Police

Statement from Gov. Susana Martinez

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Gov. Susana Martinez

 

STATE News:

SANTA FE – Gov. Susana Martinez issued a statement Saturday night following the shooting of law enforcement officers in Albuquerque. According to reports, a gunman ordered a citizen to call police and when they arrived – he opened fire – wounding two Albuquerque police officers and a Bernalillo County sheriff’s deputy. All three law enforcement officers were hospitalized with gunshot wounds. The gunman died at the scene.

Governor’s statement:

“I spoke tonight to Chief Banks and Sheriff Houston to offer my unwavering Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: Sept. 28 to Oct. 16, 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.

Sept. 28 at 2:23 p.m. / A Santa Fe woman reported that she was battered on Trinity Drive.

Oct. 6 at 11:34 a.m. / A 56-year-old Los Alamos man reported that someone stole his credits card. The estimated loss is unknown.

Oct. 10 at 12:45 p.m. / Police arrested Aaron Gonzales, 42, of Santa Fe at 2500 Trinity Dr., and charged him with battery. Police are issuing him a summons to appear in court.

Oct. 11 at

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Reminder: Police Accepting Community’s Unused Prescriptions at Two Locations Saturday

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LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department is conducting its bi-annual DEA Drug Take Back Day initiative 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26 at the following collection sites:

Site 1: Los Alamos Medical Center Parking Lot (Trinity Side)

Site 2: White Rock Visitor Center Parking Lot

This event is intended for all who wish to turn in any unused prescriptions for destruction. Read More

Police Alert Community of Stolen Checks

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POLICE NEWS:

The Los Alamos Police Department has recently become aware of numerous cases where outgoing mail containing checks in residential mailboxes have been stolen. 

The checks are then altered by the suspect, and cashed at local financial institutions. We are aware of mail that has been stolen in White Rock, Espanola and Santa Fe. Although the police department is currently working on leads in these cases, we urge community members to place outgoing mail into large post office mail drops or pay bills online. 

If you have been a victim in a similar case, notify Det. Paige Early Read More

Los Alamos Residents Arrested in Drug Trafficking Case

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KRYSTI HERNANDEZ

POLICE News:

Two Los Alamos residents were arrested late Friday night as part of a several week long drug trafficking case initiated by the Los Alamos Police Investigations Unit.  

Kristy Hernandez, 43, and Jeffrey Aslin, 45, were arrested late Friday evening after a traffic stop was conducted in conjunction with arrest warrants issued on both subjects.

JEFFREY ASLIN

Aslin is charged with Trafficking a controlled substance (methamphetamine), conspiracy and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Hernandez is charged with a controlled substance (methamphetamine) Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: Sept. 21 to Oct. 9, 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.

Sept. 29 at 7:19 p.m. / A 66-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she was the victim of battery by a household member on Yucca Street.

JARROD ROMERO

Oct. 3 at 12:04 a.m. / Police arrested Jarrod Romero, 33, of Santa Fe at Trinity Drive and Oppenheimer Drive on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.

Oct. 3 at 9:09 a.m. / Police arrested Jonathan Briggle, 25, of Los Alamos on Trinity Drive on three Read More

AMBER Alert Issued For New Mexico Ranch Boys

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Suspect Scott Chandler. Courtesy/amberalert.com

Staff Report

An Amber Alert has been issued for nine boys who went missing overnight from the Tierra Blanca Youth Ranch in Sierra County New Mexico.

It is believed that these boys are in danger due to the circumstances involving this abduction. Reports indicate that this southern New Mexico ranch program for troubled teens is under a state investigation into allegations that ranch residents were shackled and beaten by staff members.

The missing boys include Charlie Lamb, 13, Mayson Myers, 13, Michael Rozell, 15, Ryan Sibbett, 16, Peter Adams, Read More

FBI Seeks Public’s Help Locating Santa Fe Bank Robber

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FBI News:

A man with a handgun robbed Del Norte Credit Union, 510 N. Guadalupe St., in Santa Fe Wednsday.

The suspect is described as a male, possibly Hispanic, approximately 5’8″ tall, with a medium build. He wore a red hoodie that was turned inside out, black pants and white shoes. The suspect also wore a mask and gloves.

Witnesses said the man walked into the bank at approximately 10:35 a.m. and showed a handgun. He demanded money.

A teller gave an undisclosed amount of money to the suspect, who left the bank.

Bank robbery is punishable by a 20-year prison sentence for each offense, Read More