Border Patrol agent accused of strangling handcuffed detainee, hiding body camera footage
A U.S. Border Patrol agent is accused of strangling a handcuffed detainee and hiding body camera footage in Doña Ana County, according to a federal indictment.
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Deming man charged with plotting sexual abuse of child through prison calls
A Deming man is charged with plotting sexual abuse of a child under 13, with investigators citing recorded jail calls outlining alleged plans.
Man charged in Anthony killing was already accused in earlier shooting, records show
A Doña Ana County man charged in a fatal Anthony shooting was already facing a prior gun case, according to court records and witness statements.
Las Cruces man charged with sexual assault at Telshor apartment
A Las Cruces man faces a felony sexual assault charge after police say he assaulted a woman at a Telshor apartment and interfered with a 911 call.
Las Cruces man charged with extreme animal cruelty after dog killed on I-10
A Las Cruces man faces a felony charge after state police say he threw a dog into traffic on Interstate 10, causing the animal’s death.
El Paso man charged after stash house tied to human smuggling operation uncovered
An El Paso man is facing federal charges after agents uncovered a stash house with 16 people without legal immigration status tied to a failed smuggling attempt at a Las Cruces-area checkpoint.
Silver City man pleads guilty to federal firearms charge after prior felony conviction
A Silver City man pleaded guilty to a federal firearms charge after officers found weapons during a traffic stop and a later search of his home.
Las Cruces man accused of threatening woman with knife, stealing vehicle
A Las Cruces man is accused of threatening a woman with a knife, assaulting her and stealing her vehicle. Prosecutors are seeking pretrial detention.
Santa Fe jury awards New Mexico $375M in Meta child exploitation case
A Santa Fe jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million after finding the company misled users and enabled child exploitation on its platforms.
