Police

Statewide Lockdown Uncovers Shanks, Drugs And Cash

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Corrections officers search and clear every housing unit, cell and inmate during a recent statewide lockdown. Courtesy/NMCD

Corrections officers found hidden stashes of shanks, drugs and cash during a recent statewide lockdown. Courtesy/NMCD

NMCD News:

New Mexico Corrections Department Secretary Gregg Marcantel ordered a statewide lockdown of the state’s 11 prisons as part of a periodic review to ensure safety and security.

During the past 10 days, officers and staff reviewed procedures, searched and cleared every housing unit, cell and inmate, and took account of the current Read More

State Police Launch Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across State In November

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NMSP News:

New Mexico Sate Police will conduct Sobriety Checkpoints, Saturation Patrols and Registration, Insurance and Drivers’ License Checkpoints in all New Mexico counties throughout November.

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 friends and families. Read More

Udall Addresses Settlement Agreement To Reform Albuquerque Police Department

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

PUBLIC SAFETY News:

ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall released the following statement Friday on the settlement agreement between the U.S. Department of Justice and the city of Albuquerque to reform the Albuquerque Police Department:

“This is a sobering day for Albuquerque and its police force, as it joins a list that no city wants to be on. I hope this court-enforceable consent decree will mark a critical step forward in reforming the Albuquerque Police Department, where the use of excessive force and the lack of accountability and oversight have eroded the public Read More

Los Alamos Pays Respects To Fallen Santa Fe Deputy

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Former Los Alamos Acting Police Chief Randy Foster, center, and Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero, right, as well as several LAPD officers attended today’s public memorial at Capital High School for Santa Fe Deputy Jeremy Martin who was allegedly gunned down Monday by a fellow deputy. Courtesy photo

A procession of law enforcement vehicles honor fallen Deputy Jeremy Martin during a public memorial service today in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

Former Los Alamos Acting Police Chief Randy Foster, Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero and Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: Oct. 23 to Oct. 28, 2014

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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. 23 at 8:31 a.m. / A 19-year-old Albuquerque woman reported that she was battered by a household member on Trinity Drive.

TASHINA BUSTOS

Oct. 23 at 9:10 a.m. / Police arrested Tashina Bustos, 26, of Chimayo and charged her with battery on a household member at 535 Trinity Dr.

Oct. 23 at 3:53 p.m. / A 50-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she is the victim of larceny on Trinity Drive. Read More

UNM-LA Parenting Series Begins Second Run

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Cyber Safety and Technology will kick off the six-class series on parenting Oct. 30. Courtesy/Bigstock

UNM-LA News:

The popular parenting class Raising Children in a Challenging World: A Series for Parents, is returning for it’s second run this Thursday, Oct. 30. The six-class series is a collaboration between the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) and the Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (JJAB).

The series begins with Cyber Safety and Technology and will explore topics related to apps and social media, online safety, cyberbullying, tools and guidelines for using the Internet, Read More

Los Alamos Police Officers Recognized At Ceremony

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Six officers were recognized Friday for promotions during a special ceremony in the training room at the Los Alamos Police Station. Front row from left, Sgt. Jordan Redmond, Cpl. J. Cordova, and Cpl. Jude Binion. Back row from left, Adele Girmendonk, Cpl. James Keane, Chief Dino Sgambellone, Sgt. Erica Bustos and Cpl. Ben Irving. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Newly promoted Sgt. Jordan Redmond with his son. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

LAPD Chief Dino Sgambellone chats with staff members and Assistant County Attorney Dan Gonzales at Friday’s promotion ceremony. Read More

UPDATE: No Injuries In N.M. 4 Accident Today

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Scene of an accident about 1 p.m. today on N.M. 4 near the White Rock Y. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

First responders set up traffic control at today’s accident scene. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

UPDATE: The accident on N.M. 4 involved two vehicles and a large box truck. Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider said no one was hurt or transported to the hospital. N.M. 4 has reopened but Grider said it will be closed again for a short time when a wrecker arrives to tow the truck away. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

News Alert:

A significant accident has just occurred Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: Oct. 16 to Oct. 22, 2014

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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. 16 at 9:38 a.m. / An 18-year-old Espanola woman reported that she is the victim of larceny on Trinity Drive. The estimated loss is less than $250.  

Oct. 17 at 9:13 a.m. / A 13-year-old Los Alamos girl reported that she is the victim of child solicitation by electronic communication device.

Oct. 17 at 8:43 p.m. / A 40-year-old Los Alamos man reported that someone damaged Read More

Important Community Talk On Drugs And Drug Abuse In Los Alamos Wednesday

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LAPD Chief Dino Sgambellone

LAPD News:

Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone and other community members will present a talk designed to raise awareness of drugs and drug abuse within the local community.

“I would like to see this presentation act as a catalyst for a more open discussion about drugs in Los Alamos County and what we can do as a community about it,” Sgambellone said.

The presentation is 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 in Duane Smith Auditorium. It is free and open to the public. Read More