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NMSP Investigate Fatal Crash In Santa Fe County

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NMSP News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico State Police investigated a fatal crash at about 5:30 p.m., Monday on N.M. 14 at mile marker 36 near Santa Fe.

The driver of the vehicle traveling northbound, Raymond P. Moya, 36, of Santa Fe, was not wearing a seatbelt and sustained fatal injuries in the crash. The driver in the parked vehicle was uninjured. 

The initial investigation indicated Moya’s vehicle was traveling northbound on N.M. 14 at what appeared to be a high rate of speed when the vehicle veered into the southbound lane and struck a parked vehicle on the shoulder of the southbound side.

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State Police Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across The State In October

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STATE News:
 
STATEWIDE ― State Police will be conducting Sobriety Checkpoints, Saturation Patrols, and Registration, Insurance and Drivers’ License Checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during the month of October 2016.
 
We are bringing awareness to this, in an effort to reduce alcohol related fatalities, through continued media attention and intensive advertising. These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving.
 
People are choosing to not drink and drive. This is the biggest step in keeping
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Stephanie Lopez Released From Prison

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Convicted criminals in the Baby Brianna torture, rape and murder case are Andrew Walters, Steven Lopez and Stephanie Lopez. Courtesy/NMCD
 
NMCD News:
 
GRANTS — Stephanie Lopez was released from the New Mexico Corrections Department this week after serving nearly 13 years in prison. Lopez was convicted
of child abuse resulting in death in 2003.
 
“This case sent shockwaves through the entire community. Baby Brianna was horrifically tortured, raped and murdered, and we all want the monsters who took part in this brutal crime to face justice,” Secretary
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Hazmat Incident On Interstate 25

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NMSP News:

Around 8 a.m. Thursday, New Mexico State Police handled a hazmat incident on Interstate 25 at mile marker 257 northbound involving a commercial vehicle leaking liquid oxygen.

A State Police officer on patrol noticed the vehicle leaking fluid and initiated a traffic stop. After initial contact, both northbound and southbound I-25 lanes were closed as a precaution due to the potentially hazardous chemical.

Officers determined the cause for the leak was an issue with a safety valve on the commercial vehicle. A hazmat crew arrived and the chemicals were removed and the scene was rendered Read More

Sheriff Responds To Questions About Todd App

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By Sheriff Marco Lucero
Los Alamos County

The Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Office has been receiving telephone calls and has been made aware of the social media comments regarding newly registered sex offender Todd App. 

Valid concerns were raised regarding Mr. App’s sentencing related to his prior conviction for a crime he committed here in Los Alamos County back in 1984/1985. 

I would like to first of all thank those who brought this to my attention and advise you of my findings. After reviewing the Judgement and Sentencing for his conviction in 1985, there is a comment which reads Read More

Sheriff’s Office Announces New Registered Sex Offender Todd Frederick App In Los Alamos County

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Todd Frederick App

PUBLIC SAFETY News:

Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero is advising the community of a newly registered sex offender.

Todd Frederick App registered with the local sheriff’s office today. He was convicted July, 14, 1993 in the Superior Court of Pinal County, State of Arizona of 1 count of “Aggravated Sexual Assault, 1st Degree (Child Under 15).”  He also was convicted of 1 count of “Attempted Kidnapping, 2nd Degree”.

App is residing at 143 Monte Rey South in White Rock.

For further information regarding registered convicted sex offenders, review the Los Alamos County Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: Sept. 14–Sept. 20, 2016

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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 filed against them.

JOHN LERMA

Sept. 14 at 7:38 a.m. / Police arrested John Lerma, 42, of Albuquerque at 2500 Trinity Dr., and charged him with conspiracy and issued him a summons to appear in court.

 

 

SHAWN TRUJILLO

Sept. 15 at 7:45 a.m. / Police arrested Shawn Trujillo, 19, of Chimayo at 1695 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.

Sept. 15 at 1:35 p.m. / A 32-year-old Los Alamos Read More

School Board Mulls Gun & Safety Issues

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Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone addresses the Los Alamos School Board. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

 

By Bonnie J. Gordon
Los Alamos Daily Post

Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgamballone returned to the podium to explain his reasons for proposing the installation of gun safes on the Los Alamos Middle School and Los Alamos High School campuses.

The proposal, made at a Special School Board Meeting two weeks ago, has raised many questions about the proposal by members of the public. One misconception cleared up by Sgamballone and Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus was that Read More

LAPD Requests Public’s Assistance In Identifying Woman Suspect In Fraud Case

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LAPD is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying this female suspect wanted in a fraud case. Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department Investigations Section is seeking the identity of a female suspect in a fraud case. 

Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the following female suspect in the above surveillance footage.

LAPD is offering a reward of up to $150 to anyone who has information on the identity of this suspect. Anyone with information can call L.A. crime stoppers at 505.662.8282. Reporting individuals can remain anonymous. Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter Sept. 7 – Sept. 13, 2016

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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 filed against them.

Sept. 7 at 7:36 a.m. / Police arrested Alexander Martinez, 21, of Santa Clara Pueblo near 15th Street and Trinity Drive and charged him with running into a fixed object/property and issued him a summons to appear in court. The estimated damage is unknown. The police booking photo is unavailable.

ANDRES VELARDE

Sept. 7 at 10:02 a.m. / Police arrested Andres Velarde, 22, of Questa at 2500 Read More