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FBI: Brothers Sentenced For Violent Assault And Firearm Confrontation On Navajo Nation

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Two brothers from Fruitland, New Mexico were sentenced for their roles in a violent assault and subsequent confrontation with law enforcement on the Navajo Nation.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court records, March 23, 2024, Justin Tso, 38, and his brother Walliford Tso, 37, enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, went to the residence of John Doe, where Doe lived with his girlfriend and her son. As the brothers were departing the home, Justin took a machete without permission and walked away. John Doe armed himself with an axe and demanded the return Read More

Los Alamos County Officials Urge Citizens To Keep Safety And Courtesy In Mind This 4th Of July Holiday Weekend

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COUNTY News:

As residents and visitors prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, Los Alamos County officials are reminding the community that safety, courtesy, and personal responsibility extend beyond fireworks use and fire prevention.

While fire danger remains a top concern this time of year, other safety issues and quality-of-life impacts often arise during holiday gatherings and festivities.

The County encourages all residents to be mindful of the following:

Wildlife, Pet and Livestock Safety and Well-being:

Fireworks can be a significant source of stress and fear for wildlife, Read More

Sedan & Atomic City Transit Collide Near Lab Guard Shack

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Scene of a sedan and an Atomic City Transit Bus collision this morning near the guard shack at East/West Jemez, resulting in minor injuries. The cause is under investigation. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Another scene of the sedan and an Atomic City Transit Bus collision this morning near the guard shack at East/West Jemez, resulting in minor injuries. The cause is under investigation. Courtesy/LAPD

Update: The crash scene is cleared and the road is open.

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) received a call at approximately 10:35 a.m. today, July 2, reporting a traffic Read More

FBI: U.S. Attorney’s Office For District Of New Mexico Announces Intent To Seek Death Penalty For Labar Tsethlikai

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Today, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico filed a Notice of Intent to seek the death penalty against Labar Tsethlikai.

Tsethlikai, 52, an enrolled Member of Zuni Pueblo, is charged in a 17-count Second Superseding Indictment. 

Charges are as follows:

  • Count 1 (October 22, 2022): Kidnapping Resulting in Death of John Doe 1
  • Count 2 (January 18, 2024): First Degree Murder of John Doe 2
  • Count 3 (January 18, 2024): First Degree Felony Murder of John Doe 2
  • Count 4 (January 18, 2024): Kidnapping Resulting in Death of John Doe 2
  • Count 5 (May 19,
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LAPD: Missing Juvenile Located And Safe

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LAPD News:

Missing juvenile Sawyar Thronas has been located and reunited with family members.

The employees of the Los Alamos Police Department thank the community for their assistance.

“We are proud of our employees who come together in times of need, and appreciate the community’s help with sharing information, which can help us locate missing persons,” Cmdr. Daniel Roberts said. Read More

LAPD Asks Public’s Assistance Locating Missing Juvenile

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Sawyer Thronas

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) received a call at approximately 9:44 a.m. today, July 1, reporting a missing juvenile, Sawyer Thronas, 11, of Los Alamos.

Thronas was reported last seen around 9 a.m. today on Woodland Road.

LAPD was provided with the following description of Thronas:

          • 11-year-old-female;
          • 5’4” tall;
          • Hispanic; and
          • Brown hair, with a possible blue tint.

Thronas was last seen wearing:

  • Dark gray oversized shirt;
  • Jeans; and
  • Black Converse-style shoes.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Thronas is encouraged to contact LAPD at 505.662.8222. Read More

FBI: Newcomb Man Charged With Assault For Violent Attack

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Newcomb man is facing federal charges after a violent altercation left a victim with serious injuries.

According to court documents, on June 14, 2025, Vincent Torrez, 35, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, assaulted John Doe at a residence on the Navajo Nation. During the incident, Torrez entered John Doe’s bedroom, repeatedly struck him, slammed him to the floor, and used a ceramic cup as a weapon to inflict a deep laceration to John Doe’s leg. John Doe sustained multiple injuries, including lacerations to the head and leg, abrasions, and an arterial wound, Read More

MOWW Presents Silver Patrick Henry Award To Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone For Outstanding Service

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Commander Gregg Giesler, left, on behalf of the MG Franklin E. Miles Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars at its June 17 dinner, presented the Silver Patrick Henry Award to Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone in recognition of his outstanding service to the community and the Nation. Courtesy/MOWW

MOWW News:

The MG Franklin E. Miles Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) at its June 17 dinner presented the Silver Patrick Henry Award to Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone in recognition of his outstanding service to the community and the Nation.

Proclamation: Read More

FBI: Mescalero Man Faces 15 Years For Abusing Minor

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE – A Mescalero man pleaded guilty to the federal charge of sexual abuse of a minor.

According to court records, on Feb. 15, 2025, John Albert Carrillo, Jr., 36, a member of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, used force to commit a sexual act with a minor victim.

Carrillo pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a minor and faces up to 15 years in prison. Upon his release from prison, Carrillo will be required to register as a sex offender and must serve a term of supervised release not less than five years and up to life.

U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Philip Russell, Acting Special Agent in Charge Read More