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New Mexico State Police Dispatch Receives Hit From License Plate Reader On Stolen U-Haul, Officers Arrest Tucson Man

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NMSP News:

LORDSBURG — Using the Automatic License Plate Recognition system (ALPR), New Mexico State Police (NMSP) were able to locate and arrest an individual driving a stolen U-Haul truck, which also contained a stolen motorcycle.

At approximately 7:45 a.m. Nov. 21, 2024, NMSP dispatch received a hit from the LPR system on a stolen 2017 U-haul truck out of Tucson, Ariz. The truck was seen traveling eastbound on Interstate 10 near mile marker 22.

At approximately 8:30 a.m., an NMSP officer located the U-Haul truck at a Dollar General in Lordsburg. The driver of the truck was identified as Jeremy Read More

NMSP: One Young Man Killed And Another Injured At House Party In Northern New Mexico

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NMSP News:

MYERS — Nov. 16, 2024, New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau Agents were called to 1096 County Road B27 in Myers, NM to investigate a homicide.

Agents learned that around 11 p.m., Nov. 15, 2024, a call came into 911 advising of a male shot in the chest.

Gabriel Rivera, 23, and Jeremiah Salazar, 18, were attending a party at the residence when they got into a verbal dispute which turned physical. At some point, Salazar brandished a handgun and shot Rivera.

A bystander not involved in the initial altercation was also shot. After the shooting, Salazar fled the scene.

Rivera succumbed Read More

New Mexico State Police Rescue Five Kidnapped Children After License Plate Reader Locates Vehicle

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NMSP News:

DEMING — Using the Automatic License Plate Recognition system, New Mexico State Police (NMSP) were able to arrest a mother who had kidnapped her children from Texas and fled the state.

Nov. 16 at approximately 2:15 p.m., NMSP uniform officers from Deming were given information about five missing endangered children taken by their biological mother from Texas and had fled the state.

A Be On The Lookout (BOLO) was given for a black SAAB sedan with Texas plates.

An automatic license plate reader picked up the vehicle and assisted officers in narrowing down the time, location and direction Read More

New Mexico DPS Seeks $16.6 Million For Safety Overhaul

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DPS News:

          • Emphasis on staffing, cybersecurity, and emergency systems

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Public Safety (DPS) is requesting $234.1 million for Fiscal Year 2026. The proposed budget allocates $16.6 million to enhance safety in New Mexico through increased staffing, advanced technology, and modernized emergency infrastructure.

“This budget ensures our officers and staff have the tools they need to safeguard communities and respond decisively to emergencies,” Secretary Jason R. Bowie said.  

Key funding priorities include:

  • Staffing, recruitment and salary alignment:
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Los Alamos Police Seek Help Identifying Woman Stealing Political Sign And Man Vandalizing Another

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Anyone who recognizes this thief stealing a political sign is encouraged to report anonymously to L.A. Crime-Stoppers at 505.662.8282. Police emphasize that all tips will be kept confidential. Courtesy/LAPD

Anyone who recognizes this man vandalizing a political sign is encouraged to report anonymously to L.A. Crime-Stoppers at 505.662.8282. Police emphasize that all tips will be kept confidential. Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) continues investigating a series of vandalism and theft incidents involving political signs. Detectives from the Criminal Read More

New Mexico State Police Investigates Officer Involved Shooting With Valencia County Sheriff’s Office & Belen PD

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NMSP News:

BELEN — The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Investigations Bureau was requested by the Valencia County Sheriff’s Office and the Belen Police Department on Nov. 12, 2024, to investigate an officer-involved shooting (OIS) involving law enforcement officers from both Valencia County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO) and the Belen Police Department (BPD).

State Police agents learned that at approximately 7 p.m., Nov. 12, 2024, Valencia County Regional Emergency Communications Center received a third-party call stating that Vicente Baca, 33, was “raging” and his mother was afraid of him. Read More

LAPD To Host ‘Coffee With A Cop’ Friday Morning

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LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) invites community members to join them for “Coffee with a Cop”, a unique opportunity to connect with local law enforcement.

The event is 9-10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15 at Sugar and Cream Café, 1789 Central Ave.  #1.

Coffee With a Cop offers a casual setting for citizens, business owners and visitors to engage in meaningful conversations with police officers. This initiative aims to build bridges and foster trust between law enforcement and the community by discussing issues and learning from one another.

“We look forward to meeting with our Read More

FBI: U.S. Attorney’s Office Secures Guilty Plea Against Pueblo Pintado Man In Fatal Navajo Nation Shooting Case

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Pueblo Pintado man pleaded guilty in federal court to two charges stemming from a fatal shooting incident that occurred on the Navajo Nation in 2022.

According to the plea agreement, May 16, 2022, Rodgerick Tsosie, 31, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, aimed a firearm at an individual seated in the front passenger seat of a moving vehicle during a family altercation.

Tsosie discharged the weapon, but the bullet missed its intended target and instead struck another person in the backseat, resulting in that individual’s death.

Tsosie will remain on conditions Read More

Los Alamos County Provides Warming Centers

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COUNTY News:

During inclement weather, individuals stranded or otherwise facing the elements may need a safe place to stay warm. Los Alamos County Social Services division has identified several locations where individuals can temporarily seek shelter to warm up.

While these sites may not offer full amenities such as restrooms, they provide a safe environment to avoid the elements.

The following locations are open to the public:

  • Los Alamos Police Station vestibule – 2500 Trinity Drive – Open 24 hours, seven days a week;
  • Justice Center – 2500 Trinity Drive – Open to individuals
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U.S. Attorney’s Office, FBI And USMS Target Drug Trafficking Operation Linked To Federal Correctional Facility

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — This week, the FBI Violent Gangs Task Force and U.S. Marshals Service conducted a coordinated operation to dismantle a significant drug trafficking network linked to the Cibola County Correctional Center in Milan, with the support of the New Mexico State Police.

The operation was part of an ongoing investigation into an intergang conspiracy involving both incarcerated and non-incarcerated gang members.

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, search warrants were executed at 13 identified premises across New Mexico, believed to contain evidence related to multiple federal Read More