Police officer killed during trespass investigation

LAS CRUCES, NM – A somber mood has enveloped the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico, following the death of a local police officer in a horrific incident on Sunday evening. Patrol Officer Jonah Hernandez was fatally stabbed by a suspect he was investigating, who was then shot and killed by a bystander. Officer Hernandez was responding to a trespassing report on South Valley Drive around 5 p.m. when he was brutally attacked. According to …

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Police cadet murdered in devastating case of domestic violence

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Taylor Hagan, a 32-year-old cadet with the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), has been identified as a recent victim of a fatal case involving domestic violence. Maria Cahuenas, Director of the Domestic Violence Resource Center, underscored the gravity of domestic violence and how quickly it can progress into cases of murder. As per the APD, homicide detectives have indicated that Hagan was fatally shot by her husband, Briton Hagan, aged 41. The deadly …

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Shooter convicted of double murder after argument over bad haircut turns deadly

A man in New Mexico has been found guilty of a double murder following a fatal shooting that unfolded during a heated argument over a botched haircut. Mark Valencia, 42, was convicted on Wednesday for the murders of his girlfriend, Eva Aragon, 48, and his barber, Steven Singer, 40. The altercation, fueled by alcohol, took place at a friend’s house in Pecos, outside Santa Fe. Valencia was also convicted of attempted murder for his attack …

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New Mexico woman sentenced for locking children in dog cages and other horrific child abuse

A New Mexico woman, Jamie Kay Sena, has been sentenced to over five years in state jail after pleading no contest to four counts of child abuse. Sena, along with her ex-girlfriend and another woman, was initially facing a combined 51 child abuse charges. The case involved a series of horrifying incidents that took place over several years, with allegations of physical and emotional abuse towards six children. Sena’s sentencing comes after she entered into …

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Man confesses to murder her committed 15 years ago out of guilt

More than a decade after he went missing, William “Bill” Blodgett finally has justice. The landlord had disappeared in December 2008 with no clear answer as to why and no suspect ever arrested. That all changed in May when Tony Peralta, Blodgett’s tenant at the time of his disappearance, took a dramatic turn and contacted authorities. Peralta confessed to Blodgett’s murder and, after the Roswell Police Department released the body camera footage, the world saw …

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Memorial Day weekend motorcycle rally ends in fatal shooting between feuding biker gangs

In an unfortunate escalation of violence, a confrontation between feuding biker gangs resulted in three fatalities and injured five others at a motorcycle rally in New Mexico this past Saturday, as confirmed by local authorities. The calamity unfolded around 5 p.m. local time in the bustling commercial district of Red River. The Mayor of Red River, Linda Calhoun, confirmed that the violent episode was gang-associated. All casualties of the incident, she stated, were directly involved …

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Young mom gets 18 years in prison for throwing her newborn in the dumpster

A 19-year-old mother from New Mexico, Alexis Avila, has now been given a prison sentence of 18 years for leaving her newborn baby in a trash dumpster behind a shopping center. Two years of the sentence, however, were suspended by the state district judge due to concerns regarding Avila’s mental health and her age. In the trial that took place last month, jurors found Avila guilty of child abuse involving significant bodily harm. Her public …

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Group of New Mexico Firefighters Killed In Helicopter Crash After Helping With Wild Fire Efforts

Three people from the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office and a Bernalillo County firefighter were killed Saturday when a BCSO helicopter crashed near Las Vegas, the agency said. BCSO spokeswoman Jayme Fuller said those onboard their helicopter Metro 2 were heading back to Albuquerque after assisting firefighters with the East Mesa Fire. “There are no known survivors,” she said. “At this time the investigation into this incident is in its preliminary stages. As we learn further …

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