NMSP News:

LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Feb. 12, 2023, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP)  learned of an investigation being completed by the Las Vegas Police Department in reference to allegations of a sexual assault involving NMSP Sgt. Kevin Keiner.

Immediately after being informed of the investigation, NMSP Police Chief Tim Johnson placed Sgt. Keiner on administrative leave and launched an internal investigation. 

Feb. 15, 2023, the Las Vegas Police Department presented the case to the 4th Judicial District Attorney and an arrest warrant was approved for Sgt. Keiner. He is accused of criminal sexual penetration (2nd degree) of an adult female.

“Law enforcement officers are held to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism, and any act of misconduct by an officer erodes the confidence that the public has placed in us,” Chief Johnson said. “The New Mexico State Police will fully cooperate with the investigation. My officers work hard to establish trust in our communities, and we will not allow the actions of one officer to undermine our efforts.”

Sgt. Keiner has been employed with the New Mexico State Police for seven years and was assigned to the Uniform Bureau working out of the Las Vegas District at the time of the reported incident.