Police

NMSP News:

July 24, 2023, Officer Ismael Perez responded to an emergency call regarding a mother in distress who had given birth on the way to the hospital. After arriving at the hospital, Officer Perez approached the vehicle and observed the baby unresponsive and still attached to the umbilical cord. Officer Perez began life saving measures and administered medical aid until the baby’s cries could be heard. Hospital staff arrived and provided further medical attention to the mother and what later came to be learned, a healthy baby boy.

For his heroic actions that day, Ofc Perez has been nominated Read More

NMSP News:

DWIs are a major concern for New Mexico, and combating this issue remains a priority for New Mexico State Police (NMSP).

According to the New Mexico Department of Transportation, alcohol-related crashes account for a large number of all traffic collisions in the state.

However, NMSP District 5, which includes the counties of Bernalillo, Valencia, Torrance, Sandoval and a small portion of Santa Fe County, has worked relentlessly to make this less of a concern for the public.

NMSP stated it is proud to announce that in 2024, officers arrested 803 impaired drivers, a significant increase Read More

NMSP News:

In 2024 New Mexico State Police (NMSP) saw a noticeable reduction in crashes compared to 2023.

Throughout the year 2024, NMSP conducted several proactive operations throughout the state aimed at increasing patrol presence to enhance motorist safety and decrease the number of crashes.

NMSP’s proactive measures include increased traffic stops, DWI checkpoints, holiday travel traffic operations, and community outreach measures that included hearing the community’s concerns about which areas needed a more targeted approach.

NMSP’s proactive measures to curb dangerous driving Read More

NMSP News:

During 2024, New Mexico State Police held eight community meetings throughout the state, where members of the community could gather to share their concerns, chat one-on-one with officers, and engage in an open dialogue about public safety in their communities.

New Mexico State Police held these meetings in Farmington, Hatch, Velarde, Grants, T or C, Lordsburg, Springer, and Gallup. They will continue throughout 2025 across the state, providing a platform for attendees to voice concerns, ask questions, and allow officers to build trust, strengthen relationships, and enhance Read More

FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Three individuals face federal charges for allegedly kidnapping a woman, with one defendant facing multiple assault charges, including the use of a firearm.

The indictment alleges that Michael Clubfoot, 45, Carlyn Calavaza, 41, both of Zuni, and Alexis Mahooty, 40, of Pine Hill, all enrolled members of the Zuni Pueblo, unlawfully kidnapped Jane Doe in 2024, and held her for ransom, reward, and otherwise. Clubfoot faces additional charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, assault resulting in serious bodily injury, use of a firearm during a crime of violence, and Read More

FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Zuni man has been charged with second degree murder in Indian Country.

The indictment alleges that on or about Dec. 1, 2024, Glendon Laate, a member of the Zuni Pueblo, allegedly killed John Doe with malice aforethought by shooting him with a homemade firearm.

Laate will remain in custody pending trial, which has not been scheduled. If convicted, Laate faces a minimum of 10 years and up to life in prison.

U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, made the announcement.

The Gallup Resident Agency Read More

FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Following a four-day trial and less than three hours of deliberation, a federal jury returned a guilty verdict against two Nigerian nationals who participated in an international romance scheme.

According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, the scheme, which began in January 2016, involved the creation of a fictitious persona named “Glenn Brown” on the dating website eHarmony.com. Olutayo Sunday Ogunlaja, 39, and Abel Adeyi Daramola, 37, both Nigerian nationals, worked with another individual who used this fake profile to initiate Read More