Las Cruces police chief discusses March 13 shooting
Suspect remains hospitalized, faces multiple charges
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Mescalero man charged in federal court with sexual assault of minor
John Albert Carrillo Jr. accused of aggravated sexual abuse, remains in custody
Police identify suspect shot by LCPD on South Main Street
19-year-old Gabriel Padilla charged following March 13 incident
Las Cruces teen faces federal charges for machine gun, stolen firearm
A Las Cruces teenager is charged with illegal possession of a machine gun and a stolen firearm following an investigation by federal agents.
Las Cruces police to meet with local businesses to address safety concerns
Community outreach unit plans six-hour operation to discuss vandalism, trespassing and related issues
Inside the manslaughter conviction of a Las Cruces police officer
Before Brad Lunsford was charged with manslaughter for the 2022 shooting of Presley Eze, Searchlight New Mexico analyzed hundreds of police shootings across the state. We showed that officers are almost always found to be “acting in the line of duty” after killing someone.
New Mexico House unanimously passes bills to support sexual abuse survivors
Legislation would extend statute of limitations, clarify definition of nonconsensual contact
Arciniega-Saenz convicted of first-degree murder in gruesome 2021 killing
Jury finds man guilty in stabbing, decapitation of James Garcia
Las Cruces police search for suspect in fatal shooting at drive-in restaurant
Authorities say 21-year-old suspect fled after shooting employee Tuesday night
