4-18-2025 5:39am

New Mexico State Police Actions

Chris Edwards Editor

New Mexico State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) officers conducted a successful operation focused on southeast New Mexico from April 7th through April 11th. With the high volume of commercial vehicles traveling across the state, our officers play a critical role in ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. They are trained to enforce commercial vehicle laws, conduct thorough inspections, monitor weight limits, and help prevent accidents caused by improperly maintained or operated vehicles—ultimately working to protect the safety of the public.

The operation yielded the following:

· 25 Level 1 inspections

· 602 Level 2 inspections

· 154 Level 3 inspections

· 187 vehicles were placed out of service for a critical item violation

· 293 out-of-service violations issued

· 40 commercial vehicle drivers were placed out of service

The New Mexico State Police will continue with proactive enforcement efforts throughout the state to ensure that commercial vehicles operate safely and comply fully with the law. Through ongoing dedication and collaboration, our officers take pride in contributing to the safety and well-being of everyone traveling on New Mexico's roadways.

On April 14, 2025, while supporting the ongoing Route 66 Operation, New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Crime Suppression Agents successfully apprehended a homicide suspect and arrested two individuals involved in narcotics trafficking.

During the evening hours, agents received information about the location of homicide suspect Ronald Edward Raymond (67), who had an active arrest warrant out of Sierra County. He was found at a residence in Albuquerque. Throughout the operation, public announcements and police sirens were repeatedly used to encourage the suspect to surrender.

After approximately one hour with no compliance, a search warrant was drafted and executed. Upon entry, verbal commands were issued, and Raymond walked to the hallway and complied. He was taken into custody without further incident.

Route 66 Operation is a collaborative effort with the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office, the New Mexico State Police, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, and the New Mexico Corrections Department’s Probation and Parole Division.

Arrested:

RONALD EDWARD RAYMOND (67)

Charge: Homicide by Vehicle (DWI)

Earlier that same day, while operating in an undercover capacity in northeast Albuquerque, Crime Suppression Agents contacted two male subjects, Jeremiah Taylor (23) and Corey Taylor (37), who facilitated two narcotics transactions with the agents. Both suspects were arrested and face felony charges.

Arrested:

JEREMIAH TAYLOR (23)

Charges:

• Trafficking a Controlled Substance

• Conspiracy to Traffic a Controlled Substance

COREY TAYLOR (37)

Charges:

• Trafficking a Controlled Substance

• Conspiracy to Traffic a Controlled Substance

The New Mexico State Police remain committed to proactive enforcement operations and targeting individuals who pose a threat to public safety.