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FBI: Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Deputy Convicted Of Tipping Off DEA Targets

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U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould

FBI: U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Texas:

LUBBOCK, Texas – United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Ryan Raybould, announced the July 10 conviction of a Bernalillo County, New Mexico Sheriff’s Office detective for obstructing Drug Enforcement Administration investigations and making a false statement to the FBI.

After five days of trial and three hours of deliberation, a New Mexico jury convicted Paul Jessen, Jr., 36, of one count of conspiracy to obstruct justice, two counts of obstruction of justice, and one count of making Read More

FBI: Brothers From Cuba, NM Charged With Assault

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Two brothers from Cuba, N.M. have been indicted on federal charges stemming from a violent assault that allegedly left a man seriously injured.

According to court documents, March 3, 2026, Troy Barbone Jr., 43, and his brother Tyren Barbone, 40, enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, assaulted John Doe with a metal bar and shovel and the assault resulted in serious bodily injury.

The defendants are charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and assault resulting in serious bodily injury and will remain on conditions of release pending trial, which has not yet been scheduled. Read More

FBI: Zuni Man Charged In Assault Causing Serious Injury

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Zuni man is facing federal charges for allegedly attacking two victims with a hammer, causing serious injuries that required hospitalization.

According to court documents, on July 5, 2026, Errick Waikaniwa, 39, an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Zuni, allegedly assaulted two victims with a hammer at a residence in Zuni, New Mexico. The victims suffered severe injuries and were transported for medical treatment. One victim was later transferred to a regional hospital due to the extent of their injuries, which included significant facial trauma, while the second Read More

Los Alamos Police Department Releases 2026 2nd Quarter NIBRS Statistics

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Police Chief Dino Sgambellone

LAPD News:

Los Alamos County Police Chief Dino Sgambellone released the 2026 second-quarter National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) statistics, recording 105 Group A Offenses in the first half of the year compared to 95 during the same period in 2025.

Theft, fraud, and simple assault continue to account for 75% of all reports.

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NMSP Arrests Men In Shooting And Kidnapping Investigation

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NMSP News:

RIO ARRIBA COUNTY – Agents with the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Investigations Bureau have arrested two men following a shooting and kidnapping investigation that began during the early morning hours of Thursday, July 9, 2026.

At approximately 2:37 a.m., NMSP received a report from a male, who stated he had been shot in the arm during a carjacking and that his girlfriend, Jeanette Salazar, was inside the vehicle when it was taken.

Investigators learned that on the evening of July 8, 2026, the male went to Danny Trujillo’s residence in Rio Chiquito to purchase narcotics. After Read More

Los Alamos County Council Green Lights Speed Cameras

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An electronic sign announces vehicles’ speed on Trinity Drive. During the June 30 meeting, Los Alamos County Council approved the purchase of five speed cameras to further deter speeding and improve traffic safety. The cameras cost $2.1 million. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

In a 5-2 vote, Los Alamos County Council approved an approximate $2.1 million services agreement for five speed enforcement cameras during its regular meeting June 30.

Councilors David Reagor and Beverly Neal-Clinton were opposed. Read More

FBI: Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Firearms, Assault Charges For Threatening Deputies With Firearm During Traffic Stop

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — An Albuquerque man pleaded guilty to assaulting federal task force officers with a firearm and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon after fleeing from deputies during a traffic stop in Albuquerque.

According to court documents, on November 12, 2025, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a traffic stop in Albuquerque for an invalid registration and discovered that the driver’s license was revoked and that passenger Jason Paul Baca, 36, had an outstanding felony warrant. During the arrest attempt, deputies, including two federally Read More

FBI: Crownpoint Couple Face Federal Charges After Child Killed In Alleged Drunk-Driving Crash

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Crownpoint couple is facing federal charges after allegedly driving intoxicated with three children, causing a crash that killed one child and injured two others.

According to court records, on Feb. 24, 2026, Urias Koll Pablo, 22, and Jamie Jaye Cook, 21, both enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, drove through Crownpoint, New Mexico, with three children after consuming alcohol throughout the day.

The two allegedly purchased liquor, continued drinking while traveling, alternated as drivers, and ultimately crashed a borrowed pickup truck while none of the children Read More

FBI Offers Reward For Information Regarding Bank Robbery In Clovis

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Security camera footage of bank robber. Courtesy/FBI

FBI News:

The FBI and Clovis Police Department are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who robbed the US Bank located at 2501 Prince Street in Clovis NM, at approximately 2:35 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2026.

Suspect description:

  • African American Male
  • Approximately 6’ tall
  • Wearing a white hooded sweater, camouflage facemask, white and black bandana, and sunglasses
  • The subject fled on foot

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of these suspects. 

Anyone with information about Read More