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Los Alamos Police Increase Patrols For Holidays

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A local police officer patrols the streets of Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD News:

An increased number of Los Alamos police officers will be out in force patrolling the streets of Los Alamos County beginning today and continuing throughout the holidays.  

Police will be on the lookout for drivers operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol or drugs. They encourage resident to immediately report drivers suspected of being under the influence to 662-8222.

The officers also will be watching for anyone attempting to burglarize vehicles, businesses or homes in the area.

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Los Alamos Police Blotter: Nov. 8 to Nov. 14, 2012

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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.

 

KEVIN HERRING

Nov. 8 at 11:47 a.m. / Police arrested Kevin Herring, 34, of Los Alamos in the 4000 block of Sycamore Street and charged him with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

 

 

JOSHUA KREPPS

Nov. 8 at 11:47 a.m. / Police arrested Joshua Krepps, 20, of Los Alamos in the 4000 block of Sycamore Street and charged him with possession of Read More

BREAKING NEWS: 11 Local Cars Burglarized Overnight

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Photo: Illustration

By Carol A. Clark

Eleven vehicle burglaries were committed primarily on North Mesa overnight.

A few cars also were burglarized in Quemazon and the 2500 Circle neighborhoods.

Los Alamos Deputy Police Chief Randy Foster explained that most of the vehicles broken into were unlocked and the missing items were left visible on the vehicles front or rear seats.

The items stolen were mainly small in size such as leathermans and binoculars, he said.

“These burglaries appear to be crimes of opportunity,” Foster said. “We really want to remind community members Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: Nov. 1 to Nov. 7, 2012

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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.

Nov. 1 at 3:39 p.m. / A 13-year-old Los Alamos girl and a 13-year old Hernandez girl were charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia at Los Alamos Middle School and referred to the juvenile probation officer and released to their parents.

Nov. 2 at 1:28 a.m. / Giant Service Station, 3700 Arkansas Ave., reported that someone shoplifted from the station. The estimated Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: Oct. 25 to Oct. 31, 2012

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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.

Oct. 25 at 1:47 p.m. / A business in the 100 block of Meadow Lane reported that it was the victim of larceny. The estimated loss is less than $250.

ERIC MAHLER

Oct. 25 at 6:02 p.m. / Police arrested Eric Mahler, 30, of Santa Fe on an outstanding Magistrate Court Warrant in the 1100 block of Sioux Street.

 

 

 

KEVIN HERRING

Oct. 26 at 11:22 a.m. / Police charged Kevin Herring, 34, of Los Read More

Two Men Die Saturday in Jemez Mountains

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A Black Hawk helicopter on its way to the accident site where a Sierra De Los Pinos man fell to his death Saturday. Courtesy/LAFD

By Carol A. Clark

Tragedy struck the Jemez Mountains Saturday as two men died in separate accidents.

Thomas A. Ilg, 54, a Technical Staff Member at Los Alamos National Laboratory fell to his death while hiking near Forest Road 10 and Forest Road 269.

A Sierra De Los Pinos man in his mid-fifties fell to his death while cutting a tree on a hillside in Cochiti. His name is being withheld pending notification of his next of kin. 

“We received a call for assistance at Read More

Teen Loses Control of Vehicle on Canyon Road

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Skid marks map the trail traveled by an out-of-control vehicle driven by a teenager involved in a one-car crash this morning on Canyon Road. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

By Greg Kendall

At approximately 8 a.m. this morning, Friday Nov. 2, a white honda accord driven by a 17-year-old Los Alamos boy hit a guard-rail while heading southbound on Canyon Road. 

No injuries were reported in the one-car accident in which the teen’s vehicle reportedly skidded across the two-lane road approximately 100 yards before spinning around and coming to a stop in front of the United Church Read More

Breaking News: Local Police Respond to Child Endangerment Report Near Anderson Trail Pullout

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Police are at the scene of a reported incident of potential child endangerment at the Anderson Trail pullout near the top of the Main Hill Road. So far police have found no evidence and are pursuing other leads. Check back for any developments in this story. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com Read More

Zombies Break Free From Los Alamos Jail

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Local residents are asked to be on the lookout for a pair of incarcerated zombies who broke out of the Los Alamos County Jail earlier today. Pictured is the zombie thought to be the ringleader in planning the daring escape. He bears a striking resemblance to Los Alamos Police Chief Wayne Torpy. His accomplice shown standing behind him looks a lot like Philo Shelton who runs the County’s Public Works Department. Authorities urge the public NOT to approach these fugitives as they are considered somewhat weird and extremely dangerous. Photo by Katy Korkos Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: Oct. 18 to Oct. 24, 2012

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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.

Oct. 18 at 1:04 a.m. / A 31-year-old Fort Hancock, Texas man reported that he was battered in the 2400 block of Trinity Drive.

HERMAN NANEZ

Oct. 18 at 1:16 a.m. / Police arrested Herman Nanez, 46, of Amarillo, Texas in the 2400 block of Trinity Drive and charged him with battery and for an outstanding warrant.

Oct. 18 at 1:23 p.m. /  A 51-year-old El Paso woman reported that she was the victim of Read More