Judge orders repeat offender held without bond pending trial
A Doña Ana County judge ordered a Las Cruces woman held without bond pending trial, citing repeated arrests and safety concerns tied to a charge involving a health care worker.
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Police arrest two more teens in Las Cruces gun store burglary
Las Cruces police have arrested two additional 16-year-olds in connection with the Nov. 22 burglary of a local gun store, bringing the total number of juveniles charged to six.
AG Torrez issues warnings to telecom companies over high volumes of illegal robocalls
Attorney General Raúl Torrez and a national task force have warned four telecom companies about high volumes of suspected illegal robocalls routed through their networks.
Silver Alert issued for 68-year-old Las Cruces man last seen near Santa Teresa, El Paso
New Mexico State Police issued a Silver Alert for 68-year-old Arthur J. Crothers, who family members have not seen or heard from in several weeks.
Las Cruces Fire Department awarded $456K federal grant to expand paramedic training
A $456,181 federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant will allow the Las Cruces Fire Department to train 15 firefighters as paramedics through Doña Ana Community College, strengthening local emergency medical response.
LCPD issues 27 citations during one-hour traffic operation on Red Hawk Golf Road
Las Cruces police issued 27 citations in a one-hour traffic enforcement operation on Red Hawk Golf Road, including speeding, registration and insurance violations.
Las Cruces police share safety tips for holiday shoppers
The Las Cruces Police Department is reminding shoppers to stay alert and take simple precautions to protect themselves and their property during the holiday season.
Governor’s adviser: 3 out of 4 days see New Mexico youth arrested with a firearm
New Mexico’s senior public safety adviser told lawmakers that a child or teen is arrested with a firearm on three out of every four days. The claim comes as officials and prosecutors warn of violent crime tied to repeat juvenile offenders.
Free car seat fitting station offered Thursday in Las Cruces
A free car seat fitting station will be held Thursday at Sisbarro Buick-GMC in Las Cruces with certified technicians offering inspections, safety guidance and limited replacement seats.
