Police

State Police Arrest Suspect Following Multiple Car Jackings

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NMSP News:

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico State Police (NMSP) officers located a suspect who had car jacked multiple vehicles after fleeing from a traffic stop from the Albuquerque Police Department (APD).

The suspect is identified as David Crespin, 36, of Albuquerque.

On Jan. 27, 2024, NMSP received a call from APD regarding a stolen vehicle that fled from them and was driving the wrong way into oncoming traffic on Central Avenue. APD had their air unit tracking the vehicle. NMSP officers were in the area of State Road 333 in Edgewood waiting to assist if they needed to.

As the vehicle was driving down Read More

FBI: Tohajilee Man Pleads Guilty To Voluntary Manslaughter

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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 FBI Albuquerque Field Office, announced Thursday that Cole Ray Shorty pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter.

Shorty, 19, of Tohajilee and an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, will remain in custody pending sentencing, which has not been scheduled.

A federal grand jury indicted Shorty Sept. 27, 2022, along with his co-defendant, Keon Apachito. In his plea agreement, Shorty admitted that he went to John Doe’s home on May 27, 2022, to retrieve Read More

New Mexico State Police Assist Quay County Sheriff’s Office, Region 5 Task Force With Arrest, Seizure Of Drugs, Guns

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Police seize more than 17 ounces of Fentanyl, two firearms and a hand grenade in a room at the Travelers Inn Hotel in Tucumcari. Courtesy/NMSP

NMSP News:

TUCUMCARI — New Mexico State Police (NMSP) officers teamed up with the Quay County Sheriff’s Office and Region 5 Task Force in arresting a male who had an active warrant for his arrest. The investigation turned into a seizure of guns and drugs.

Jan. 23, 2024, authorities conducted a welfare check at the Travelers Inn Hotel in Tucumcari after receiving a tip of possible drug trafficking in the area. Raul Villalobos, 39, who had an active arrest warrant, Read More

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Announces Legislation That Increases Access To Mental Health Services For Repeat Defendants In New Mexico

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the introduction of legislation aimed at enhancing criminal procedure standards. Sponsored by Sen. Gerald Ortiz y Piño, Senate Bill 16 addresses concerns about a defendant’s competency, establishing competency restoration programs, and ensuring the provision of state-funded mental health examinations. 

“This bill reflects our commitment to a justice system that is fair, compassionate, and responsive to the mental health needs of individuals involved in Read More

LAPD: Vehicle Rollover On Urban Street And North Road

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Update: All vehicles have been moved and the intersection is now open again. Thank you for your patience.

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) is responding to a vehicle accident involving a rollover on Urban Street and North Road.

At this time, Urban Street at North Road is shut down in both directions.

Please use other routes to reach your destination. Read More

Senators Heinrich, Klobuchar, Blackburn, Thune Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Enhance 9-1-1 Emergency Response System

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and John Thune (R-S.D.) introduced the Enhancing First Response Act, which would make important updates to our 9-1-1 emergency reporting system to ensure Americans can reach help when they dial 9-1-1 during natural disasters.

The legislation will also ensure 9-1-1 dispatchers are recognized as protective service workers to ensure their job classification appropriately recognizes the lifesaving nature of their work. This legislation is also co-sponsored Read More

FBI: Two Jal Police Department Officers And One Former Officer Charged With Deprivation Of Rights

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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 Corey Patrick Saffell, Ceasar Enrique Mendoza, and Robert Edward Embly, aka Eddie, made initial appearances in Federal Court on an indictment charging them with two counts each of the deprivation of rights.

Saffell, 34, of Jal, Mendoza, 28, and Embly, 43, both of Hobbs, will remain in custody pending detention hearings, which have been scheduled for Jan. 29, 2024. Read More

New Mexico State Police Arrest 24 Criminals, Seize Drugs, Guns, Money During ‘Operation Alien Town Takedown’

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State Police seize drugs and guns during ‘Operation Alien Town Takedown’ in Roswell. Courtesy/NMSP

 

NMSP News:

CHAVEZ COUNTY — New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Crime Suppression Bureau (South) teamed up with Investigations Bureau and District 3 Uniform Bureau to conduct a warrant operation in Chavez County.

Operation Alien Town Takedown occurred Jan. 15-19 in Roswell in Chaves County.

The operation’s goal was to identify, interdict and arrest all major criminals in possession and/or distributing narcotics, felony related crimes, to include felony warrants.

The operation yielded  Read More

Changes To Anti-Corruption Law Clear First Committee

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By ROBERT NOTT
The Santa Fe New Mexican

Public employees and elected officials could find themselves facing fines of up to $10,000 if they violate the state’s Governmental Conduct Act under a new bill that cleared its first committee.

House Bill 8 would not only raise the ceiling for fines from $250 to up to $10,000 but provide more clarity regarding prohibited activities under the act, including engaging in political activities while on duty, while wearing a uniform or using a state vehicle — except for state law enforcement officers who may be serving on a security detail. The House Government, Read More

Heinrich Hosts Roundtable On Newly Introduced Gun Bill

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and March Fourth hosted a roundtable discussion in the U.S. Capitol with New Mexico law enforcement, firearm owners, influential voices, and advocates for responsible gun ownership, to discuss his newly introduced gun legislation, the Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms Exclusion Act (GOSAFE) Act. 

“We represent a whole host of political views and life experiences at this table. And one of the things that Washington, D.C. does not do well is nuance. You’re either red or you’re Read More