Police

Juvenile Suspect Captured … Police Issue All Clear

LAPD News:

Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone just told the Los alamos Daily Post that the juvenile suspect on the loose and believed to be armed in White Rock has been taken into custody.

He said citizens can again go about their business, adding that the White Rock Branch Library dedication is going on as planned at 11 a.m. today.

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News Alert: Police Search White Rock For Possible Armed Juvenile

LAPD News:

Los Alamos police officers are on foot and in patrol calls in White Rock searching for a juvenile suspect who may be armed in the Grand Canyon Park area.

The youth is about 5’8” tall and has shoulder length hair. He was last seen wearing dark clothes.

“We recommend residents stay indoors until we get a better handle on the situation,” Chief Dino Sgambellone said.

Editor’s note: Check back here for more on this developing story. Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: July 23 to July 29, 2015

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.

STEVEN  KOWALCZYK

July 23 at 8:10 a.m. / Police arrested Steven Kowalczyk, 53, of Los Alamos at 77 Rover Blvd., and charged him with providing false evidence for vehicle title.

July 23 at 2:41 p.m. / The Los Alamos County Bomb Squad was called out to Potrillo Drive on a false alarm.

July 23 at 4:05 p.m. / A 13-year-old Los Alamos girl reported that she was abused on Trinity Drive. The Read More

State Police Checkpoints/Saturation Patrols In Counties Across State In August

NMSP News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico State Police will be conducting Sobriety Checkpoints, Saturation Patrols and Registration, Insurance and Drivers’ License Checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during the month August.

Our efforts continue to show a significant reduction in alcohol related fatalities. This is attributed to the continued media attention and intensive advertising. These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving. People are choosing to not drink and drive. This is the biggest step in keeping impaired drivers from crashing into our Read More

DEA Holds 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back

DEA News:

DEA Acting Administrator Chuck Rosenberg today announced that the 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back will take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 26 local time.

As with the previous nine Take-Back events, sites will be set up throughout communities nationwide so local residents can return their unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal.

In Los Alamos, a Prescription Drug Take-Back receptacle is available to the public year round in the Los Alamos Police Department lobby at 2500 Trinity Dr.

Collection sites in communities throughout the nation at www.dea.gov Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: July 16 to July 22, 2015

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.

KENNETH WEAHKEE

July 16 at 6:38 a.m. / Police arrested Kenneth Weahkee, 40, of Santa Fe at N.M. 4 and N.M. 502 and charged him with possession of marijuana.

 

 

 

MARCOS ORTIZ

July 16 at 1:35 p.m. / Police arrested Marcos Ortiz, 44, of Santa Fe at N.M. 4 and N.M. 502 and charged him with possession of a controlled substance.

July 16 at 5:49 p.m. / A 42-year-old Los Alamos man Read More

LAPD Arrests Motorist Suspected Of Crashing Into Three Vehicles And A Pedestrian On Main Hill Road

Marcos Ortiz

LAPD News:

Los Alamos Police arrested Marcos Ortiz, 44, of Santa Fe Thursday following several accidents on the Main Hill Road.

LAPD Det. Sgt. James Rodriguez reported that he observed a vehicle traveling westbound in the eastbound lane on the Main Hill Road/N.M. 502. Los Alamos Police immediately responded, however three vehicles were reported being struck or had crashed as a result of the vehicle traveling in the wrong direction in Santa Fe County.

Los Alamos Police also received a report of a pedestrian struck by the same motorist just inside the Los Alamos County line. Eventually, Read More

LAPD Asks Public’s Help Identifying Suspects In Theft

Camera surveillance photo of the two suspects involved in a theft case at a local business in Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAPD

News Alert:

The Los Alamos Police Department is asking citizens to help identify two suspects involved in a theft case at a local business in Los Alamos. 

“We are offering up to a $200 reward for anyone who has information that leads to identity of two young males in the surveillance video,” Cmdr. Oliver Morris said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Cmdr. Oliver Morris at 505.662.8281 or the LA Crime stoppers hotline at 505.662.8282. Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: July 9 To July 15, 2015

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.

July 9 at 4:04 p.m. / A 43-year-old Espanola woman reported that she is the victim of fraud on Trinity Drive. The estimated loss is less than $2,500.

July 10 at 9:27 a.m. / A 67-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she is the victim of fraud on Cheryl Avenue. The estimated loss is less than $2,500.

July 10 at 7:05 p.m. / A 70-year-old Los Alamos man reported that someone damaged his property Read More