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.
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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.
Police identify man killed in train collision near south Main Street
Las Cruces police identified 46-year-old Manuel Jose Aguirre as the man killed in a Nov. 26 train collision near south Main Street. Investigators say he was walking on the tracks and did not respond to warnings.
UPDATE: NMSU police identify pedestrian killed in crash near campus
NMSU police identified the pedestrian killed in a Saturday morning collision near Cholla and Triviz as 32-year-old Julio Caro. Alcohol does not appear to be involved, and the driver cooperated with investigators.
Torrez secures agreement protecting legal aid for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors
Attorney General Raúl Torrez and a coalition of 20 attorneys general reached a binding agreement forcing the U.S. Department of Justice to drop limits on survivor services tied to immigration status.
Las Cruces motel standoff ends with arrest of man wanted in Arizona after woman reports sexual assault
New Mexico State Police say a DWI arrest in Socorro County led to a separate alleged sexual assault investigation in Las Cruces, where officers located and arrested 43-year-old Brian Smolak on two nationwide warrants after a tactical team made entry into a motel room.
Las Cruces police share tips to stop porch pirates this holiday season
Las Cruces police are reminding residents to take steps to prevent package thefts during the holiday season, offering tips on tracking deliveries, securing drop-off areas and reporting suspicious activity.
