New Mexico State Police Arrest Wanted Felon, Found in Possession of a Firearm

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.

NMSP officers arrived at the restaurant and located Lynch inside a vehicle parked at a drive-up stall. Officers activated their emergency lights and ordered Lynch to exit the vehicle.

Lynch drove his vehicle over a curb and began to flee from officers. After a short pursuit, an officer utilized a pursuit intervention technique (P.I.T.) to stop the vehicle. Lynch was taken into custody and later booked into the Valencia County Detention Center.

Lynch was charged with Aggravated Fleeing and Felon in Possession of a Firearm after a loaded pistol was located inside his vehicle.

Lynch was also arrested for his numerous warrants on charges of Child Abuse, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Shoplifting, Resisting, Evading or Obstructing an Officer, and Residential Burglary.

More News from Alamogordo

• Las Cruces Felon Sentenced for Firearm-Related Drug Trafficking Death Las Cruces Felon Sentenced for Firearm-Related Drug Trafficking Death In successful federal prosecution
• DOJ District of New Mexico Weekly Immigration and Border Crimes Report Week Ending July 11, 2025 DOJ District of New Mexico Weekly Immigration and Border Crimes Report NewMexicoConservativeNews.com Weekly Report