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U.S. Attorney’s Office Secures 20-Year Sentence For Repeat Offender In Armed Robbery Spree

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — An Albuquerque man was sentenced in federal court to 20 years in prison for a series of armed robberies committed in February and March 2022 after he absconded from a federal halfway house. There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court documents, Xavior Akina, 28, committed the following crimes:

  • Feb. 23, 2022, Akina robbed a Chevron gas station in Los Lunas at gunpoint, stealing money, cigarettes, and an energy drink.
  • Feb. 25, 2022, Akina robbed a Circle K in Los Lunas, again using a silver handgun to demand money from the clerk.
  • March 12, 2022, Akina robbed
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U.S. Attorney’s Office Secures 19-Year Sentences For Defendants In 2020 Murder Case

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Two defendants have each been sentenced to 19 years in prison and ordered to pay restitution of $5,355.60 for their roles in the brutal 2020 murder of Jane Doe.

There is no parole in the federal system.

Jan. 23, 2020, Stacey Yellowhorse, 53, and her then-boyfriend Timothy Chischilly, 51, both enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, invited Jane Doe to Chischilly’s home in Mexican Springs. That night, they restrained Doe by nailing her hands and head to the floor and then bludgeoned her to death before burning her remains and scattering them across various locations in the Read More

FBI: U.S. Attorney’s Office Secures Sentencing Of Fruitland Woman Convicted Of Violent Assault On Another Woman

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Richelle Rose Upshaw’s knife with three-inch blade. Courtesy/FBI

FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE – A Fruitland woman was sentenced to 33 months in prison for a violent incident that left her victim with serious head injuries in February 2023. Oct. 17, 2024, Richelle Rose Upshaw, 24, pled guilty to both counts in the indictment, which charged her with two felonies—assault resulting in serious bodily injury and assault with a dangerous weapon.

According to court documents, Feb. 21, 2023, Upshaw, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, and three other women embarked on a nearly 23-mile trek from the Journey Read More

Several Los Alamos County Offices And Services To Close Monday Jan. 20 In Observance Of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Some Los Alamos County government offices and services will close or have modified hours Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, some Los Alamos County government offices and services will close or have modified hours Monday, Jan. 20. 

The County’s administrative offices, Atomic City Transit fixed bus routes and the Environmental Services Division will be closed.

The following facilities will have modified hours:

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FBI: U.S. Attorney’s Office Charges Dulce Man With Domestic Violence For Assault By Strangulation

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE – The FBI Albuquerque announced that the U.S. Attorney’s Office has charged a Dulce man with domestic violence. He is facing federal charges for assault by strangulation after the victim was hospitalized with serious injuries.

According to court documents, Feb. 19, 2024, officers responded to a fight on Veneno Street in Dulce. There they encounter Chalmers Dedios, 32, and the victim. Officers determined that the victim was in distress, showing signs of fear and wearing heavy clothing despite warm weather.

After Dedios was arrested on unrelated charges, the victim Read More

Los Alamos Police Department Warns Of Phone Scam

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LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department is alerting the public to a scam in which individuals are receiving phone calls from someone impersonating a detective from the Los Alamos Police Department.

The caller instructs citizens to contact them regarding an important matter and leaves a number that is not affiliated with the department. This scam has resurfaced in Los Alamos multiple times over the past few years. Criminals are utilizing “spoofed” or fake phone numbers and referencing real names of local police officers or other public officials to intimidate victims into providing their Read More

New Mexico State Police Investigate Homicide In Socorro

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NMSP News:

SOCORRO — Jan. 10, 2025, New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau agents were called to 6 Sylvia Road to investigate a homicide.

Agents learned that at approximately 8 p.m. Jonathan Gonzales (24) and Christopher Brannan (26) were involved in an altercation. At some point, Brannan shot Gonzales in the chest and fled the scene. Gonzales was transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Later that evening, Brannan turned himself in to authorities. He was booked into the Socorro County Detention Center and charged with Murder in the First Degree.

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U.S. Attorney’s Office Secures Plea In Case Involving Newcomb Man’s Contact With Minors

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Newcomb man pleaded guilty to federal charges of sexual contact with two minors.

According to court documents, Roderick Bitsilly, 61, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, admitted to engaging in sexual contact with Jane Doe 1, a child under 12, between February and August 2014. Additionally, Bitsilly pleaded guilty to similar charges involving Jane Doe 2, also under 12, between September 2019 and September 2020.

Bitsilly will remain in third-party custody at a halfway house pending sentencing, which has not yet been scheduled. At sentencing, Bitsilly faces Read More

LAPD-LAFD Battle Of The Badges Benefits Special Olympics

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LAPD News:

On Friday, Feb. 7 from 5-7 p.m., Los Alamos Police Officers will battle Los Alamos Firefighters in a game of broomball. The community’s finest will suit up to play a charity event at Los Alamos County Ice Rink to benefit local Special Olympic athletes.

What is Broomball? Broomball is like ice hockey but without skates—what could go wrong!?

Opening Ceremonies will begin at 5:15 p.m. Honor Guard, Bagpipers and Special Olympic athletes will present the “Flame of Hope” torch to begin the Broomball game. LAPD and LAFD will compete for the coveted traveling trophy, all while providing entertainment Read More