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FBI: Canoncito Man Sentenced For Role In Fatal Assault

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Canoncito man was sentenced to three years’ probation for his role in the violent 2022 assault that led to the death of John Doe.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court documents, May 27, 2022, Landen Toledo, 21, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, along with Cole Ray Shorty, confronted John Doe at his residence to retrieve Shorty’s backpack. During the confrontation, John Doe exited his vehicle with a baseball bat. Toledo grabbed John Doe by the wrists, threw him to the ground, and kicked him in the stomach several times, causing him to drop the Read More

LAPD To Launch Youth Cadet Program In August 2025!

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LAPD News:

The inaugural launch of the Los Alamos Police Department’s (LAPD) Youth Cadet Program is coming in August 2025! This program is for high school freshmen through senior grade levels. It will be held 5-8 p.m. once a month, August through April.

Participating young adults will learn about de-escalation, laws and application, public safety interactions, public speaking, public safety history, and career opportunities.

There is also an optional air gun and bow program for interested cadets.

The Youth Cadet Program centers on giving real-world career experiences and leadership Read More

LAPD’s 2025 Special Olympics Torch Run May 29

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LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) is honored to participate in the Special Olympics Torch Run, an annual tradition that supports Special Olympic athletes and their inspiring achievements. This year’s event begins at 8 a.m. Thursday, May 29.

LAPD officers will gather at 7:30 a.m. at the Los Alamos Police Department for a special photo opportunity with local Special Olympic athletes before embarking on their run. The route will take runners eastbound on Central Avenue to 4th Street, then to Totavi, where the run resumes on N.M. 502. Runners will continue southbound on N.M. 285, Read More

Los Alamos Police Continue Search For Anthony Chavez

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Anthony Chavez of Los Alamos was reported missing May 8, 2025.

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) remains unwavering in its commitment to locate Anthony Chavez and bring answers to his family and friends.

“Our officers are actively following every lead, reviewing evidence, and coordinating with multiple agencies and local businesses to find Mr. Chavez,” Deputy Chief James Rodriguez said. “We understand the concern and urgency surrounding this case, and we deeply appreciate the support and cooperation from the community. Information from the public is invaluable, and Read More

New Mexico State Police Arrest Corrections Department Officer For Criminal Contact With Female Inmates

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NMSP News:

New Mexico State Police (NMSP) arrested a New Mexico Corrections Department Officer May 15, 2025, on multiple charges of Criminal Sexual Contact of female inmates after a lengthy investigation.

The investigation began April 16, 2025, when the New Mexico State Police Uniform Bureau received information about alleged sexual assaults that occurred at the Western New Mexico Correctional Facility in Grants. Multiple female inmates alleged that corrections officer Elijah Williams, 21, sexually assaulted them.

During the investigation, NMSP revealed credible evidence suggesting Read More

FBI: Mescalero Man Sentenced For Assault Of Minor

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Mescalero man was sentenced to 48 months in prison for sexually assaulting a teen 20 years his junior.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court documents, Sept. 27, 2024, Thomas Lee Chaffins, 35, an enrolled member of Mescalero Apache Tribe, sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl on the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation

Upon his release from prison, Chaffins will be subject to five years of supervised release.

U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Phillip Russell, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Read More

Scenes Of School Bus And Car Collision On Diamond Drive

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Los Alamos police and firefighters responded to the scene of a school bus and car collision early this afternoon on Diamond Drive near Los Alamos High School. LAPD reports that the bus driver was cited for failure to yield, and the juvenile in the other car was transported to Los Alamos Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Courtesy photo 

The school bus involved in a collision with a car early this afternoon on Diamond Drive near Los Alamos High School in which the bus driver was cited for failure to yield, and the juvenile in the other car was transported to Los Alamos Medical Center Read More

State Police Involved In OIS In Truth Or Consequences

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NMSP News:

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES — May 6, 2025, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau (IB) was requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting involving New Mexico State Police (NMSP).

State Police agents learned that at around 12:09 p.m., May 6, 2025, a New Mexico State Police officer conducted a traffic stop on a white GMC pickup truck driven by 75-year-old Dennis Ritchie Jones of Las Cruces. The officer had run a query on the license plate and learned that Jones had an active arrest warrant for a probation violation out of Arizona for sexual assault. 

During the traffic stop, Read More

FBI: Dulce Man Indicted For Federal Assault Resulting In Serious Bodily Injury .. If Convicted Faces 10 Years In Prison

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Dulce man has been charged by indictment with assault following an alleged incident that left the victim with severe injuries.

According to court documents, Feb. 1, 2025, James William Julian, 25, an enrolled member of the Jicarilla Apache Nation, assaulted and seriously injured John Doe.

Julian is charged with assault resulting in serious bodily injury and will remain in custody pending trial, which has not been set. If convicted, Julian faces up to 10 years in prison.

U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Philip Russell, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau Read More