Police fatally shoot suspect during Las Cruces narcotics investigation
Police shot and killed a suspect during a narcotics investigation in Las Cruces Friday afternoon. The incident remains under investigation.
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Las Cruces tattoo artist indicted in sexual assault case
A Doña Ana County grand jury indicted Las Cruces tattoo artist Billy J. Porter on five charges. He remains jailed without bond pending trial.
Las Cruces man accused of firing gun during house party shooting incident
Las Cruces police say a 19-year-old man fired toward a vehicle during a late-night shooting outside a house party near Chinook and Mohican.
Person rescued after falling 60 feet into abandoned mine shaft in Organ Mountains
A person was rescued after falling more than 60 feet into an abandoned mine shaft in the Organ Mountains, with Las Cruces firefighters using a rope system to bring them to safety.
21 dogs found in severe neglect conditions at Chaparral home; 15 rescued
Doña Ana County Animal Control officers rescued 15 dogs from severe neglect at a Chaparral home, where several animals were found dead and others in critical condition.
Las Cruces middle school teacher arrested on child sexual contact charges
Las Cruces police arrested a middle school teacher accused of inappropriate contact and communication with a 14-year-old student.
Man booked in Doña Ana County in connection with fatal Lea County crash
A 53-year-old man was booked in Doña Ana County on a vehicular homicide charge. Court records link him to a fatal March crash in Lea County.
Las Cruces teen accused of shooting another teen in face outside apartment complex, records show
A Las Cruces teen is accused of shooting an 18-year-old in the face during an attempted robbery at the Miranda Apartments, according to a criminal complaint.
Las Cruces man accused of ramming woman’s vehicle, pursuing her to police station
A Las Cruces man is accused of ramming a woman’s vehicle and following her to a police station after repeated calls and confrontations, according to court records.
