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Los Alamos Police Blotter: June 11 To June 17, 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.

June 11 at 10:10 a.m. / A 58-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he is the victim of larceny on 37th Street. The estimated loss is less than $2,500.

June 12 at 12:28 p.m. / A 31-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she is the victim of identity theft on Kimberly Lane. The estimated loss is unknown.

June 13 at 1:59 p.m. / Police arrested Frances Tapia, 68, of Los Alamos at 751 Trinity Dr., Read More

Glider Crash At Taos Airport Leaves One Dead

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Wreckage from a motorized glider aircraft. Courtesy/NMSP

NMSP News:

TAOS – Around 8 a.m. today, New Mexico State Police responded to a report of a downed motorized glider aircraft at the Taos Regional Airport. 

When officers arrived at the airport they discovered wreckage from a motorized glider aircraft. One deceased male subject was found with the wreckage. 

The deceased was subsequently identified as Herbert H. Waterhouse, 69, of Arroyo Hondo.

The Federal Aviation Administration will be investigating the cause of the crash. Read More

Statewide Prison Lockdown Uncovers Weapons, Drugs

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A shank found during the recent statewide prison lockdown. Courtesy/NMCD

This weapon was found hidden inside the pipe of a sink during the recent prison lockdown. Courtesy/NMCD

Weapons found hidden inside a shower during the recent statewide prison lockdown. Courtesy/NMCD

NMCD News:

The New Mexico Corrections Department’s (NMCD) statewide lockdown of all 11 prison facilities ended Monday and prison movement has returned to normal.

Visitation will resume as normal this weekend at all facilities. The lockdown was part of an annual event to shakedown every housing unit, cell and inmate Read More

New Mexico State Police To Be Equipped With Naloxone To Reverse Opioid Overdose

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NMSP News:

Beginning this month, New Mexico State Police (NMSP) patrol officers in Rio Arriba and Taos counties will be issued naloxone kits for use in treating subjects suspected of suffering from heroin or other opiate overdoses. 

Most commonly distributed under the brand name Narcan, naloxone is an opioid antagonist that completely or partially reverses an opioid overdose. Naloxone most often is administered via needle-less syringe through the subject’s nose.

Prior to issuing the naloxone kits to its officers, NMSP ensure that the officers receive specialized training on when Read More

Scenes From Safety Town Underway At Mountain School

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Los Alamos Police Sgt. Jordan Redmond instructs kindergarteners in ways to manage anger as part of this week’s Safety Town program underway until noon today at Mountain Elementary School. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
LAPD Sgt. Jordan Redmond also shares a video on managing anger featuring McGruff the Crime Dog. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Cpl. Robert Stephens organizes a trip to Safety Town, where the students are taught how to follow traffic lights, stop signs, and how to get to their destination safely. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
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Los Alamos Police Blotter: June 4 To June 10, 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.

ZACHARY JONES

June 4 at 2:55 p.m. / Police arrested Zachary Jones, 29, of Santa Fe near Rover Boulevard and N.M. 4 and charged him with driving on a revoked or suspended license. 

 

 

JOSHUA HOVDA

June 7 at 3:42 a.m. / Police arrested Joshua Hovda, 30, of Albuquerque near Camp May Road and West Road and charged him with DUI.

June 7 at 5:46 a.m. / Police responded to the unattended Read More

State Police Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols Underway In Rio Arriba County Through June

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NMSP News:
 
RIO ARRIBA COUNTY — State Police are conducting Sobriety Checkpoints, Saturation Patrols and Registration, Insurance and Drivers’ License Checkpoints in Rio Arriba County throughout June.
 
These 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
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Police Officer And Residents Honored For Bravery

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Los Alamos resident Olivero Acosta is honored for his bravery in helping police save a man from a burning home in May on Cheyenne Court. Council Chair Kristin Henderson, Police Chief Dino Sgambellone and Fire Chief Troy Hughes present the award during this evening’s County Council meeting underway in Council Chambers. Screen Shot/LADP

 Kevin Albright is honored for his bravery in helping police to rescue a man from a burning home. Shot/LADP

Fire Chief Troy Hughes presents a medal to local resident Kevin Albright for his bravery. Hughes also presented a medal to resident Olivero Read More

No Injuries Reported In Friday’s Two-Vehicle Crash

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No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle accident around 3:30-4:30 p.m. Friday that bogged down traffic near the Los Alamos County Airport. Police said that the driver of a red BMW fell asleep and drifted into the oncoming traffic lane and collided with a Toyota truck. Flying debris from the accident also caused some damage to a third vehicle. Police cited the driver of the BMW with careless driving. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

State Police Warn Of Warrant Fee Scam

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NMSP News:

LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico State Police Las Cruces District has received numerous reports from citizens advising they received a phone call and informed they had a warrant for their arrest and were required to pay over the phone a warrant fee to clear the arrest.

The return phone number of the caller was displayed as the New Mexico State Police Las Cruces office.  

The New Mexico State Police wants the public across the state to be aware any such requests are a scam and we are investigating these calls as a criminal matter.

The public should be aware neither the New Mexico State Read More