Public Safety

FBI: Federal Jury Convicts Navajo Man

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FBI News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― A federal jury sitting in Albuquerque, returned a verdict late Thursday afternoon finding Melvin Russell guilty on an aggravated sexual abuse charge following a four-day trial.  
 
Russell, a previously convicted sex offender, faces a statutory maximum penalty of life imprisonment when he is sentenced on the conviction. U.S. Attorney John C. Anderson, Special Agent in Charge Terry Wade of the FBI’s Albuquerque Division, and Director Jesse Delmar of the Navajo Nation Department of Public Safety (NNDPS) announced the jury’s guilty verdict.
 
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Judicial Candidates Make Case At League Forum

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District Court judicial candidates answer questions from the audience during the League of Women Voters forum Wednesday evening at Fuller Lodge. From left, Gregory S. Shaffer, Donna Bevacqua-Young, Maria E. Sanchez-Gagne and Jerry Archuleta. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
District Court judicial candidates at the League of Women Voters forum Wednesday evening at Fuller Lodge. From left, Gregory S. Shaffer, Donna Bevacqua-Young, Maria E. Sanchez-Gagne and Jerry Archuleta. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily
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Kirtland Air Force Base Leaders Break Ground On New HH-60W Simulator Facility May 14

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KAFB News:
 
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE ― Leaders from the 58th Special Operations Wing at Air Force Base will join leaders from the community to break ground at 1 p.m., May 14 on the new HH-60W simulator facility.
 
The HH-60W is the new combat rescue helicopter for the Air Force. Dubbed “the Whiskey” due to its W model name designation, the aircraft is expected to be delivered to the 58th by March of 2020. However, aircrew members will begin simulator training soon after the facility’s completion in June, 2019.
 
The wing currently trains aircrew, maintenance
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Secretaries Perdue And Zinke Join Forces To Combat 2018 Wildfire Season

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Members of Congress include Senators Michael Bennet (CO), Maria Cantwell (WA), Mike Crapo (ID), Steve Daines (MT), Cory Gardner (CO), Dean Heller (NV), Jeff Merkley (OR), Jim Risch (ID), Ron Wyden (OR); and Representatives Rob Bishop (UT), Jim Costa (CA), Jared Huffman (CA), Doug LaMalfa (CA), Frank Lucas (OK), Tom McClintock (CA), Tom O’Halleran (AZ), Steve Pearce (NM), GT Thompson (PA), Greg Walden (OR), and Bruce Westerman (AR). Courtesy photo
 
Courtesy photo
 
USDA News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and Secretary of the Interior
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Forest Increases Public Engagement To Prevent Fires

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE – Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) personnel will engage the public more often than usual to increase fire prevention awareness and reduce the chances for wildfires while in Stage 2 fire restrictions.

The Stage 2 fire restrictions went into effect across the forest May 7 and will remain until conditions allow forest officials to change or lift the restrictions.

“We’re making a concerted effort on the forest to make sure as much of the public as possible is aware of, and understands, the restrictions we have in place,” SFNF Supervisor James Melonas said. “We use Twitter and Facebook Read More

State Game Commission Meets In Los Alamos May 22

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Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Division Office Specialist Tiffany Pegoda checks out a bear proof trash cart made available to residents in April. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

NMSGC News:

The New Mexico State Game Commission will host a meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 22 at the Holiday Inn Express, 60 Entrada Dr., in Los Alamos.

Among the topics is Stewart Liley’s update on the bighorn sheep status in Cochiti Canyon. That item will be followed by one of importance to the local bear-populated community when the Department will recognize the cooperation Read More

FBI Arrests Española Man In Death Of Woman

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FBI News:
 
The FBI has arrested an Española man in connection with the death of a Native American woman.
 
Douglas D. Smith, 68, had an initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Albuquerque Tuesday. The victim’s body was found near an Española motel last Saturday morning.
 
The public is reminded that all defendants are considered innocent unless found guilty in a court of law.
 
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Michael Daddio Arrested Twice In Albuquerque Since Los Alamos Residential Burglary

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Michael Genarro Daddio
 
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post

Use of a Los Alamos man’s passport taken during an April 10 burglary of a Rim Road residence has led to four counts of identity theft for Michael Genarro Daddio, 34, of Albuquerque.

According to documents filed by Det. Ryan Wolking in Los Alamos Magistrate Court, Cpl. David Boe and Cpl. Gabriel Nieto went to the residence at around 5:30 p.m., April 10 in response to a report of a burglary. One of the victims said when he arrived home he found a door to his garage partially open. A backpack and pillowcase from Read More

In Honor Of Police Appreciation Week May 13-19 … Community Invited To Receive Temporary ‘Thin Blue Line’

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In honor of Police Appreciation Week May 13-19, all community members are invited to receive a temporary “thin blue line” placed on their vehicle to show support and appreciation of local law enforcement. Drive to the Justice Center (front parking lot, off Central Avenue) anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 15. This event is sponsored by the LAPD Law Enforcement Wives. Photo by Kateri Morris

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LAPD: Suspect Identified Through Crime Stoppers Tip

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Suspect Michael Gennaro Daddio of Corrales was identified through a tip in relation to recent Los Alamos County residential burglaries. Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD News:

  • Suspect charged in connection with local residential burglaries

The Los Alamos Police Department Investigation Section has obtained an arrest warrant on a suspect that is related to recent Los Alamos County residential burglaries.

Michael Gennaro Daddio of Corrales was identified through a tip to Los Alamos Crime Stoppers from an anonymous person watching a KOB news report.

The tip led LAPD investigator Det. Wolking to identify Read More

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