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New Mexico State Police Share Santa Fe January Stats

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Courtesy/NMSP

NMSP News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico State Police officers continued to work hard in the month of January in Santa Fe.

The month of January for State Police officers stationed in Santa Fe was successful. Officers were proactive in keeping the citizens of Santa Fe safe both on the road and in the communities.

Breakdown of their work:  

  • 15 DWI arrests
  • 5 stolen vehicles recovered
  • 19 felony arrests
  • 10 misdemeanor arrests
  • 13 crashes investigated
  • 742 traffic stops
  • 426 citations issued
  • 332 calls for service 

Interstate 25 at La Bajada Hill was a location that officers made a significant impact. Read More

Deputy Police Chief Braves Icy Waters For Special Olympics!

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Los Alamos Deputy Police Chief Oliver Morris jumps into the icy waters of an outdoor swimming pool Friday at Buffalo Thunder for the 2024 Polar Plunge Fundraiser in support of local Special Olympic athletes. The Los Alamos and Santa Fe police departments hosted the charitable event. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

A crowd gathers to watch Los Alamos Deputy Police Chief Oliver Morris and other law enforcement officers take  the Polar Plunge Friday in support of local Special Olympic athletes. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone, left, with Read More

Dept. Of Justice Recognizes FBI And New Mexico Partners For ‘Missing Or Murdered Indigenous Persons’ Initiative

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Recipients of the Outstanding Contributions to Community Partnerships for Public Safety Award. Courtesy/FBI 

DOJ News:

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on Feb. 1, 2024, recognized employees from the Federal Bureau of Investigation Albuquerque Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Investigative Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Justice Information Services Division, Navajo Nation Department of Public Safety, New Mexico Department of Justice, New Mexico Indian Affairs Department, Albuquerque Police Department and the City of Albuquerque’s Read More

New Mexico State Police Arrest Carjacker In Albuquerque

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NMSP News:

ALBUQUERQUE — At around 9 a.m., Jan. 24, 2024, New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Auto Theft agents with the Crime Suppression Bureau were looking for a vehicle that had been stolen during an armed carjacking the night before.

The suspect was later identified as Benjamin Robert Marquez, 31, of Albuquerque.

Through investigation, NMSP agents located the vehicle in a small gated apartment complex near Southern Avenue and Alcazar Street Southeast. Since Vanburen Middle School was in the immediate area, agents coordinated a plan with the NMSP Special Operations Bureau to take Marquez Read More

FBI: Two Albuquerque Men Charged With 2023 Crime Spree

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office, announced that James Adam Metts and Demetrius Antonnie Bailey have been charged in relation to a summer 2023 crime spree.

Bailey, 40, of Albuquerque, previously appeared in federal court on an indictment charging him with one count of interference with commerce by robbery and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Monday, Metts, 45, of Albuquerque, appeared in Read More

NMHED Introduces Bill To Make College Hazing A Crime

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NMHED News:

          • New Mexico one of six states with no anti-hazing law

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) has introduced a bill that would make hazing a crime in the state of New Mexico, establish a statewide reporting portal, and require training for all college and university employees.

House Bill 225, sponsored by Rep. Joshua N. Hernandez, will be heard in the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. The bill would make hazing a misdemeanor and create the crime of aggravated hazing as a fourth-degree felony. Coaches, faculty and other college and university employees Read More

New Mexico State Police Assists Organized Crime Commission In Executing Search Warrants At Marijuana Dispensaries … Seizes $1,000,000+ Of Unlicensed Product

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More than $1,000,000 total in retail value of unlicensed product was seized during the execution of search warrants at two Marijuana dispensaries in Albuquerque. Courtesy/NMSP

Courtesy/NMSP

NMSP News:

ALBUQUERQUE – On Jan. 25, 2024, the New Mexico State Police assisted with the execution of two search warrants at two Marijuana dispensaries in Albuquerque.

After receiving information from the Cannabis Control Division, Agents with the New Mexico Governor’s Organized Crime Commission requested assistance from the New Mexico State Police with executing search warrants at The Cannabis Read More

Los Alamos Police To Conduct DWI Enforcement Operations

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LAPD will be conducting several roadblocks and saturation patrols over the next few months to combat crimes related to driving while intoxicated, underage drinking and open container violations. Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) will be conducting several roadblocks and saturation patrols over the next few months to combat crimes related to driving while intoxicated, underage drinking and open container violations.

These operations will be funded by the Local Driving While Intoxicated (LDWI) grant program.  Citizens are encouraged to “drink responsibly” Read More

FBI Honors Internship Program Applications Open Feb. 12

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FBI News:

College students who want to start a career of a lifetime can apply for the Summer 2025 FBI Honors Internship Program. 

The application window opens on Feb. 12, 2024, and the deadline to apply is at 11:59 p.m. EST, March 1, 2024.    

The FBI Honors Internship is open for full-time undergraduate and graduate students. This paid internship gives students the opportunity to work across the country, including New Mexico. 

Interns will spend ten weeks alongside FBI Special Agents and professional staff to support investigations, work on a wide variety of projects, and learn about the FBI’s Read More

Scenes From LAPSA 2023 Awards Presentation For Outstanding Public Safety Service For A Fellow Citizen

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Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Daniel Roberts, center, presents the 2023 LAPSA Award to Los Alamos Auxiliary Fire Brigade President Nate Conroy, right, and Incident Cmdr. Matt Holmes in recognition of their outstanding public safety service for a fellow citizen. The presentation was made during LAPSA’s annual banquet Thursday evening at the Posse Lodge. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Cmdr. Daniel Roberts, center, presents the 2023 LAPSA Award to Auxiliary Fire Brigade President Nate Conroy, right, and Incident Cmdr. Matt Holmes. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Narrative detailing Read More