were joined in the courtroom by their families, several LAPD officers and other county staff.
Randleman is a graduate of Aztec High School and San Juan Community College. He is a
Los Alamos Police Blotter: April 12-17, 2017
LAPD News:
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department. Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges against them.
JASON LARRANAGA
April 12/Jason Larranaga, 20, of Las Cruces, was arrested for criminal damage to property.
STEPHANIE L. GARCIA
April 13/Stephanie L. Garcia, 31, of Los Alamos, was arrested for shoplifting.
COLEMAN SMITH
April 14/Coleman Smith, 60, of Pueblo, Colo., was arrested on a Magistrate Court warrant.
DANIEL SIMON
April 15/Daniel Read More
Letter To The Editor: Office Of The Sheriff
By KHALIL SPENCERLos Alamos
Regardless of what any of us thinks about keeping the sheriff’s office, the public decided the question of whether to have a sheriff.
Now is the time to carefully define the scope of duties so that this office does more than throw out the first calf at the annual rodeo but on the other hand, doesn’t waste effort duplicating police duties.
Plus, any duty that involves the potential for violence or public interactions that could put the County at risk for a lawsuit requires personnel training that the
Read More LAHS Staff Promote National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Los Alamos High School staff members help LAPD’s Cpl. Adele McKenzie promote National Crime Victims’ Rights Week April 7. A collaboration of local, regional and state entities worked to provide educational outreach to victims of any crime. Information on available resources can be obtained by calling the Los Alamos Victim Advocate at 505.663.3511. A police report does not need to be filed to receive assistance. Courtesy photo Read More