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Public Invited To 2nd Coffee With A Cop Oct. 28

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LAPD News:

On Oct. 28, officers from the Los Alamos County Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships and drink coffee. 

This marks the second time the Los Alamos Police Department will conduct the Coffee with a Cop since June 2015.

All community members are invited to attend the event, which begins at 10 a.m. at the Rose Chocolatier at 991 Central Ave. You also can learn about the Rose Chocolatier at rosechocolatier.com.

Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: Oct. 1 to Oct. 6, 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.

Oct. 1 at 8:40 a.m. / A 27-year-old Hernandez woman reported being harassed on Central Avenue.

Oct. 1 at 5:07 p.m. / Officials from another agency arrested Richard Atencio, 51, of Espanola at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant. Booking photo is not available.

Oct. 2 at 7:24 a.m. / A 36-year-old Los Alamos man reported that someone broke into his home on Canyon Read More

Suspect Pleads Guilty To Theft At Los Alamos Historical Museum

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William Ryan Skelton. File photo

COURT News:

William Ryan Skelton turned himself in over the weekend following a news release issued Oct. 1 by Los Alamos police asking the public’s assistance to locate him.

Skelton, 30, was suspected of robbing a cash box at the Los Alamos Historical Museum Sept. 25 and damaging property near Bathtub Row in Los Alamos. He faced Judge Pat Casados Monday in Magistrate Court and pleaded guilty to larceny and criminal damage to property.

Judge Casados sentenced Skelton to 90 days in jail, 45 days for larceny and 45 days for criminal damage to property, to run Read More

Los Alamos Police Collect 312 Pounds Of Old Prescriptions During Saturday’s Drug Take Back Day

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The Los Alamos Police Department collection site set up Saturday near the patio at Smith’s Maketplace. Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD Evidence Technician Anthony Lucero assists a citizen with a drop off. Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department collected 312 pounds of unwanted and unused prescriptions during Saturday’s drug take back day.

The total collection amount was from drop offs made to the LAPD drug box located in the police station lobby at the Judicial Complex and the two collection sites in Los Alamos and White Rock. 

“This National Initiative to take controlled prescriptions Read More

Police Seek Public’s Assistance To Locate Suspect In Friday’s Theft At Los Alamos Historical Museum

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William Ryan Skelton. File photo

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for the person believed to be responsible for Friday’s incident at the Los Alamos Historical Museum. 

William Ryan Skelton, 30, is wanted on charges of larceny and criminal damage to property near Bathtub Row in Los Alamos.

The suspect was last seen driving a blue 1994 single cab Toyota truck with New Mexico plate NGM286.

Police are asking citizens to call Crimestoppers at 505.662.8282 with information on this case or to report the whereabouts of Skelton. 

 

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Atomic City Transit Bus And Pickup Collide On NM 4

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An Atomic City Transit (ACT) “Dial a Ride” bus was involved in an accident at about 6:40 a.m. today on N.M. 4 near White Rock. The bus was carrying two passengers and no injuries were reported, however the driver of the other vehicle involved in the crash was transported to Los Alamos Medical Center with unknown injuries. A County spokesperson said that the ACT bus driver took evasive action to avoid a near head on collision with the pickup. The shoulder was soft and the bus rolled onto its side. The road was closed to clear the accident but has re-opened now.  Police said the exact cause of the accident Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: Sept. 23 to Sept. 29, 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.
 
ELSIE FERNANDEZ

Sept. 23 at 10:13 a.m. / Police arrested Elsie Fernandez, 36, of Ojo Caliente on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.

Sept. 23 at 3:40 p.m. / Police arrested Mario Sanchez, 27, of Espanola at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant. Police booking photo is not available.

 

SHAWN LAVERY

Sept. 24 at 9:56 a.m. / Police arrested Read More

NM Attorney General’s Office Arrests Alleged Human Trafficker; Seeks Information From Public

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Jeremy Bowerman

NMAG News:

CLOVIS – On Sept. 23, 2015, the New Mexico Office of the Attorney General Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in conjunction with the Curry County Sheriff’s Office, the Clovis Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations, worked hand in hand to investigate and arrest Jeremy Bowerman, 36, for attempted Human Trafficking and other felony charges.

Bowerman was arrested for attempted Human Trafficking when he met with a supposed mother of a 10-year-old female. Bowerman is alleged to have agreed Read More

Scenes From Single Car Accident On Central

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Los Alamos Police Cpl. David Boe at the scene of a single car accident Thursday afternoon on Central Avenue across from Mesa Public Library. The driver is an older man who hit a parked car. He was transported to Los Alamos Medical Center for a check up. Traffic citations, if any, are pending. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

LAPD Cpl. David Boe, left, at the scene of Thursday’s single car accident on Central Avenue across from Mesa Public Library. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

A tow truck crew arrives Thursday afternoon to transport the damaged car away. Photo by Carol A. Read More