Roswell Police arrests 42-year-old man for filming and inappropriately touching juvenile girl

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The Roswell Police Department has arrested a 42-year-old man accused of filming and inappropriately touching a young girl. RPD reports that the man has been charged with multiple counts related to the filming, photographing, and inappropriate touching of the victim. The man is also accused of using the videos and photos on his phone to … Read more

New Mexico State Police arrests man for kidnapping and abuse of a child

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A man has been arrested on a number of charges, including Kidnapping, Abuse of a Child, and Aggravated Battery. The New Mexico State Police reports that officers responded to the Presbyterian Hospital at 4801 Beckner Road in Santa Fe for a report of domestic violence and child abuse on June 20, 2024. Officers learned that … Read more

Las Cruces Police investigating two double homicides in less than 11 hours

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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

Roswell Police arrest man accused of shooting ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend out of jealousy

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A 40-year-old man is behind bars in connection to a fatal shooting in Roswell, New Mexico. The Roswell Police Department announced on social media that a man has been arrested and charged in the fatal shooting of another local man at an apartment complex on Friday night. 40-year-old Paul Ybarra-Romero is accused of killing 26-year-old … Read more

Las Cruces Police investigating after 35-year-old fatally shot near North Las Cruces Park

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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

Espanola Police investigating officer-involved shooting near Walgreens on Riverside

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The Espanola Police Department was involved in an officer-involved shooting on Sunday evening. EPD reports that officers responded to the Walgreens at 1115 North Riverside Drive for a stolen vehicle parking on the north side of the building. As two officers approached the vehicle, the driver allegedly attempted to flee the area. The stolen vehicle … Read more

Farmington Police investigate Hermosa Middle School substitute teacher for inappropriate contact with students

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The Farmington Police Department is investigating allegations of inappropriate contact at the Hermosa Middle School. FPD reports that officers responded to the school for two incidents in which students disclosed inappropriate contact with a substitute teacher on May 17. Farmington Municipal Schools took immediate action. FPD initiated a criminal investigation into the allegation. FPD says … Read more

Hobbs Police arrest Eddie Martinez in shooting of James Lara-Salazar

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The Hobbs Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection to a shooting on May 25. HPD reports that officers responded to the 2000 block of North Kingsley Street around 12:20 a.m. on May 25, 2024. At the scene, officers learned that 18-year-old James Lara-Salazar was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported … Read more

Hobbs Police arrest David Rodriguez-Baeza in double homicide on North McKinley

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A 34-year-old Hobbs, New Mexico man has been arrested in connection to a double homicide that occurred earlier this month. Officers with the Hobbs Police Department responded to an incident in the 600 block of North McKinley around 11:16 p.m. on May 15. At the scene, officers found 54-year-old David Castillo and 52-year-old Felipe Castillo … Read more

New Mexico State Police investigating homicide after Christopher Serrano found dead

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The New Mexico State Police is investigating a homicide that occurred at a home in Chimayo. NMSP reports that the investigation began on May 14, 2024 when officers carried out a felony warrant on County Road 86 for 41-year-old Christopher Serrano. Serrano was facing numerous charges, including great bodily harm by strangulation, kidnapping, and criminal … Read more