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Los Alamos Police Blotter: Dec. 12 to Dec. 17, 2013

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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.

Dec. 12 at 12:50 p.m. / A 13-year-old Los Alamos girl reported that she is the victim of larceny on Hawk Drive. The estimated loss is less than $250.

Dec. 14 at 9:19 a.m. / Police arrested Christella Cordova, 29 of Espanola at 2500 Trinity Dr., and charged her with larceny of more than $500 and issued her a summons to appear in court.

Dec. 14 at 10:09 a.m. / An 82-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter Dec. 5 to Dec. 11, 2013

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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.

 

JARED HOLLABAUGH

Dec. 5 at 6:15 a.m. / Police arrested Jared Hollabaugh, 36, of Los Alamos at 2200 Diamond Dr., on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.

 

 

GREGORY MONTOYA

Dec. 6 at noon / Police arrested Gregory Montoya, 58, of Los Alamos at 1360-A 43rd St., on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.

Dec. 6 at 3:41 p.m. / An 18-year-old Los Alamos man reported that Read More

Letter to the Editor: Police and Firefighter Appreciation Dinner Means So Much

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By DET. DANIEL ROBERTS
Los Alamos Police Department

Los Alamos is a great community. To be able to serve as a police officer or firefighter in Los Alamos, for me, is very rewarding. 

This past Saturday, my wife and I attended the annual appreciation dinner held in honor of the Los Alamos Police and Fire Departments. This event is hosted by members of the community every year as a way to show support and appreciation toward public servants.

The event, as always, was very well organized and had great food. There were treats and presents given to family members to show the Christmas Spirit. There Read More

Alert: Suspect Sought in Smart House Burglary

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Burglary suspect lurking around Smart House Nov. 17 at 1925 Trinity Dr. Courtesy/LAPD

Burglary suspect with ball cap and hood off of his head. Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD Alert:

The investigations unit of the Los Alamos Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred Nov. 17 at the Smart House at 1925 Trinity Dr.

A suspect seen on several videos breaking into the Smart House is described as a white male in his late 20’s to mid 30s, 5’10″-6’0″ tall, with a medium build and weighing about 180-200 pounds.

The suspect has a buzzed haircut and light brown colored facial hair. He wore Read More

Attorneys Respond to Los Alamos County’s Settlement With Detective

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Det. Brian Schamber
 
Staff Report
 
Following this afternoon’s announcement that Los Alamos County and Los Alamos Police Det. Brian Schamber had reached a settlement agreement, comments were issued from Schamber’s attorney and an attorney representing three additional police officers with pending litigation against the County.
 
Comments from Schamber’s attorney John W. Day of Egolf + Ferlic + Day, LLC in Santa Fe:
 
“Los Alamos County has agreed to pay upwards of $600,000 to settle Brian Schamber’s claims. Brian was a dedicated
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Los Alamos County Settles Detective Suit at $600,000

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County and Los Alamos Police Department employee (Det.) Brian Schamber reached a settlement agreement Dec. 10.

Schamber had been evaluated by the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute in Las Vegas, N.M. in December 2012 before being released and cleared for active duty as a police officer by a psychiatrist. Following his release, Schamber had continued to be employed by the County but working from home after stating that, because he had been evaluated at a mental health institution, he was now prohibited by federal law from carrying a firearm.

Los Alamos County disagreed, Read More

Q&A: Talking with Chief Dino Sgambellone

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Community members and County and LANL officials stopped by a reception Monday evening in Council Chambers to welcome new Police Chief Dino Sgambellone and wish him well. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
County Administrator Harry Burgess, left, and Fire Chief Troy Hughes greet Police Chief Dino Sgambellone at Monday’s welcome reception in Council Chambers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Los Alamos Firefighters stopped by Council Chambers Monday evening to welcome new Police Chief Dino Sgambellone to the community. From left, Capt. Steve Saiz,
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Iowa Radio Station Reports Identity of Los Alamos Plane Crash Victims

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Staff Report:
 
KLGA-Algona Radio in Iowa has reported that a north-central Iowa man died in Sunday’s plane crash near the Los Alamos County Airport.
 
According to the report, family members confirmed that 52-year-old Kevin Burrs of Corwith, Iowa was a passenger in the small plane.

Burrs and the pilot, Mike Fjetland of Harmony, Minn., left the Algona Airport in Iowa last week on a vacation.

Fjetland also died in the crash, according to news reports.

National Transportation Safety Board investigators are on scene today looking for evidence.

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NTSB Collecting Evidence at Scene of Los Alamos Plane Crash

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Los Alamos Firefighters at crash site Dec. 8. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

Staff Report:

The Public Information Officer for the National Transportation Safety Board responded to a request for information this morning from the Los Alamos Daily Post about the single engine plane, which crashed early Sunday near the Los Alamos County Airport.

“(An) Investigator is at the scene looking for perishable evidence such as cellphones and GPS devices and collecting facts and evidence,” Eric Weiss said. “There will be no finding of probable cause during this early phase Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: Nov. 29 to Dec. 4, 2013

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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.

 

GERARDO ALMANZA‑RUIZ

Nov. 29 at 10:20 a.m. / Police arrested Gerardo Almanza-Ruiz, 30, of Espanola at 2591 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction. 

Nov. 29 at 5:22 p.m. / A 27-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she was harassed on Trinity Drive.

Dec. 1 at 9:22 a.m. / A 22-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he was the victim of breaking and entering Read More