DEMING – Mario Herrera, aged 26, found himself in police custody following an alleged burglary spree on South Lead Street. The Deming Police Department swiftly responded to a distress call from vigilant neighbors residing in the 300 block, who observed Herrera purportedly breaking into a neighbor's garage.
According to reports, witnesses noticed Herrera loading items into a pickup truck, prompting them to alert authorities promptly. Upon arrival, officers apprehended Herrera at the scene, where stolen possessions were already being stacked for transport.
The homeowner and neighbors' surveillance systems provided crucial evidence, capturing footage of Herrera in the act while the homeowner was away at work.
Deming's Interim Police Chief, Jose Montoya, commended his officers' rapid intervention, underscoring their instrumental role in Herrera's arrest.
Herrera now faces charges of burglary, possession of burglary tools, and larceny exceeding $500.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to law enforcement promptly.
According to reports, witnesses noticed Herrera loading items into a pickup truck, prompting them to alert authorities promptly. Upon arrival, officers apprehended Herrera at the scene, where stolen possessions were already being stacked for transport.
The homeowner and neighbors' surveillance systems provided crucial evidence, capturing footage of Herrera in the act while the homeowner was away at work.
Deming's Interim Police Chief, Jose Montoya, commended his officers' rapid intervention, underscoring their instrumental role in Herrera's arrest.
Herrera now faces charges of burglary, possession of burglary tools, and larceny exceeding $500.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to law enforcement promptly.