Public Safety

The man who died in Thursday’s shooting on Walnut Street has been identified as 18-year-old Josiah Perrault. Perrault succumbed to injuries he received during the incident that occurred about 6:30 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025, on the 900 block of Walnut Street. Another man believed to be involved in the…

The Officer-involved Incident Task Force continues to investigate Thursday morning’s shooting on the 900 block of Walnut Street that resulted in the death of one man and non-life-threatening injuries to another. The incident occurred about 6:30 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025. At this point in the investigation, detectives have yet…

Las Cruces police and the Officer-involved Incident Task Force are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday morning on the 900 block of Walnut Street, across the street from Lynn Middle School, that resulted in the death of one man and non-life-threatening injuries to another. The incident occurred about 6:30 a.m….

The first week of Operation Not in Vain 2025 proved successful with 37 felony arrests, 36 misdemeanor arrests, three stolen vehicles recovered and the seizure of 2.4 grams of methamphetamine. “Our multi-agency team has hit the ground running and is seeing great success,” said Las Cruces Police Department Chief Jeremy…

Las Cruces firefighters assisted Dona Ana County Sunday with a wind-driven fire that destroyed a mobile home on Glass Road. Dona Ana County firefighters were dispatched to the report of a structure fire on the 2800 block of Glass Road about 3:45 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 2025. Because of the…

A structure fire damaged an unoccupied home on Lenox Avenue Thursday morning. About 7:30 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025, Las Cruces firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire on the 1100 block of Lenox Avenue. First-arriving crews observed smoke emitting from the rear of the house and began maneuvering hose…

Las Cruces police, the Drug Enforcement Administration and other law enforcement agencies are hosting a National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday at several locations within the community. The prescription drug take-back event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025, is open to anyone who wishes to…

The Las Cruces Police Department will team with several local and federal law enforcement agencies for the 2025 edition of Operation Not in Vain, a months-long crime reduction project in memory of fallen Officer Jonah Hernandez. LCPD Officer Jonah Hernandez was killed in the line of duty Feb. 11, 2024,…

Registration for the Las Cruces Police Department’s Youth Leadership Summer Camp will be held Saturday, May 3, at Lynn Middle School. The free camp – presented by LCPD School Resource Officers and sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences at New Mexico State University – includes two 1-week sessions…

It’s that time of year when hikers take to the outdoors for exercise and adventure. Whether it’s a casual trek along the Mesilla Valley Bosque or a challenging scramble in the Organ Mountains, hikers should take the necessary precautions to avoid mishap while exploring the great outdoors. The City of…

A local woman fell victim to a warrant-clear scam and Las Cruces police are warning others to be aware of this and other deceitful ruses. The woman claimed to receive a private-number telephone call from someone who identified himself as a law enforcement officer and provided a realistic name and…

The Las Cruces Police Department’s Community Outreach Team, along with community partner Raising Cane’s, will host seven Lunchbox Lemonade events in 2025. The Lunchbox Lemonade series encourages Las Cruces residents of all ages to have lunch with the Community Outreach Team at an area splash pad. Participants can visit with…

Members of the Las Cruces Police Department’s Traffic Unit will be guest speakers during the next Bridging the Badge livestream scheduled for April 15. The Bridging the Badge livestream begins at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2025, and can be viewed on the Las Cruces Police Department’s Facebook page and…

Las Cruces police will conduct at least one sobriety checkpoint within city limits during the month of April. Sobriety checkpoints are intended to reduce and eliminate the number of motorists who drive while intoxicated or impaired. Las Cruces Police encourage those who plan on consuming alcoholic beverages to utilize a…

The Las Cruces Police Department’s Community Outreach unit will be addressing quality-of-life issues during a citywide project to be held Thursday, April 10, 2025. Community Outreach will be working with Las Cruces businesses to ease or help eradicate some of the problems they may be experiencing. Some of the issues…