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Los Alamos Police Run Underway for Special Olympics

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Los Alamos police officers, staff and family members joined Special Olympians this morning at the police station to begin their annual Special Olympics Torch Run. Runners will carry the torch in relays all the way to Jemez Springs. Funds raised from their efforts will benefit the Special Olympics. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

From left, Jordan Tyler Herrera, 4, LAPD Special Olympics Torch Run Chair Sgt. Oliver Morris, and Special Olympians Katie Weinland, 22, Addy Montoya, 18, and Shaylene Stephens, 33. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

Special Olympian Katie
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Los Alamos Man Charged with Aerosol Abuse to Face Judge June 17

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LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department has released the booking photo for Matthew Weinman of Los Alamos, charged with aggravated DUI and glue or aerosol abuse or possession.

Several citizens spotted Weinman Sunday afternoon, driving his pickup in an unsafe manner, swerving on Los Alamos streets some five minutes before veering onto the sidewalk along Diamond Drive.

According to police, the 22-year-old drove approximately 100 feet before crashing through a fence and careening more than 50 feet into Pueblo Canyon behind the Los Alamos Baptist Church.

Sgt. James Rodriguez said Sunday Read More

Los Alamos Urologist Released From Jail Today

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A family friend shields Los Alamos urologist Pavel Mourachov, left, outside the jail late today from being photographed following his release. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

A family friend leads Pavel Mourachov, left, to an awaiting truck following his release late today from jail. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

Los Alamos urologist Pavel V. Mourachov was set free late today following his first appearance in court since his arrest five days ago.

Police arrested Mourachov, 41, May 22 in the parking lot of Los Alamos Medical Read More

Barking Dogs – Seasonal Public Service Announcement

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COUNTY News:

During the summer months, residents like to spend more time in their back yards, as well as wanting to enjoy the cool breeze during the evening hours by having windows open to their homes.

Because of these lifestyle changes during warmer weather months, subsequently, Animal Control officers typically receive more calls about barking dogs than they do at any other time of the year. Several residents ask officers each summer about enforcement or citations when it involves barking dogs.

The Animal Control division is part of the Los Alamos Police Department. It is their responsibility Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: May 16–May 22, 2013

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Los Alamos Police Blotter:

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.

LINDA MARTINEZ

May 16 at 3:26 a.m. / Police arrested Linda Martinez, 52, of Santa Cruz on Trinity Drive on an outstanding Municipal Court warrant.

May 17 at 8:51 a.m. / Police charged a 13-year-old Santa Fe girl at Los Alamos Middle School with the unlawful carrying of a weapon on school grounds and referred her to the juvenile probation officer.

May 17 at 11:02 a.m. / A Read More

Driver Inhaling Fumes Careens Into Canyon

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The driver of the pickup seen in the middle of this photo was reportedly inhaling fumes from an aerosol can prior to careening into the canyon near the Los Alamos Baptist Church (in background) on Diamond Drive. Photo Courtesy Wayne Hardie

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
  • Four traffic accidents occurred around Los Alamos Sunday

The driver of a pickup was seen swerving on Los Alamos streets some five minutes before he veered onto the sidewalk along Diamond Drive and drove approximately 100 feet before crashing through a fence and careening more than 50 feet into Pueblo Canyon Read More

Vandals Splatter Red Paint at Pajarito Acres Home

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Homeowners Milt and Kathy Gillespie believe vandals splattered red paint around their property in response to their vocal opposition to the County water well drilling plan. Courtesy photo
 
More than 200 feet of concrete driveway as well as the Gillespie’s carport, front porch and two flagstone walks and the hood and a headlight on their vehicle were spalttered with red paint. Courtesy photo
 
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

Milt and Kathy Gillespie woke up Saturday to discover vandals had splattered red paint on the walkways, carport and vehicle at their Pajarito Acres Read More

Police Release Arrest Warrant Affidavits on Los Alamos Urologist Pavel Mourachov

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Pavel V. Mourachov

Staff Report

The Los Alamos Police Department has released the two arrest warrants issued for the apprehension of Los Alamos urologist Pavel V. Mourachov.

The first Affidavit for Arrest Warrant, issued May 13, 2013 by Magistrate Judge Pat Casados, indicates there is probable cause that in September 2012, Pavel V. Mourachov “did commit the crime of aggravated assault of a household member … a 4th degree felony.” The warrant states that May 17, 2012, a Los Alamos police detective conducted an interview with Mourachov’s wife. She reported to the Read More

Los Alamos Medical Center Issues Statement on Doctor’s Arrest

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Pavel V. Mourachov

Staff Report:

Los Alamos Medical Center has issued the following statement regarding Wednesday’s arrest of Los Alamos Urologist Pavel V. Mourachov:

“We share our community’s concerns about Dr. Mourachov’s arrest and the allegations that continue to come to light. Dr. Mourachov is not an employee of Los Alamos Medical Center and has had a limited practice at our hospital for some time. His medical privileges have been suspended. As the claims against Dr. Mourachov relate to his personal life and there is no evidence that any illegal activity occurred at our Read More

Destructive Dirt Funnel Above Barranca School

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The destructive dirt funnel as it traveled above Barranca Mesa Elementary School today was captured on camera by a local citizen. The fierce wind ripped the roof off the school’s gymnasium and dropped it on the library and playground area. Fortunately, the school was on its regular half-day Wednesdays so most children had left the campus. No one was injured in the event. Courtesy photo Read More