Police

Los Alamos County Expands Significant Traffic-related Notifications With CodeRED Text Messages

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COUNTY News:
In response to community feedback requesting more timely updates on significant traffic accidents, the Los Alamos County Office of Emergency Management will work with the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) to expand the use of the CodeRED emergency alert system to include significant traffic-related notifications.
LAPD officials say that this collaboration is intended to help citizens avoid traffic disruptions by providing real-time updates via text message, since most vehicles have hands-free technology.
This new approach does not change the LAPD’s policy of withholding
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Heinrich Tours Upgraded Equipment At Carlsbad Police Department, Briefed On New Mobile Command Center

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich hears from Carlsbad Police Department how nearly $1 million he secured for a new Mobile Command Center and operational, upgraded radio and communications equipment will improve response times and emergency coordination. Courtesy photo

U.S. SENATE News:

CARLSBAD — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, took a tour with the Carlsbad Police Department to hear how nearly $1 million he secured for a forthcoming, new Mobile Command Center and operational, upgraded radio and communications equipment will improve response Read More

Los Alamos Police Dept. Releases 2024 3rd Qtr. Crime Stats

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LAPD News:

Today, Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone released crime statistics through the third quarter of 2024, which were compiled by the Records Section of the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD).

During the third quarter of 2024, significant contributors to crimes reported to police include:

          • Simple assault (13):
          • Theft/larceny (25); and
          • Fraud cases (18).

Fraud remins high and citizens are reminded not to provide personal identifying information especially social security numbers and bank account information. Fraudsters will identify themselves as law enforcement or other Read More

Los Alamos Police Investigate Death Of Local Juvenile

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LAPD News:

On Oct. 9, at about 1:30 p.m., officers of the Los Alamos Police Department responded to a report of an unconscious 15-year-old juvenile in White Rock.

The first officer on scene performed CPR on the juvenile until the arrival of the LAFD.  Tragically their efforts were not successful, and the juvenile passed away on scene. 

LAPD initiated an unattended death investigation led by their Investigations Unit and will handle the investigation with the utmost care and diligence.

“We at the Los Alamos Police Department want to send our deepest condolences to the family and offer our services Read More

Los Alamos Police Hosts DEA Drug Take Back Day Oct. 26

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LAPD News:

On Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) will be conducting its biannual DEA Drug Take Back Day.

This event will begin at 10 a.m., run until 2 p.m. and be held in LAPD’s North parking lot (off Central Avenue).

Items not been accepted in the past include:

  • Needles/sharps;
  • Liquids or Creams; and
  • Aerosol/Compressed Medications.

For this event, LAPD will have supplies available for people to be able to dispose of their liquids, creams and aerosols on site. LAPD will also have a sharps container available for anyone to drop off their injectable medications.

This Read More

DEA Issues Warning About Illegal Online Pharmacies

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DEA News:

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has seen an increase in illegal online pharmacies selling and shipping counterfeit pills made with fentanyl and methamphetamine to unsuspecting customers in the United States who believe they are purchasing real pharmaceutical drugs such as Oxycodone, Adderall, Xanax, and other drugs from legitimate pharmacies.

As Americans increasingly turn to online pharmacies to purchase necessary medications [1], DEA is issuing this Public Safety Alert to warn of an increase in illegal online, often foreign-based websites that are deceptively Read More

New Mexico State Police Hold First Women’s Summit

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New Mexico State Police women officers gather Wednesday and Thursday at the first Women’s Summit for female state police officers to discuss unity, empowerment, struggles faced on the job, and female officer accomplishments. Courtesy/LAPD

NMSP News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico State Police held its first Women’s Summit for female state police officers Wednesday and Thursday, gathering 54 women to discuss unity, empowerment, struggles faced on the job, and female officer accomplishments.

The summit, which included Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s participation in a panel discussion, Read More

State Police Investigate Shooting At CYFD Building

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NMSP News:

ALBUQUERQUE – On Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Investigations Bureau was called to investigate a shooting at 4501 Indian School Road NE in Albuquerque.

State Police Investigations Bureau agents learned, that at around 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1, a security guard working for Securitas Security Services assigned to the CYFD building, observed a male identified as Casey McCray, 36, sleeping on the property.

The security guard advised McCray that he was trespassing and had to leave the property. McCray grabbed a cannister of bear spray from his backpack and sprayed Read More

State Police To Conduct Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In All Counties Across New Mexico Throughout October 2024

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NMSP News:

New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints during October in all counties throughout the state.

NMSP is bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising. 

These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.

Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make Read More

ACLU Files Lawsuit Against APD Over DWI Unit Corruption

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ACLU News:

          • “I lost my business, my home, and my dignity because of APD corruption. It even caused a deep rift in my family that we may never heal from.” –Carlos Smith

ALBUQUERQUE – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico, Smith & Marjanovic Law, LLC, and The Soto Law Office, LLC filed a lawsuit Tuesday night against the City of Albuquerque, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), Chief of Police Harold Medina, and several other individuals, on behalf of Carlos Smith, who was victimized by the APD DWI Unit’s extortion scheme.

The lawsuit, filed in the Second Judicial District Read More