Farmington police officer to be honored for fight against DWI

Each year, MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) New Mexico honors individuals who have proven to be heroes in the fight to end DWI, support victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking. The 2014 Honoring Heroes awardees include winners from the business sector, the courts, everyday citizens, one teen, and members of law enforcement. …

Community Update

VIDEO PRESS RELEASE: Church burglary suspect arrested November 4, 2014 [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR9e4HF7zH4&w=560&h=315] This community update was recorded courtesy of San Juan Safe Communities Initiative. Working together to keep our community a safe place to live, work and play. Farmington, NM – At approximately 12:56 a.m. today, Farmington police were dispatched to Crossroads Community Church on …

PRESS RELEASE: Farmington police arrest suspect in a string of auto burglaries

Farmington, NM – Farmington police arrested the suspect in a string of recent auto burglaries. On September 24 at approximately 6:45 a.m. police responded to the 2000 block of Western Avenue in reference to a male subject breaking into vehicles. The reporting party confronted the subject and he fled from the area. At 8:22 a.m. …

PRESS RELEASE

Farmington, NM – On October 22 at approximately 3:08 p.m. Farmington police were dispatched to Kmart in reference to a robbery. The reporting party was a 65 year old female who advised that a male subject pushed her against her vehicle and stole her purse. The male was accompanied by three other subjects who fled …

PRESS RELEASE

Farmington, NM – The Farmington Police Department recently discovered a number of items that were unaccounted for from their evidence room. The discovery was made on Tuesday, October 14 when an officer inquired about an evidence package containing prescription medication. When staff realized that the prescription drugs were unaccounted for, they immediately notified administration. A …

Taking notice of the good – A message from the chief

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAvYzZ5WO5o&w=560&h=315] Recent threats to officers handled well…need acknowledgement Police in the United States today are the subject of intense scrutiny. From Albuquerque to Ferguson, the way officers and departments perform their duties is cause for discussion, argument and investigation. How police departments continue to ensure the safety of a community while protecting the constitutional …