Police

New Mexico State Police And 2nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office Arrest 11 In Targeted Operation In Bernalillo County

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NMSP News:

May 22, 2024, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Crime Suppression Bureau (CSB), Special Operations Unit, Investigations Bureau, and the Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office Crime Strategies Unit collaborated in a targeted operation.

The operation focused on auto theft, narcotics, gun-related offenses and fugitive apprehension in Bernalillo County.

The one-day operation led to the successful apprehension of 11 felony and misdemeanor-level offenders.

Notable arrests:

  • Christina Trujillo, 28, was arrested after being observed selling narcotics. She was found
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New Mexico State Police Arrest Man For Crime Against Child

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NMSP News:

CHAVES COUNTY – At approximately 7 p.m., May 23, 2024, New Mexico State Police (NMSP) learned about a BOLO (Be on the Lookout) for a male who had an active warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child out of Midland County, Texas, who was possibly traveling through southern New Mexico enroute to Albuquerque.

The suspected driver was identified as Kyle Junker, 23, who had an active felony warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child out of Midland County, Texas.

After receiving the BOLO, NMSP officers located the vehicle approximately 15 minutes after the BOLO was released on Read More

FBI: Preventing Laser Strikes On Aircraft

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This FBI Los Angeles image depicts what green laser glare looks like from a pilot’s perspective at 2,600 feet. Courtesy/FBI

FBI News:

The FBI is reminding you to keep laser pointers out of the sky. Here’s why. 

When laser beams are aimed at any piloted aircraft, whether military or commercial, what might seem like a tiny beam on the ground can blind aircrew, potentially causing a midair collision or other incident.  

In 2023 alone, the Federal Aviation Administration (or FAA) received more than 13,000 reports of laser strikes. And the U.S. Air Force Safety Center’s webpage dedicated to the issue Read More

Scenes Of Police Bomb Squad Responding To Call In Downtown Los Alamos – Turned Out To Be False Alarm

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Scene of the Los Alamos police bomb squad responding to a call late this afternoon near the downtown post office on Central Avenue, which turned out to be a false alarm. Police had cordoned off the area with yellow tape until the all clear was received. Courtesy photo

Scene of the Los Alamos police bomb squad responding to a call late this afternoon near the downtown post office on Central Avenue, which turned out to be a false alarm. Courtesy photo

Scene of the Los Alamos police bomb squad responding to a call late this afternoon near the downtown post office on Central Avenue, which turned out to Read More

Los Alamos Elementary Schools Visit Municipal Justice Center To Learn About Law Enforcement & Judicial System

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School Resource Officer Samantha Terrazas with the Los Alamos Police Department explains to students what the LAPD does. Courtesy photo

Municipal Judge Elizabeth Allen and students participate in a mock trial of the ‘Three Little Pigs’. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos Municipal Court News:

The Los Alamos Municipal Court and Police Department collaborated to give children a glimpse into the criminal justice system during a field trip to the Municipal Justice Center. Throughout April, Judge Elizabeth Allen from the Los Alamos Municipal Court, along with School Resource Officers Samantha Terrazas Read More

Scenes From 2024 Senior Appreciation Night

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Scene from the 2024 Senior Appreciation Night (SAN) for Los Alamos High School graduates Saturday on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. Photo by VaLynn Purvis

Scene from the 2024 Senior Appreciation Night (SAN) for Los Alamos High School graduates Saturday on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. Photo by VaLynn Purvis

Scene from the 2024 Senior Appreciation Night (SAN) for Los Alamos High School graduates Saturday on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. Photo by VaLynn Purvis

Scene from the 2024 Senior Appreciation Night (SAN) for Los Alamos High School graduates Saturday at a Party To Go! fun house. Photo by VaLynn Purvis

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Tan Pants Bandit Strikes Again … FBI Offering Up To $2K

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Anyone who recognizes this thief passing a demand note to a teller Thursday at a Bank of Albuquerque or has information about this robbery is asked to contact the FBI at 505.889.1300. Courtesy/FBI

Anyone who recognizes this thief or has information about this robbery Thursday at a Bank of Albuquerque is asked to contact the FBI at 505.889.1300. Courtesy/FBI

FBI News:

The FBI along with the Rio Rancho Police Department and the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the Tan Pants Bandit, who robbed the Bank of Albuquerque, at 6600 4th St. NW, Los Read More

FBI: Gallup Man Charged In Shooting Over Barking Dogs

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE – A Gallup man was charged by criminal complaint in connection with a shooting incident that occurred during a confrontation over barking dogs.

Harley Davidson Joe, 38, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, appeared before a federal judge today and was released pending trial.

According to the criminal complaint, on May 11, 2024, three individuals were walking their dogs in Gallup when Joe drove past them in a truck. The dogs began barking at the truck but did not go towards the vehicle. Joe stopped and exited the vehicle and confronted the group about their dogs barking. Read More

State Police Make Arrest In Child Solicitation Case In Clovis

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NMSP News:

Agents with the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Investigations Bureau, in collaboration with Special Agents with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI), initiated a Child Solicitation investigation May 6, 2024.

Miguel Garza, 26, residing in Clovis, agreed to meet on May 13, 2024 with an undercover investigator posing as a 14-year-old female. Throughout the day, Garza disclosed how he wanted to be sexually intimate with the undercover 14-year-old.

Garza planned on meeting what he believed to be the 14-year-old female at a local hotel. At approximately 8 p.m., Garza Read More

Los Alamos Federated Republican Women Express Appreciation To LAPD During 2024 National Police Week

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The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW) expressed appreciation to members of the Los Alamos Police Department during National Police Week by presenting gift baskets to them. Cmdr. Daniel Roberts and Ofc. Jason Osborn accepted the gifts from LAFRW members Jean Johnson, Soo Shin, Linda Bullock, Dianne Coane, Adda Moldt, Cathy Walters and Cheryl Stead. Courtesy/LAFRW Read More