The Las Cruces Police Department reports that a man is in custody in connection to a fatal collision on Friday. According to LCPD, 22-year-old Alan Leyva-Vasquez was arrested. Around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Leyva-Vasquez allegedly reversed a Chevrolet Suburban into a room at the Imperial Sky Motel at 1865 West Picacho Avenue, according to authorities. … Read more
The Las Cruces Police Department reports that its officers were involved in an officer-involved shooting on Monday evening. LCPD says the incident happened in the 1300 block of South Espina. Police confirm that a suspect was taken into custody and received medical attention. According to police, no officers were injured during the incident. The investigation … Read more
The Las Cruces Police Department is currently searching for a Hispanic male suspect in connection to a carjacking, kidnapping, and hit-and-run. LCPD reports that the carjacking and kidnapping happened in the 2600 block of North Roadrunner Parkway around 8 a.m. on October 24, 2024. Authorities say a female victim was sitting in her vehicle while … Read more
The Las Cruces Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 44-year-old man. LCPD reports that officers responded to a report of a gunshot victim at an apartment in the 200 block of West Madrid Avenue around 11:15 p.m. on July 31, 2024. At the scene, first responders found a … Read more
The Las Cruces Police Department announced on social media that it had arrested two men in connection to two separate shootings. 30-year-old Sergio Guadalupe Jaquez is accused of shooting and critically injuring a man at an apartment on South Telshor Boulevard on June 23. Jaquez was apprehended at the port of entry in Santa Teresa, … Read more
The Las Cruces Police Department is investigating two double homicides that occurred in less than 11 hours. LCPD reports that the first homicide occurred around 12:30 a.m. on June 23, 2024 near the intersection of Avenida del Sol and Cortez Drive. The preliminary information suggests that a 26-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were shot … Read more
The Las Cruces Police Department is investigating after a man was found fatally shot in an undeveloped area near North Las Cruces Park. LCPD reports that it is investigating the death of 35-year-old Juan Diego Martinez whose body was found Saturday morning off Valley View Avenue. Around 7 a.m. on June 8, 2024, LCPD officers … Read more
A 78-year-old man has been charged with four counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor after being accused of sexually assaulting a young child. The Las Cruces Police Department reported that the co-owner of a closed daycare facility was charged following an investigation. 78-year-old Juan Cardiel was arrested on Wednesday. LCPD reports that it … Read more
Update – 5/2/2024 – Las Cruces Police say 25-year-old Isaiah Joseph Rea was arrested following a police pursuit. Authorities believe Rea was responsible for the April 29 shooting on Princess Jeanne Drive. Rea was arrested in the 200 block of Three Crosses Avenue in Las Cruces around 1 a.m. on May 2. The shooting on Monday … Read more
The Las Cruces Police Department has announced an arrest in a fatal shooting in the 2100 block of Lester Avenue. According to the Las Cruces Police Department, 22-year-old Bernardo Hernandez Jr. has been charged with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence. LCPD officers responded to a report of a shooting at the aforementioned location around … Read more