Police

Help FBI Catch Cold Case Killer … $50,000 Reward

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Courtesy/FBI
 
FBI News:

Although four decades have passed since a prolific serial rapist and murderer terrorized California communities from Sacramento to Orange County, Calif., the FBI and local law enforcement have announced a national publicity campaign—and a significant reward—in the hopes of locating the suspect and finally bringing him to justice.

Between 1976 and 1986, the violent and elusive individual known as the East Area Rapist, and later as the Original Night Stalker and the Golden State Killer, committed 12 homicides, 45 rapes, and more than 120 residential burglaries

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Los Alamos Police Blotter: June 8 To June 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.

June 8 at 3:51 a.m. / Police arrested Andrew Garsik, 27, on 45th Street and charged him with battery against a household member and issued him a summons to appear in court. The police booking photo is unavailable.

APRIL TAFOYA

June 8 at 8:44 a.m. / Police arrested April Tafoya, 38, of Espanola at 2500 Trinity Dr., and charged her with theft of a credit card.

June 8 at 9:59 a.m. / A 66-year-old Read More

LAPS Welcome Letter For Kindergarten Safety Town

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By Dr. Kurt A. Steinhaus
LAPS Superintendent

Welcome to the Los Alamos Public Schools!

With a warm handshake and a smile, I extend greetings from the wonderful people who are LAPS. We are happy that your child will participate in this summer’s Kindergarten Safety Town. All of the planned activities are a combined effort with Los Alamos County employees and the Los Alamos Police Department. Keeping your child safe at school is our top priority.

At LAPS, we offer a developmentally appropriate curriculum for each of our kindergarten students that honors individual needs, student and staff well-being, Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: May 31 To June 7, 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.
 
May 31 at 10:53 a.m. / Police arrested Elias Gallegos, 49, of Espanola at 2500 Trinity Dr., and charged him with shoplifting and issued him a summons to appear in court. The estimated loss is less than $250. The police booking photo is unavailable.
 
GEOFFERY MARQUEZ
 
May 31 at 1:26 p.m. / Police arrested Geoffery Marquez, 19, of Los Alamos on Sioux
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LAPD Converts Van Into New Crime Scene Unit

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LAPD Evidence Technician/Crime Scene Investigator Anthony Lucero standing in front of the department’s new Crime Scene Unit. Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department just converted a van previously used by its Detention Center into a Crime Scene Unit.

This vehicle will be outfitted with all the necessary tools and equipment that may be needed at crime scenes or large incidents.

In the past, detectives and patrol officers generally kept minimal equipment in their units to process scenes and at times, these detectives/officers needed other larger pieces of equipment brought Read More

2016 Safety Town Program Begins June 13

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Ofc. Adele Girmendonk teaches a youngster bicycle safety habits during last year’s Safety Town program. Courtesy/LAC

Students learn fire safety habits during last year’s Safety Town program. Courtesy/LAC
 

COUNTY News:

  • For Children Entering Kindergarten This Fall

Safety Town begins at Mountain Elementary School at 9 a.m. Monday, June 13.

This free safety program is open to all children entering Kindergarten in the Fall or who will be five years of age by Sept. 1, 2016.

The program runs 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, June 13 through June 24. Don’t miss out on Read More

Los Alamos Bomb Squad Removes Explosive Substance In Antique Medicine Bottle From White Rock Business

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The Los Alamos Bomb Squad responds to the call of a potentially dangerous substance inside a glass medicine bottle Wednesday at Seeking Chameleon at 13 Sherwood Blvd. in White Rock. Courtesy photo

Cmdr. Oliver Morris is helped into safety gear Wednesday in front of Seeking Chameleon on Sherwood Boulevard in White Rock. Courtesy photo

Staff Report

Catherine Richmond called the Los Alamos Bomb Squad Wednesday after a customer alerted her to a dangerous item inside her business “Seeking Chameleon” in White Rock.

Richmond told the Los Alamos Daily Post how a glass medicine bottle containing Read More

Juvenile Airlifted To Area Hospital Following Rollover Crash In Rendija Canyon Wednesday

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LAPD News:

Los Alamos police responded to a call Wednesday of a possible rollover accident involving one vehicle in Rendija Canyon north of the shooting range.

Upon the officers arrival, they discovered a 2001 Ford Escape resting on its roof after rolling over. The individuals inside the vehicle were all juveniles. One juvenile was ejected from the vehicle and had to be flown to an area hospital with unknown injuries.

This case is active and the investigation into the crash is being conducted. There is nothing further to report at this time. Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter May 25 To May 31, 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.

May 25 at 3:37 p.m. / Police arrested Raymond Garcia, 24, of Espanola and charged him with shoplifting and issued him a summons to appear in court. The estimated loss is less than $250. Police booking photo is not available.

May 25 at 7:59 a.m. / A 63-year-old Taos woman reported that she is the victim of larceny on Central Avenue. The estimated loss is less than $250.  

May 26 at 10:47 Read More