13 Cadets Graduate from LCPD’s Academy The Las Cruces Police Department graduated 13 police cadets Friday from its state-certified law enforcement training academy. Because of the public health emergency, the 49th Las Cruces Police Academy’s graduation was limited to a short Zoom presentation and 13 separate badge-pinning ceremonies –Read More →
NM State Police Arrest wanted Felon after pursuit from New Mexico into Texas. Written by Officer Dusty Francisco 09/18/2020 Dona Ana County- On August 28, 2020, a Las Cruces Police Department (LCPD) officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop on black/grayish pickup truck towing a small trailer in Las Cruces,Read More →
Man Suspected of Sexually Assaulting Young Girl Police have arrested a 57-year-old man suspected of sexually assaulting a young girl who, at the time, considered him to be a close relative. Carlos Prudencio Colorbio, 57, of the 1200 block of Fountain Loop, is charged with one second-degree felony count ofRead More →
Las Cruces police plan to conduct at least four saturation patrols within city limits during the month Saturation Patrols Planned for September Las Cruces police plan to conduct at least four saturation patrols within city limits during the month of September. Saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints held by LCPD areRead More →
Second Kidnapping Suspect Arrested Update 8/31/20 Jacob Gonzales, the man believed to be responsible for the Aug. 20 kidnapping and battery of his ex-girlfriend, was arrested Thursday in El Paso, Texas. After determining probable cause for charges in the case, Las Cruces police obtained a warrant for Gonzales’s arrest. HeRead More →
Police Watch for DUI Drivers Las Cruces police plan to conduct at least one saturation patrol within city limits before the end of August. Saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints held by LCPD are intended to reduce and eliminate the number of motorists who drive while intoxicated. Officers also will beRead More →
One Kidnapping Suspect Arrested, One Outstanding Nathaniel Baca, one of the suspects believed to be involved in the Aug. 20 kidnapping and battery of a woman, was arrested Monday morning. Baca, 22, of 2600 east Idaho Avenue, is charged with one count of conspiracy to commit kidnapping. The charge isRead More →
City Names Interim Police Chief The City of Las Cruces has named Miguel Dominguez as Interim Chief of Police following the retirement of Patrick Gallagher, whose final day on the job is Aug. 1. Dominguez will begin his new assignment on Aug. 2. Miguel Dominguez has resided in Las CrucesRead More →
SWAT Callout Results in Arrest of Wanted Man An early-morning SWAT callout resulted in the arrest of a man suspected of battering his ex-girlfriend and holding the woman against her will during an incident that occurred Monday. Carlos Herrera, 36, of the 5300 blocks of Sunny Acres Drive, is chargedRead More →
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation Wednesday morning requiring all law enforcement officers in New Mexico to wear body cameras. Some law enforcement agencies, like the Albuquerque Police Department, already require officers to wear body cameras. The bill will impact agencies that don’t – like the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office.Read More →
