Belen, NM - On December 14, 2024, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate a quadruple homicide that occurred at a residence on Camino Escondido in Belen. Agents learned that at around 3:30 a.m., the Valencia County...
NMSP Press Releases
New Mexico State Police Participate in C.A.R.E. Operation over Thanksgiving Weekend
Statewide, NM—During Thanksgiving weekend, the New Mexico State Police participated in the Combined Accident Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) operation, which was implemented across all roadways in the state. The initiative aims to enhance motorist safety and decrease the...
New Mexico State Police Arrest Wanted Felon, Found in Possession of a Firearm
Los Lunas, NM—On November 29th, 2024, New Mexico State Police Officers received information that Carlos Lynch (40), wanted for numerous felony warrants, was in the area of the Sonic restaurant in Los Lunas. Click to read more.
NMSP involved in OIS in Luna County
Deming, NM – On December 1, 2024, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting involving the New Mexico State Police. Click to see more.
State Police Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols in Counties across the State in December 2024
Statewide, NM - State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols, and registration, insurance, and driver's license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during December 2024 We are bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired...
Update: One Killed and One Injured at House Party in Northern New Mexico
Myers, NM – On November 16th, 2024, New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau agents were called to 1096 County Road B27 in Myers, NM to investigate a homicide that occurred at a house party. Through the investigation, NMSP agents learned that a verbal...
NMSP Conduct Operation to Tackle Crimes Against the Unhoused and Provide Essential Resources
Santa Fe, NM— From November 12th to November 25th, the New Mexico State Police, in collaboration with the Santa Fe Police Department and the Region III Task Force, conducted a proactive operation in Santa Fe to identify individuals who are victimizing the unhoused...
License Plate Reader Technology identifies vehicle and driver involved in fatal hit and run near Deming, NM
Deming, NM – Using the Automatic License Plate Recognition system (ALPR), New Mexico State Police arrested an individual who struck and killed a bicyclist. Click to see more.
NMSP arrest man after license plate reader technology locates stolen motorcycle inside stolen U-Haul truck
Lordsburg, NM – Using the Automatic License Plate Recognition system (ALPR), New Mexico State Police were able to arrest an individual driving a stolen U-Haul truck which also contained a stolen motorcycle. Click to see more.
NMSP Arrest Albuquerque Felon on Weapons and Drug Charges
Albuquerque, NM—Through October and November 2024, the New Mexico State Police Crime Suppression Bureau began investigating the sale of illegal narcotics in southeast Albuquerque. Click to read more.