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New Mexico State Police Investigate In-Custody Death in Torrance County, NM
Sep 25, 2023 | NMSP Press Releases
Torrance County, NM – On September 23, 2023, at approximately 11:40 p.m. the New Mexico State Police were dispatched to a residence located on Pleasant Valley Dr. in Edgewood, NM in reference to a kidnapping. A New Mexico State Police officer and a Torrance County...
Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Santa Fe, NM
Sep 24, 2023 | NMSP Press Releases
Santa Fe, NM – On September 23, 2023, at around 11:50 p.m., the New Mexico State Police investigated a fatal crash involving a motorcycle on State Road 14 in Santa Fe, NM. The initial investigation indicated that a 2021 Harley Davidson motorcycle, ridden by Dirk...
Missing Endangered Advisory – Hernandez, NM – Felicia Lopez
Sep 24, 2023 | NMSP Press Releases
Hernandez, NM – The following information is for the distribution of a Missing Endangered Advisory from the New Mexico State Police. The New Mexico State Police is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Felicia Lopez, (30) who is 5 feet tall, 100 lbs, with brown...
New Mexico State Fair one of the safest in years.
Sep 21, 2023 | NMSP Press Releases
Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico State Police make the State Fair a safe and enjoyable experience for the public. On September 7 through September 17,2023 the New Mexico State Fair brought in hundreds of thousands of visitors looking to have a good time with their friends...
NMSP assist Texas DPS in arrest after pursuit.
Sep 20, 2023 | NMSP Press Releases
Chaparral, NM – New Mexico State Police arrest suspect who fled from Texas DPS into New Mexico. On September 19, 2023, A 2014 red Ford passenger vehicle fled from Texas DPS officers and entered New Mexico. The driver, John Gallegos (32) from Chaparral, NM led Texas...
Update: Cancel Missing Endangered Advisory – Taos, NM – Bethany Coambs and Robert Jenkins
Sep 20, 2023 | NMSP Press Releases
Taos, NM – Bethany Coambs and Robert Jenkins have been located. ###
New Mexico State Police Crime Suppression Agents Arrest Individuals Wanted in Connection with An Officer-Involved Shooting in Albuquerque
Sep 18, 2023 | NMSP Press Releases
For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 18, 2023 Albuquerque, NM – On September 11, 2023, agents with the New Mexico State Police Crime Suppression Unit arrested Valiente Nunez, 53, and Rose Vargas, 30, both of Albuquerque. The pair were wanted by police in connection...
Missing Endangered Advisory – Gobernador, NM – Steven Herrera
Sep 18, 2023 | NMSP Press Releases
Gobernador, NM – The following information is for the distribution of a Missing Endangered Advisory from the New Mexico State Police. The New Mexico State Police is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Steven Herrera, (50) who is 5 feet 7 inches tall, 230 lbs,...
Update: Cancel Silver Alert – Rio Rancho, NM – William Westmoreland
Sep 15, 2023 | NMSP Press Releases
For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 15, 2023 Rio Rancho, NM – William Westmoreland has been located and is safe. For details, contact the Rio Rancho Police Department at (505) 891-7226. ###
Silver Alert – Rio Rancho, NM – William Westmoreland
Sep 15, 2023 | NMSP Press Releases
For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 15, 2023 Rio Rancho, NM – The following information is for the distribution of a Silver Alert from the Rio Rancho Police Department. For details, contact the Rio Rancho Police Department at (505) 891-7226. The Rio Rancho...