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Los Alamos Police Blotter: Dec. 2 To Dec. 8, 2015

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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.

Dec. 2 at 2:55 p.m. / A 55-year-old Los Alamos man reported that someone damaged his property on Diamond Drive. The estimated loss is less than $1,000.

Dec. 2 at 3:45 p.m. / A 54-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that someone burglarized her home on Sereno. The estimated loss is unknown.

RYAN BARNES

Dec. 2 at 10:35 p.m. / Police arrested Ryan Barnes, 37, of Valerde on Central Avenue on Read More

County Personnel Board Upholds Termination Of Former Los Alamos Police Sgt. Jordan Redmond

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Attorney Tony Ortiz with the four members of the Personnel Board began hearing testimony at 9 a.m. and went into closed session at 3 p.m. Monday to deliberate. The court reporter looks on at right. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
During Monday’s County Personnel Board hearing, former LAPD Sgt. Jordan Redmond lost his appeal to get his job back. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
 
Following nearly six hours of testimony and 90 minutes of deliberation Monday, the Los Alamos County Personnel Board voted to uphold
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Appeal Committee Hears Redmond Case Dec. 7

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Former LAPD Sgt. Jordan Redmond

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

A County Personnel Board Appeal Committee hearing on the termination of former Los Alamos Police Sgt. Jordan Redmond is set for 9 a.m. Monday in the Boards and Commissions Room #110 of the Municipal Building.

Redmond, 32, was arrested Oct. 8 and charged under the Governmental Conduct Act, section 10.16.4.1, Honoraria prohibited, for accepting money for conducting a public duty as a police officer. The GCA forbids public officers from accepting payment or gifts of over $100 in value for performing services Read More

LAPD Appoints Domestic Violence Advocate

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By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
 
In an effort to help address a serious issue within the local community, the Los Alamos Police Department has obtained a grant and contracted with a part-time victim advocate to assist crime victims.

In this role, the advocate (name withheld due to sensitive nature of work) is helping victims find refuge and pursue legal action against their abusers. The advocate also is providing emotional support and assistance in finding resources and completing necessary paperwork.
 
When assistance is needed, the advocate also goes to court with the
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Los Alamos Police Blotter: Nov. 25 To Dec. 1, 2015

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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.

NATHAN MANN

Nov. 25 at 2:55 p.m. / Police arrested Nathan Mann, 51, of Los Alamos on Sherwood Boulevard and charged him with shoplifting and issued him a summons to appear in court. The estimated loss is less than $500.

 

 

BRENDEN BROWN

Nov. 25 at 3:06 p.m. / Police arrested Brenden Brown, 26, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding District Court warrant.

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Letter To The Editor: I Stand With Ofc. Jordan Redmond

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By JENNIFER and BILL MCKERLEY
Los Alamos

We believe Ofc. Jordan Redmond is an honorable man. One of the many ways he has shown his dedication to the community has been through five and half years of service with the Los Alamos Police Department.

Ofc. Jordan, as he was called during his service at the high school, has been terminated from the LAPD. In addition, he has been charged with a misdemeanor regarding the alleged infraction. As Jordan Redmond is an honorable man, he would not have maliciously violated policy or law, so there must be some kind of misunderstanding about legitimate work and pay.  Read More

LAPD: Cold Weather Tips To Protect Pets

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Cat in a blanket. Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD News:

 

• Keep cats INSIDE. Outdoors, felines can freeze, become lost, stolen, injured, killed, or exposed to infectious diseases.
 
• During the winter, outdoor cats sometimes sleep under the HOODS OF CARS. When the motor is started, the cat can be injured or killed by the fan belt. If such cats live in your area, bang on the hood before starting the engine to give them a chance to escape.
 
• Never let your dog OFF LEASH on snow or ice; dogs can lose their scent and become lost. More dogs are lost during winter than any other season, so make sure yours
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Los Alamos Police Blotter: Nov. 18 To Nov. 23

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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.

DAVID WYMAN

Nov. 18 at 2:58 p.m. / Police arrested David Wyman, 23, of Los Alamos at 1301 Central Ave., and charged him with unlawful use of license; driving when privilege to so has been suspended or revokes.

 

 

ERIC SMITH

Nov. 18 at 7:36 p.m. / Police arrested Eric Smith, 62, of Santa Fe at 2373 Trinity Dr., and charged him with driving under the influence of drugs.

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Los Alamos Police Partner To Give Thanksgiving Dinners To 14 Local Families

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Los Alamos Police Officers and Chief Dino Sgambellone, center, with Smith’s Marketplace Deli Manager Sandra Kelley, today in partnership with Debbie Shelton of the Family Resource Advocate Group, and Kathy Fulton with Smith’s Marketplace, prepared and delivered Thanksgiving turkey dinners to 14 local families. The partnership was orchestrated by Cpl. Tim Lonz for the second year in a row, recognizing an opportunity to help local families during the Thanksgiving holiday. Courtesy/LAPD Read More