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New Mexico State Police Share July 2024 District 6 Statistics

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NMSP News:

Cibola and McKinley County – New Mexico State Police (NMSP) officers in District 6 were very proactive during the month of July 2024.

NMSP officers stationed in Gallup and Grants showed their hard work by the impressive statistics they put out during the month of July. These numbers reflect the dedication in ensuring the safety and well-being of the communities they serve.

July 2024 District 6 Statistics:

  • Traffic Stops – 930
  • Citations – 1,203 (357 for speeding and 99 for no seatbelt)
  • DWI Arrests – 14
  • Felony Arrests – 6
  • Misdemeanor Arrests – 14
  • Commercial Vehicle Enforcement officers
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Heinrich, Luján Secure Confirmation Of Former Counterintelligence Supervisory Special Agent David O. Barnett, Jr. As U.S. Marshal For District Of New Mexico

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U.S. Senate News:

          • Top law enforcement official will help bring dangerous criminals to justice and join New Mexico’s fight against deadly drugs, illegal firearms and violent crime across the state and on Tribal lands

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) announced today that they have successfully secured the confirmation of David O. Barnett, Jr. for U.S. Marshal for the District of New Mexico.

“David Barnett brings decades of experience to his new position, joining New Mexico’s federal law enforcement leadership and stepping into this role Read More

LAPD Deputy Chief James Rodriguez Discusses 20 Plus Year Career

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Deputy Police Chief James Rodriguez discusses his career and recent promotion during an interview in his office July 23 at the Los Alamos County Police Department. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

When asked what has been the highlight of his 20 plus years in law enforcement, newly promoted Los Alamos Deputy Chief of Police James Rodriguez replied, “This is. Getting to this position is the honor of my career.”

The biggest challenge? “The calls that involve youth with injuries in our community … I have four reasons Read More

LAPS Shares Back To School Safety Tips

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LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools would like to remind all drivers that the first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 7. This means that more than 3,700 students will be walking, biking or riding the school bus.

Drivers are reminded that it is against the law to pass a school bus when the red lights are flashing and the stop arm is out.

“Last year we recorded over 190 incidents of cars passing school buses when the red lights were flashing and the stop arm extended,” LAPS Transportation Director Keith Rosenbaum said. “While this is a decrease from the previous year, even one incident is one too many. We Read More

State Police To Conduct Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico In August 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 in all New Mexico counties during August 2024.

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 the right Read More

U.S. Attorney & FBI Charge Rio Rancho Woman With Federal Firearms Offenses Including Possession Of Loaded Colt .38

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE – A Rio Rancho woman was charged by criminal complaint for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition while using controlled substances.

Courtney Leigh Sparks, 39, appeared before a federal judge on July 23, 2024, and will be placed on conditions of release in the third-party custody of a halfway house pending trial, which has not been scheduled.

According to court documents, on March 15, 2024, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) arrested Sparks after she collided into an Albuquerque Fire and Rescue fire truck. Sparks appeared intoxicated and was arrested Read More

FBI: U.S. Attorney Secures 10 Year And One Day Sentence In Federal Prison For Zuni Man Following Violent Crime Spree

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Zuni man was sentenced to 10 years and one day in federal prison for a violent crime spree that included shooting a stranger during a dispute over face masks and brutally assaulting his own cousin in separate incidents in early 2021.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court documents, Feb. 18, 2021, Michael Shebala, 37, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, shot a man in the chest at the Route 66 Travel Center on Laguna Pueblo after an argument over face mask requirements. The victim, who was traveling from Arizona to Arkansas, was hospitalized for a Read More

New Mexico State Police Bolster Efforts To Combat Juvenile Violence In Downtown Albuquerque

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NMSP Chief Troy Weisler

NMSP News:

ALBUQUERQUE – In response to the recent increase in violence involving juveniles carrying and using firearms in downtown Albuquerque, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) have increased their support to the Albuquerque Police Department by deploying additional officers 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.

The increased presence aims to enhance public safety and curb the violence occurring in the area.

Summary of Actions Taken:

Weekend #1: July 12 and July 13

  • 127 Contacts (Traffic Stops and Consensual Encounters)
  • 14 Citations
  • 3 DWI Arrests
  • 2 Medical
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U.S. Attorney Announces Sentencing In $1.2 Million Real Estate Trust Fund Fraud Case In Roswell

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE – A former Roswell escrow company owner was sentenced to 46-months in prison for defrauding his clients of more than $1.2 million.

According to court documents, Christopher Adam Jensen-Tanner purchased Roswell Escrow Services, Inc. in 2013 and began conducting business as a servicer of real estate contracts, holding significant sums of money in trust for clients.

In January 2017, Jensen-Tanner began illegally using customer funds to finance an extravagant lifestyle beyond his means. To conceal his actions, Jensen-Tanner commingled funds between corporate Read More