Public Safety

Condition of 11-Week-Old Infant Remains Stable

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June 7, 2012 – 9:56am

 

Defendant Tyrell Abney during a brief break in court proceedings at the Justice Center Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By Carol A. Clark

During a preliminary hearing Wednesday in Magistrate Court, Judge Pat Casados found probable cause that Tyrell Abney of Los Alamos committed the crime of child abuse in the first degree last month against his infant son.

Abney, 18, faces a mandatory 18 years in prison if convicted.

It came out during the hearing that although originally reported to be 11 weeks old when the alleged abuse Read More

Police and Fire Join Special Olympics Torch Relay Thursday

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Los Alamos Police Sgt. DeWayne Williams and Los Alamos Fire Chief Doug Tucker (Retired) ran in the 2009 Special Olympics Torch Relay. Local police officers and firefighters participate in the annual Special Olympics Torch Relay running from the back gate to Jemez Springs. They will do so again on Thursday as a part of the fund raising efforts that they do for the Special Olympics. Courtesy/LAPD  Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: May 4 to May 9, 2012

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The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.

Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.

 

 

 

JONATHAN  ETUK

May 2 at 1:41 p.m. / Police arrested Jonathan Etuk, 31, of Mendanales at the Los Alamos Detention Center on an outstanding felony warrant from another jurisdiction.

May 4 at 4:41 p.m. / A 54-year-old Jemez Springs man reported that someone damaged his property on 41st Street. The estimated loss is less than $1,000.

May 4 at 7:52 p.m. / A 59-year-old Los Read More

Espanola Man to Serve 10 Years in Prison

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FBI News:

A federal judge in Albuquerque has sentenced James Aley White, 31, of Espanola to a 120-month term of imprisonment for his bank robbery conviction.

White will be on supervised release for three years after he completes his prison sentence. He also was ordered to pay full restitution to the bank that was the victim of his crime.

U.S. Attorney Kenneth J. Gonzales said that on Nov. 15, 2011, White pled guilty to robbing the Bank of America at 8040 Academy Road NE in Albuquerque on Aug. 19, 2011.

According to court filings, the bank was robbed on Aug. 19, 2011 by a man who walked into the bank, handed Read More

Safety & Security Matters Show [Audio]

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Safety and Security Matters radio show, hosted by Carol A. Clark and recorded at the KRSN AM 1490 studios in Los Alamos.

April 25, 2012 – FBI Featured on Safety and Security Matters radio show with Carol A. Clark

 

 

Feb 29, 2012 –  This month's program focuses on the "Every 15 Minute" program highlighting the dangers of distracted driving. Program guests are Los Alamos Police Chief Wayne Torpy and Los Alamos Fire and Police Chaplain Cheryl Ridlon.

 

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Police Out Score Firefighters Saturday

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LAPD News:

Los Alamos Police Capt. Randy Foster hits a triple against Los Alamos Fire Department “pitcher” Jerry Adair during a softball competition at Overlook Park Saturday, that went down to the wire, before the police team prevailed 26-25 following nine hard fought innings. Photo by Shayna Whitaker

“Catcher” Connie Salazar of the Los Alamos Police Department throws a ball back to the pitcher while “Umpire” Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider contemplates whether it was a ball or a strike. Fire Chief Troy Hughes is at first base. Photo by Shayna Whitaker Read More

Firefighters Promoted During Special Ceremony

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During a special ceremony Monday at Fire Administration on East Road, three firefighters were promoted. From left, Battalion Chief Paul Grano will supervise the C Shift, Battalion Chief Kelly Sterna will oversee training and exercises related to Los Alamos National Laboratory. Newly promoted Deputy Fire Chief Glenn Trehern is a second generation firefighter. He worked in LANL’s Fire Protection Division for 13 years and has been with LAFD for 22 years. He will be in charge of operations and will supervise all three fire shifts at LAFD. His father, Jim Trehern, was the last fire chief Read More

SAR Conference Featured High-Angle Rescues

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Edit: May 9th, 8 a.m. – three additional photos added.

SAR News:

New Mexico Search and Rescue volunteers practice high and low angle rescues during Saturday’s portion of last weekend’s three-day conference at Buffalo Thunder. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The New Mexico Search and Rescue Council (NMSARC) hosted its annual training event – ESCAPE (Emergency Services Annual Preparedness Event for search and rescue volunteers last weekend at the Buffalo Thunder Resort in Pojoaque.

More than 200 volunteers from Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: April 27 to May 2, 2012

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The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.

Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them

April 27 at 10:23 a.m. / A 53-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he was the victim of larceny in the 400 block of Central Avenue. The estimated loss is less than $250.

April 27 at 11:39 a.m. / Police received the report of a forgery in the 1000 block of Trinity Drive. The estimated loss is unknown.

April 27 at 2 p.m. / Police charged a 16-year-old Los Alamos boy with possession of drug paraphernalia Read More

Pill Drive Collects Record 276 Tons

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DEA News:
 
The American people have again responded overwhelmingly to the most recent DEA-led National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, according to the Drug Enforcement Agency.
 
On April 28, citizens turned in a record-breaking 552,161 pounds (276 tons) of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at the 5,659 take-back sites that were available in all 50 states and U.S. territories.
 
Los Alamos Police Capt. Randy Foster reported that local detectives received 8.5 pounds of unwanted or expired medications at the Drug Take Back booth set up at the Los
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