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The New Mexico State Police’s South Zone Crime Suppression Bureau announced its agents arrested 20 fugitives in February as part of ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and hold those accountable for the crimes they’ve committed.
Per a release it claims that arrests involved a range of serious offenses, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, felon in possession of a firearm, and many more violent crimes.
On February 6th, NMSP agents, in collaboration with the Las Cruces Police Department, Texas Rangers, and the United States Marshal Service located and apprehended Jesse Antillon in Las Cruces, who was wanted for murder.
On February 13th, the Rio Rancho Police Department contacted the NMSP Crime Suppression agents in Roswell requesting assistance with locating Anthony Perea and Brianna Castillo who both had felony warrants for their arrest for absconding. With the information provided by the Rio Rancho Police Department, NMSP agents, along with deputies from the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office, located Perea and Castillo in Vaughn, NM, and arrested them without incident.
These arrests underscore our unwavering commitment to keeping New Mexico safe. By working closely with our state and federal partners, we can target and apprehend dangerous individuals and protect our communities. This collaborative approach ensures offenders are held accountable and helps prevent further harm to the public. The New Mexico State Police remain dedicated to proactive law enforcement strategies that enhance safety across the state.
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