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Los Alamos Police Blotter: Sept. 17 to Sept. 22, 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.

ADRIAN TRUJILLO

Sept. 17 at 5:28 p.m. / Police arrested Adrian Trujillo, 26, of Espanola at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant and a felony warrant from another jurisdiction.

Sept. 18 at 4:36 p.m. / A 47-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he is the victim of fraud on Trinity Drive. The estimated loss is less than $2,500.

Sept. 19 at 3:47 a.m. / Police

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LAPD: Precautions To Help Avoid Contracting Tularemia, Rare ‘Rabbit Fever’

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LAPD News:

Los Alamos is an area that is filled with an abundant wildlife and many of us may have animal companions that live within our homes. Because of this, we must always keep in mind the different dangers of having these animals around.

In the state of New Mexico, there have been reported cases of Tularemia in humans and we would like to provide information designed to help keep you and your animals safe.

Tularemia, or “Rabbit Fever,” is categorized as a rare, zoonotic disease. This disease can be carried in animals such as rabbits, hares, rodents and domesticated animals. This disease can be Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: Sept. 9 to Sept. 15, 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.
 
Sept. 9 at 10:32 p.m. / A 32-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that someone was being disorderly, profane, loud and boisterous in Central Park Square.
 
PEGGY PENDERGAST
 
Sept. 10 at 1:55 p.m. / Police arrested Peggy Pendergast, 66, at 111 Central Ave., and charged her with shoplifting. The estimated loss is less than $500. Pendergast was arrested
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FBI Asks Public To Help Find Man Who Robbed Bank In Northwest Albuquerque

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Courtesy/FBI
 
FBI News:
 
The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are looking for a man who robbed a Washington Federal Bank branch in northwest Albuquerque Tuesday, Sept. 8.
 
The suspect is described as a white male in his 30s, approximately 5’7” tall, with a medium build and brown hair. He wore eyeglasses, a blue hooded sweatshirt, and long pants.
 
Courtesy/FBI
 
Witnesses said the suspect entered the bank shortly before 3:43 p.m. at 3761 New Mexico 528 in Cottonwood Corners and handed a teller a note demanding money.
 
The teller gave an undisclosed
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Los Alamos Police Blotter: Sept. 3 to Sept. 9, 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.

Sept. 3 at 8:32 a.m. / It was reported that a 5-year-old girl was the victim of criminal sexual contact with a minor under 13. The matter is under investigation.

Sept. 3 at 9:15 a.m. / A 65-year-old woman reported she was the victim of unreasonable animal noise on Catherine Avenue.

ERNESTO MARTINEZ

Sept. 4. At 9 a.m. / Police arrested Ernesto Martinez, 18, of Alcalde at 2500 Trinity Dr. Read More

Ceremony Held For New LAPD Public Service Aide Alysha Lenderman

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Judge Pat A. Casados swears in Alysha Lenderman as new Public Service Aide in Los Alamos County. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
New LAPD Public Service Aide Alysha Lenderman signs official documents this morning with Magistrate Court Judge Pat Casados. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
From left, Deputy Police Chief Jason Wardlow-Herrera, Public Service Aide Supervisor Robert Aragon, new Public Service Aide Alysha Lenderman and Police Chief Dino Sgambellone, stand for a group photo. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
New Los Alamos County
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Public Asked To Help Find Man Who Robbed Northwest Albuquerque Bank

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Suspect who robbed a Washington Federal Bank branch Tuesday in in Albuquerque. Courtesy/FBI
 
FBI News:
 
The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are looking for a man who robbed a Washington Federal Bank branch Tuesday, Sept. 8 in northwest Albuquerque.
 
The suspect is described as a white male in his 30s, approximately 5’7” tall, with a medium build and brown hair.
 
He wore eyeglasses, a blue hooded sweatshirt, and long pants.
 
Witnesses said the suspect shortly before 3:43 p.m. entered the bank located at 3761 New Mexico 528 in Cottonwood Corners and
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Examples Of Driving While Intoxicated

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An intoxicated driver Saturday night in Las Cruces struck the front of a New Mexico State Police vehicle. Courtesy/NMSP

Sobriety checkpoints underway across the state. Courtesy/NMSP

NMSP News:

D.W.I. is still a real problem across the State of New Mexico.

The Chief of the New Mexico State Police addressed the state prior to the start of the Labor Day Weekend in reference to Drinking and Driving and the message was clear: “If you drink, Do Not Drive!”   

A few incidents have occurred this weekend and the Department of Public Safety wants to get the message out. If you have consumed Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: Aug. 28 To Sept. 2, 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.

JAVIER MEDRANO‑DUARTE

Aug. 28 at 7:58 a.m. / Police arrested Javier Medrano-Duarte, 32, of Los Alamos near Barranca Road and El Conejo and charged him with concealing his identity.

Aug. 28 a 4:36 p.m. / Police arrested Koby Leeches, 18, of Los Alamos a 751 Trinity Dr., and charged him with shoplifting and issued him a summons to appear in court. The estimated loss is less than $100. Police Read More

Bench Warrant Sweep Collects More Than $150,000

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STATE News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE — For the fourth year in a row, Gov. Susana Martinez announced the success of New Mexico’s annual child support bench warrant round up.
 
This year’s program collected more than $150,000 in unpaid child support.
 
“The bench warrant round up is an invaluable tool in standing up for New Mexico’s children,” Martinez said. “The round up delivers real, meaningful results for children and families, and it sends a clear message that if parents don’t fulfill their financial obligations to their kids, law enforcement will hold them accountable.”
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