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Local Crime Report for Thursday January 31, 2019

1/31/2019

DEMING – Here’s today’s local crime report:
     Chasidy Washington, age 41, charged with burglary of a motor vehicle… Sylvester Campa, age 35, arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked license… Steven Alba, age 36, arrested on a Magistrate warrant for battery, interference with communications, criminal damage to property of a household member and a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… Jesus Marquez, age 39, arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines… Patrick Adam Ayala, age 21, of Santa Fe, NM, arrested on two Dona Ana County warrants for failure to pay fines, and a Dona Ana Warrant for failure to appear.
     Mike Franco, age 27, cited for possession of drug paraphernalia… Kimberly Miller, age 26, who was already incarcerated in the Luna County Detention Center was summoned into court for a battery that occurred at the detention center.   Jorge Granado, age 20, cited for minor allowing himself to be served alcohol.
     In juvenile reports:   a 15-year-old boy was cited for possession of under an ounce of marijuana… a 15-year-old boy was cited for a battery that occurred at the Deming High School.
     In other reports: A theft of mail report was taken from residents on 8th Street in the county.
     And finally, Luna County Sheriff’s investigators took a report at the Columbus Village Hall – that the computers at the village had been hacked into. According to the report, files had been accessed. The Village’s I.T. department was notified as well as the F.B.I.. No other information has been released at this time.

Stars-N-Parks Program set for Saturday Evening

1/31/2019

(Deming) -- A Stars-N-Parks astronomy program will take place this Saturday at Rockhound State  Park.
   Rockhound State Park is located east of Deming in Luna County.
   Attendees will view highlights of the winter sky, such as Mars in the west, Orion high in the east and Canopus rising by program start.
   The event begins with a night sky tour... followed by views of deep sky objects though a high-powered  telescope. Mike Nuss will be the presenter.
   The program is viewed in a dark sky setting beginning at 7:10 p.m... and attendees should arrive at the park at sunset, which is at about 6:02 p.m. so they can become familiar with their surroundings before nightfall.
   The program will end at about 8:40 p.m.

U.S Border Patrol and New Mexico National Guard Team Up To Stop Drug Smugglers

1/31/2019

LORDSBURG, New Mexico – Border Patrol Agents working in conjunction with New Mexico National Guard seize more than $100,000 worth of marijuana as it was being smuggled though southern New Mexico near Playas, NM.

On January 29, 2019, at approximately 9:30 p.m., a Lordsburg Border Patrol Agent operating infrared surveillance equipment observed four subjects walking northbound near the smelter on Highway 1113, approximately 8 miles south of Playas, NM.

Border Patrol All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Units along with a National Guard Helicopter responded to the area. The helicopter, equipped with night vision equipment, was able to locate four subjects hiding in the brush.

The Border Patrol ATV Unit was guided by the helicopter to the subjects in the brush resulting in the arrest of all subjects. Guard members then alerted and guided the agents to several large rectangular shaped burlap sacks in the area. The contents of the bundles tested positive for marijuana and weighed a total of 135.8 pounds with an estimated value of $108,640.00 dollars.

The subjects were wearing camouflage clothing and custom made footwear designed to mask their tracks as they smuggled contraband north away from the border.

During processing, it was determined that all four subjects are citizens of Mexico, and were in the United States illegally. The four subjects will be detained pending criminal/immigration prosecution.

This seizure emphasizes the important role the National Guard has with assisting the Border Patrol on our border. National Guard troops have been utilized to monitor cameras and sensor feeds, conduct surveillance, provide aerial support and have helped with road and vehicle maintenance.

Local Crime Report for Wednesday January 30, 2019

1/30/2019

DEMING – Here is today’s local crime report:
     Maclean Hernandez-Villescas, age 33, was arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked license… Jessica Bunyar, age 44 of Santa Clara, New Mexico, was arrested for trespassing at Walmart… Ruben Daniel Salgado, age 30, of Las Cruces, New Mexico arrested on a Dona Ana Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Christopher Sutherlan, age 37, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant with charges.
     In other reports:   a 2016 Chevy Tahoe valued at $15,000 was reported stolen from the Deming High School campus on Buckeye street. The vehicle was later found abandoned on Leghorn Road. Two religious rings, and a gold toned bracelet with a combined value of $500 was reported stolen from a vehicle that was parked at 1600 South Columbus Road.
     Also, a 13 year old boy allegedly took his parents 2009 Chevy pick up without permission. The vehicle was found parked at Red Mountain Middle School, and returned to the parents. The parents refused to file charges on the boy.
     A 41-year-old female who was walking north on U.S. 180 at mile marker 156 was struck by a vehicle driven by Michael Bonefant, age 32, of Deming… traveling south towards Deming. The female was transported to Mimbres Memorial Hospital for treatment, and told police she was wearing black clothing and was walking too closely to the travel lane of the highway.

Local Crime Report for Tuesday January 29, 2019

1/29/2019

DEMING – Here’s today’s local crime report:
Brandon Kibe, age 35, arrested for four counts of aggravated assault and causing criminal damage to property of a household member… William Shane Plant, age 29, was arrested on a District court warrant for probation violations… Jacinto Arroyo, age 30, arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines… Ismael Martin Chacon, age 28, arrested on a Municipal court warrant for failure to appear…
In other reports, a 2003 Hyundai that was reported stolen the day before in the Deming city limits, was recovered by Sheriff Deputies near Dona Ana Road and 8th street. A small brush fire was contained and extinguished by Sheriff’s deputies on Solano Road.

Sunday’s Stabbing Victim Identified – Suspects Sought

1/29/2019

DEMING - Sunday afternoon at 4:49, Deming Police officers were called to the alleyway behind the 500 block of South Ruby Street. Upon arrival, officers found Sergio Santana, age 54, no address available, suffering of multiple stab wounds to his body.
   Santana was taken to Mimbres Memorial Hospital and then flown to El Paso, he was listed in stable condition Monday evening.
     There are no suspects at this time, but it is believed there were two assailants. The investigation is ongoing.
      Deming Police are asking the public for assistance in this case. Anyone with information on this stabbing is asked to call the Police department at 546-3011.

Local Shooting Victim and Suspect Identified

1/29/2019

DEMING – Cooperation between local law enforcement agencies lead to the arrest of a Deming man after a Sunday afternoon shooting.
     Gabriel Roque age 35, was arrested and charged in the shooting incident that occurred earlier Sunday of Steve Worthen, age 42.           Deming police were called to 1023 West Hemlock Sunday at 3:22 p.m. regarding a man being shot. Upon arrival, officers found Worthen inside the home who had been shot multiple times. He was taken to Mimbres Memorial Hospital and flown to an El Paso hospital for further treatment. The victim identified Roque as the shooter.
     Dispatch notified area law enforcement and Roque who was a passenger in a vehicle, was stopped by Luna County Sheriff’s Deputies on Hermanas Road at 4:52 p.m.
     Roque is charged with attempted murder in the first degree, tampering with evidence, felon in possession of a firearm, abuse of a child with no great bodily harm and three counts of intimidation of a witness.
     Spokesmen for both the Police Department and Sheriff’s Department credited each other’s agencies in working together in solving the shooting.

Local Crime Report for Monday January 28, 2019

1/28/2019

DEMING – Here’s today’s local crime report:
     David Williams, age 34, arrested on a Fugitive Complaint arrest warrant… Fernando Gamboa, age 51, arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked license… Natasha Ellis, age 43, arrested on two Magistrate warrants one for failure to pay fines, the other for failure to appear… Elijah Smith, age 37, arrested on a District court warrant for probation violations… Cervando Carbajal, age 22, of Columbus was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Kimberly Gaco, age 36, arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Larry Hernandez, age 33, arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… David Lopez, age 36, of T or C, arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines… Saraih Miranda, age 25, arrested on a Magistrate warrant with charges…
     Adriana Chavez, age 27, cited into court for shoplifting at Walmart and possession of drug paraphernalia… Alonzo Dominguez, age 29, cited for battery…
     A 13 year old boy was cited for unlawfully carrying a deadly weapon on school grounds at Red Mountain Middle School.
     In other reports, a LG TV valued at $350 was taken from a residence on East Apple… a window on a 2001 Pontiac Van parked on East Pine Street valued at $150 was broken. A 2001 Jeep Cherokee valued at $1500 was reported stolen from South Slate Street. A 2003 Hyundai valued at $1500 was reported stolen from Zinc Street. A 6-thousand watt generator of unknown value was reported stolen from Ventura Road… Alberto Bounds, age 33, of Columbus, was cited at the Columbus Port of Entry for possession of 11.9 grams of marijuana as he crossed the Port of Entry.
     Finally, a 17 year old male juvenile reported $100 in damage was done to his 1998 Dodge Dakota parked on Main Street in Columbus after the driver side window was broken.

Home Explosion Sends Two to Texas Burn Center

1/28/2019

DEMING – Thursday January 24th, emergency personnel were dispatched to a house explosion in the 400 block of South Yucca.
   Deming Police Chief Bobby Orosco told Deming Radio News that on Thursday at about 1:30 in the afternoon a natural gas leak at 404 Yucca Drive exploded, sending a 36 year old female and a 33 year old male to the hospital with major burns.
   From Deming, the two were airlifted to a burn unit in Lubbock, Texas. Their conditions are unknown at this time.
   Orosco said that it appears the explosion was in the south bedroom of the home and has been determined to be an accident.

Fatal Head-On Crash on State Road 11

1/28/2019

DEMING – On January 25, 2019 at about 10:25 p.m., the New Mexico State Police investigated a fatal head-on crash involving two vehicles on NM Highway 11, near Mile Post 16, south of Deming, NM.
The initial investigation indicated a 2007 Ford Focus driven a thirty-eight year old male of Mountain Home, AR was traveling north on NM Highway 11. For unknown reasons the Ford Focus crossed over into the southbound lane into oncoming traffic and collided head on with a southbound 2003 Toyota Corolla that was driven by Eduardo Rincon Jimenez (48) of Deming, NM. The driver of the Toyota Corolla sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene by the Office of the Medical Investigator.
Alcohol does not appear to be a contributing factor to the crash and seatbelts appear to have been properly utilized. This investigation is still active and ongoing. Charges for the driver of the Ford Focus are pending.

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