Category: Public Safety

About 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, Las Cruces firefighters were dispatched to the report of a commercial structure fire at the Western Inn, 2155 W. Picacho Ave.

Dakota Briscoe was sentenced to 25 years in prison for a violent crime spree that began with a double murder.

Known as USNORTHCOM, United States Northern Command plans, organizes and executes homeland defense and civil support missions, but has few permanently assigned forces.

Some juveniles in our broader community have committed violent crimes with weapons classified as “machine guns”.

While these schemes can happen at any time, they’re especially prevalent after high-profile disasters like wildfires and hurricanes. Criminals often use tragedies to exploit people who want to help.

In 2024, there were 19 individuals who were arrested more than 10 times over the course of the year

To begin his presentation, Chief Story provided some historical data to function as a foundation for his call to action.

Police responded to the 1000 block of Poplar Avenue at about 10:00 a.m. Friday morning following a report of an unresponsive infant. The circumstances surrounding the baby’s death are under investigation.

About 4:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, firefighters were dispatched to the report of a structure fire on the 500 block of Second Street.

At about 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, firefighters were dispatched to the report of a brush fire on the 400 block of N. Melendres.

Doña Ana County Fire Rescue successfully contained and extinguished a large vehicle fire on Interstate-10 overnight.

Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story presented information ranging from the current state of criminal law in New Mexico to recent crime statistics.

Doña Ana County Fire Rescue crews, with assistance from Las Cruces Fire, battled a residential fire in Organ, NM this morning.

Interstate 25 heading south is closed at the Garfield exit due to a large vehicle fire. Doña Ana County Fire Rescue crews are on the scene. No injuries have been reported. Scene remains active.

About 12:20 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, firefighters were dispatched to the report of a structure fire at 1115 Nevada Avenue.

Last night, the Team responded for a mission in the organ mountains for two lost hikers.

Late in 1971, the Defense Communications Agency assumed control of the Minimum Essential Emergency Communications Network.

Doña Ana County Fire Rescue crews quickly extinguished a fire at a home on Contreras Street in Berino, NM on Jan. 16. The local Red Cross was called to help the displaced family.

The Town Hall Meeting begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Council Chambers at Las Cruces City Hall, 700 N. Main St. The meeting is anticipated to last about two hours.

“New Mexico firefighters continue to support the efforts in southern California, working hard to protect structures in neighborhoods. We appreciate their bravery and dedication to protecting lives and property not only in New Mexico, but wherever they are needed.”

The FBI and DHS are concerned about possible copycat or retaliatory attacks due to the persistent appeal of vehicle ramming as a tactic for aspiring violent extremist attackers.

Albuquerqe Fire and Rescue will be joining multiple New Mexico Fire Departments to form a Strike Team that is traveling to California to assist with the firefighting efforts in Los Angeles County.

When the pedestrian exited the business and walked into the parking lot, Gonzalez drove forward and did not see the pedestrian. As a result, the Porsche struck the pedestrian.

The bicyclist was transported to Mountainview Regional Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.

About 2 p.m. on July 17, 2024, officers responded to the report of a vehicle that crashed on the 900 block of south Melendres Street in Las Cruces.

Following a four-day trial and less than three hours of deliberation, a federal jury returned a guilty verdict against two Nigerian nationals who participated in an international romance scheme.

Never provide your Social Security number, bank account details, credit card numbers, passwords, or PINs over the phone.

The Las Cruces Police Department has taken reports of eight firearms stolen from vehicles in eight days and, once again, is reminding owners to refrain from leaving guns unattended in vehicles.

Please adjust your travel plans and use alternate routes to avoid the affected areas. Crews are working to address the situation as quickly as possible.

“On this day, four years ago, police officers were brutally assaulted while bravely defending the United States Capitol. They were punched, tackled, tased, and attacked with chemical agents that burned their eyes and skin.”

The initiative aims to enhance motorist safety and decrease the number of crashes by maintaining a strong law enforcement presence.

At 5:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3, Las Cruces firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire at 675 Avenida de Mesilla. Crews arrived to find heavy fire coming from the commercial building.

Las Cruces Police are investigating an incident involving a local couple who were found deceased in their home on the 4000 Block of Gila Trail at about 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2024.

The FBI is investigating this matter as an act of terrorism. The FBI, the ATF, the Justice Department’s National Security Division, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana will continue to work with our law enforcement partners and will deploy every available resource to conduct this investigation.

State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during January 2025.

Just before 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, on the 1800 block of S. Espina, a call to report a shooting was made directing LCPD officers to respond to Frenger Park.