NMSP News:

LORDSBURG — Using the Automatic License Plate Recognition system (ALPR), New Mexico State Police (NMSP) were able to locate and arrest an individual driving a stolen U-Haul truck, which also contained a stolen motorcycle.

At approximately 7:45 a.m. Nov. 21, 2024, NMSP dispatch received a hit from the LPR system on a stolen 2017 U-haul truck out of Tucson, Ariz. The truck was seen traveling eastbound on Interstate 10 near mile marker 22.

At approximately 8:30 a.m., an NMSP officer located the U-Haul truck at a Dollar General in Lordsburg. The driver of the truck was identified as Jeremy Gonzales, 37, from Tucson. During the course of the investigation, a stolen 2016 Honda motorcycle was located inside the U-Haul truck.

Gonzales was arrested for possession of a stolen motor vehicle and booked into the Hidalgo County Detention Center.

“By leveraging the power of the ALPR system, we can respond to vehicle thefts more swiftly and efficiently,” NMSP Chief Troy Weisler said. “This technology helps us track stolen vehicles in real time, making our communities safer and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable.”