Police

FBI Offers Reward For Pair Of Black-Clad Bandits

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FBI News:

The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a pair of Black-Clad Bandits who robbed a Bank of America ATM machine, located at 11901 Copper Ave NE, Albuquerque NM Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.

1st Suspect’s description: 

 

  • Sex: Male 
  • Race: African American
  • Build: slim
  • Clothing: Black Nike Hoodie, Dark Pants, Face Mask

2nd Suspect’s description: 

  • Sex: Male 
  • Race: African American
  • Build: slim
  • Clothing: Dark Blue Hoodie, Dark Pants, Face Mask

The suspects confronted an ATM maintenance technician and forced the technician to the ground. Read More

2025 60-Day Legislative Session Ends With Unfinished Public Safety Work As Las Cruces Mourns Shooting Victims

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From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE — At the conclusion of the 60-day legislative session Saturday, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham acknowledged the passage of some public safety measures while emphasizing the urgent need for more action in light of Friday night’s mass shooting in Las Cruces that left three dead and at least 15 injured.

The governor has mobilized state resources to support local law enforcement in their investigation of this tragedy, which comes amid a disturbing 46 percent increase in violent crime in Las Cruces compared to last year. She said a special session is needed to Read More

Governor: Legislature Should Expect Special Session In Wake Of Mass Shooting

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, right, speaks to media about the deadly mass shooting in Las Cruces, with Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, left, in the governor’s Cabinet room at the Roundhouse on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Photo by Michael G. Seamans/The New Mexican

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks to media about the deadly mass shooting in Las Cruces in the governor’s Cabinet room at the Roundhouse on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Photo by Michael G. Seamans/The New Mexican

By DANIEL J. CHACÓN
The Santa Fe New Mexican

After a mass shooting the night before at a park in Las Cruces, a visibly angry governor said Read More

Governor Issues Statement On Las Cruces Mass Shooting

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From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement regarding the mass shooting that occurred Friday night at Young Park in Las Cruces:

I am heartbroken and horrified by the mass shooting Friday night at Young Park in Las Cruces. Three people are dead and at least 15 others were wounded in this senseless act of violence. My heart goes out to the victims, their families, and the entire Las Cruces community during this unimaginably difficult time.

The indiscriminate nature of this shooting is both shocking and unacceptable, but sadly not surprising. Read More

Las Cruces Police Investigating Friday Night Mass Shooting

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Las Cruces police on scene Friday night investing a mass shooting that left three teens dead and 14 others injured at Young Park in Las Cruces. Courtesy/LCPD

Staff Report:

The Las Cruces Police Department is investigating a mass-shooting that occurred Friday night at Young Park in Las Cruces. According to police, shortly after 10 p.m. Las Cruces police and fire personnel were dispatched to reports of gunfire and possible gunshot victims near the parking lot of Young Park, 850 S. Walnut St.

Officers arrived and learned of multiple gunshot victims. Most were transported to local hospitals. Some Read More

New Mexico State Police Participate In C.A.R.E. Operation For Spring Break & St. Patrick’s Day

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NMSP News:

During the week of Spring Break and St. Patrick’s Day weekend, the New Mexico State Police participated in the Combined Accident Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) operation, which was implemented across all roadways in the state. The initiative aims to enhance motorist safety and decrease the number of crashes by maintaining a strong law enforcement presence.

Due to the increased traffic volume during the holiday, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) enhanced patrol presence on roadways across all twelve State Police districts. This initiative took place specifically from Saturday, Read More

FBI: U.S. Attorney’s Office Secures Guilty Plea From Shiprock Woman In Navajo Nation DUI Crash

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Shiprock woman pleaded guilty in Federal Court to assault resulting in serious bodily injury after driving while intoxicated and causing a crash that severely injured two children on the Navajo Nation.

According to court documents, April 23, 2023, Jazmyne Deschinny, 22, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was driving a sedan carrying eight people within the exterior boundaries of the Navajo Nation. Deschinny was heavily intoxicated, with a blood alcohol level of 0.264, which is more than three times the legal limit in New Mexico. She also had opiates and cannabinoids Read More

Judge Declares Mistrial In Local Perjury Case

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Staff Report:

When jurors were unable to agree unanimously on a verdict in a perjury trial held last week in District Court in Los Alamos, Judge Jason Lidyard declared a mistrial.

The case involved former Los Alamos Police Det. Matthew Lyon and whether he was being truthful when testifying under oath in 2023 that he did not fraternize with confidential informants related to a drug trafficking case against Eric Greene of White Rock. The charge of perjury is a fourth-degree felony punishable by up to 18 months in prison.

Lyon testified that he did answer truthfully because while he did fraternize Read More