Written by Officer Dusty Francisco 3/3/2022 This update identifies the deceased male suspect that was involved in the multi-agency officer-involved shooting. On February 28, 2022, Raphael Marquez (31) was positively identified by the Office of Medical...
NMSP Press Releases
UPDATE 2: NMSP Investigates Fatal Crash on I-25 Involving the Santa Fe Police Department During Pursuit of Carjacking and Kidnapping Suspect
Written by Officer Ray Wilson 03/02/2022 updated 03/03/2022 This release provides updates on the investigation. Santa Fe, NM – On March 2, 2022, at around 11:30 a.m. the New Mexico State Police, was asked to assist in a pursuit involving the Santa Fe Police Department...
UPDATE: CANCEL Silver Alert – Ranchos De Taos, NM – Martin J. Munroe Jr. has been located and is safe.
Written by Officer Dusty Francisco 3/01/2022 Taos County, NM -The following information is for the distribution of a Silver Alert from the New Mexico State Police (NMSP). NMSP is seeking the public's assistance in locating Martin J. Munroe Jr. He is described as a...
State Police Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols in Counties across the State in March 2022
Written by Officer Dusty Francisco 2/28/2022 Statewide, NM - State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver's license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during the month of March 2022. We are...
Fatal Head-On Crash in Quay County
Written by Lieutenant Mark Soriano 02/28/2022 Quay County, NM - On February 25, 2022, at about 12:38 a.m., the New Mexico State Police investigated a fatal head-on crash on Interstate 40 near mile marker 340 east of Tucumcari, New Mexico. The initial investigation...
NMSP Investigates OIS Involving Socorro County Sheriff’s Office
Written by Officer Dusty Francisco 2/27/2022 Socorro County, NM- On February 24, 2022, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was contacted to investigate a police shooting involving the Socorro County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 9:00 p.m., a Socorro...
UPDATE: CANCEL Missing Endangered Adult Advisory – Espanola, NM – Billy J. Martinez has been located.
Written by Officer Dusty Francisco 02/26/2022 Espanola, NM – The following information is for the distribution of a Missing Endangered Adult Advisory from the New Mexico State Police. The New Mexico State Police is asking the public’s assistance in locating Billy J....
UPDATE: CANCEL Silver Alert-Santa Fe Police Department- Lawrence D. Trujillo has been located. Please refer all media inquiries and questions to SFPD at (505) 428-3710.
Written by Officer Dusty Francisco 2/26/2022 Santa Fe, NM - The following is information for the distribution of a Silver Alert from the Santa Fe Police Department (SFPD). Please refer all media inquiries and questions to SFPD at (505) 428-3710. SFPD is asking for the...
NMSP investigating OIS involving the Hobbs Police Department
Written by Officer Ray Wilson 02/24/2022 Hobbs, NM – On February 23, 2022, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was contacted to investigate an officer-involved shooting near 1832 North Turner Drive involving the Hobbs Police Department (HPD). State...
Fatal Crash on SR 128 in Eddy County
Written by Officer Ray Wilson 02/23/2022 Eddy County, NM – On February 22, 2022, at around 5:30 p.m. the New Mexico State Police investigated a fatal crash involving a Ford pickup truck and a Freightliner tractor-trailer on New Mexico State Road 128 at milepost 2. The...