Category: Investigations
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National Institute of Justice’s Term of the Month – User-Generated Recordings
User-generated recordings from smartphones, or body-worn and surveillance cameras help investigations by providing firsthand accounts of events.
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NMSU criminal justice department partners with Tulsa Police Department
From April 29 to May 3, officers from the TPD will be on campus to speak with students about the program and career opportunities.
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Police Seek Suspect in Fatal Monday Shooting
Monday’s shooting at a home on Princess Jeanne Drive resulted in the death of 34-year-old Steven Sanchez and police are actively looking for the man believed to be responsible.
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Multiple Injured, One Deceased, After Vehicle Crashes into Savers Store in Las Cruces
Tuesday’s vehicle crash through the façade of the Savers store on north Main Street in Las Cruces has resulted in the death of one person and injuries to 14 others who were inside the structure.
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Apartment Fire in Las Cruces Displaces Seven Occupants
Fire at a Mars Avenue apartment complex damaged two homes and displaced seven residents Sunday afternoon.
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Man Suspected of Possessing Child Porn: Victims may be local
An investigation by the Las Cruces Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations and FBI has resulted in the arrest of a 42-year-old man suspected of possessing child pornography, and detectives have reason to believe there may be victims residing locally.
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Fire Extinguished at Solid Waste Transfer Station in Las Cruces
Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a fire Saturday at the South Central Solid Waste Transfer Station.
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Police Investigate Shooting in Las Cruces
Las Cruces police are investigating a shooting that occurred Monday morning at a residence on Princess Jeanne Drive.
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SUNDAY JUSTICE SPECIAL: Nonfatal Violence Against Juveniles on the Rise
The rate of nonfatal violent victimization for persons age 12 to 17 was higher in 2022 (27.4 per 1,000), according to a new Bureau of Justice Statistics report, Crimes Involving Juveniles, 1993-2022.
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Fire Damages Vacant Warehouse in Las Cruces
A vacant warehouse in the 1700 block of Hadley Avenue was damaged by fire Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
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Doña Ana County Sheriffs Office Seeks Information in February Shooting
*This information is provided in cooperation with the Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office and Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces-Dona Ana County.
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Town Hall to Discuss Crime Reduction Measures Scheduled for April 25
Las Cruces police will host a Town Hall Meeting on April 25 to discuss plans to help reduce property and violent crime within the community.
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Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke’s Statement on Voter Intimidation [Video Content]
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke, Civil Rights Division, explains how to report voter intimidation.
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Commercial Building Fire on Espina Street in Las Cruces
Firefighters were called to an early Saturday morning fire that was initially reported as a tree fire at the intersection of Espina Street and Missouri Avenue.
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Man Critically Injured in House Fire in Las Cruces
An early-morning fire critically injured a 42-year-old man and forced the rescue of two other occupants of a home on Cortez Drive in Las Cruces.
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Fire destroys a shed on east Madrid Avenue in Las Cruces
A mid-morning fire on Monday, April 8, 2024, destroyed a backyard shed on east Madrid Avenue.
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Video Content: What is the Department of Justice doing to protect our Elections?
Learn how the Department of Justice is working to protect our elections and the public servants who facilitate them in this #JusticeBriefs with Head of the Election Threats Task Force John Dixon Keller.
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Police Seek Person of Interest in Feb. 15 Shooting
Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces-Dona Ana County is offering a $1,000 reward for information that helps identify a person of interest in the Feb. 15 shooting that resulted in the death of a man at a home on Graham Street.
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So Far in 2024, Nine Local Retailers Inspected for Underage Tobacco Sales–One Cited for Violation
Dollar General, Pic Quick, Circle K, Marathon/Food Mart and Herb N Legend Smoke Shop all escaped violation.
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[Updated] Police Charge Man in Lester Avenue Shooting in Las Cruces
Las Cruces police are investigating a shooting that injured a man Wednesday morning on the 2100 block of Lester Avenue, one block south of Lynn Middle School.
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University Avenue Closed for “Police Investigation”
Las Cruces Public Schools informed parents, a police investigation with the Mesilla Marshal’s Office will close a portion of University Ave. between Stanford St. and Old Farm Rd.
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Apartment Fire Causes Minor Injuries in Las Cruces
A fire at an apartment complex caused relatively minor injuries to two people and forced the rescue of two dogs from neighboring apartments.
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CFPB Takes Action to Halt False Claims of ‘Free’ International Money Transfers
CFPB warns remittance transfer providers about false claims regarding cost and speed.
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Missing Teenager Found Safe
Police are asking for the public’s help locating a 13-year-old Las Cruces girl who has not been seen since early Tuesday evening.
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Man Injured in Tuesday Morning Fire in Las Cruces
A 35-year-old man was critically injured Tuesday morning in a structure fire on Parker Road in Las Cruces.
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Police Seek to ID Suspects in American Legion Burglary
Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces-Dona Ana County is asking for the public’s help identifying two perpetrators who broke into and burglarized the American Legion Post on Valentine’s Day.
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DEA Issues Letter to E-Commerce Companies on the Sale of Pill Presses Used to Make Fentanyl Pills
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration today issued a letter to e-commerce companies regarding the sale of pill presses. As regulated entities under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), e-commerce platforms are generally required to comply with CSA recordkeeping, identification, and reporting requirements on the distribution, importation, and exportation of pill press machines.
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Sobriety Checkpoint, Saturation Patrol Planned in Las Cruces
The Las Cruces Police Department plans to conduct at least one sobriety checkpoint and saturation patrol within city limits in March 2024.
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Fire Damages Travel Trailers in Las Cruces
Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a fire that damaged two travel trailers late Wednesday afternoon.
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FDA Takes Steps to Ensure Safety of Cinnamon Products Sold in the US
Following Testing, FDA Recommends Consumers Do Not Buy or Eat Recalled Ground Cinnamon
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Bicyclist Succumbs to Injuries from Lohman Crash in Las Cruces
The bicyclist struck by a vehicle Feb. 29 on Lohman Avenue succumbed to his injuries Saturday at University Medical Center of El Paso.
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Top Brass at Justice Deliver Remarks on Bloody Sunday Anniversary
While “Bloody Sunday” occurred on March 7, 1965, Sunday falls on March 3rd this year.
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Chief Releases Video, Introduces Goals During News Conference [WARNING]
On Friday, March 1, Las Cruces Police Department Chief Jeremy Story held a news conference where he released surveillance and body-worn camera videos from the Feb. 11 incident that caused the death of Officer Jonah Hernandez.
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H&R Block wiped out the tax data of consumers trying to choose a more affordable option, FTC alleges
H&R Block allegedly coerced people to pay for services they didn’t need that merits particular attention.
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Police ID Witness who Intervened in Attack on Office
The man who witnessed and intervened in the Feb. 11, 2024, fatal attack of Las Cruces Police Department Officer Jonah Hernandez has been identified as 29-year-old Issiah Astorga.
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Fire Damages Mobile Home on Karen Avenue in Las Cruces
An unoccupied mobile home in the 300 block of Karen Avenue was damaged by fire Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. February 22, 2024 Source: City of Las Cruces (Photo: Courtesy)