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As previously reported by AlamogordoTownNews.org Alamogordo has seen an increase in kidnappings. Now per a release from the City of Alamogordo Police Department, the Alamogordo Police Department has made multiple arrests following an investigation into a kidnapping that occurred in mid-2023.
In early January 2024, officers received information regarding the alleged abduction of a female victim several months prior. Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that the victim, who was acquainted with some of the suspects, had been forcibly taken from a residence in north Alamogordo and transported to a second location elsewhere in the city. Investigators learned that the victim was restrained and subjected to prolonged physical abuse before eventually being released.
As a result of the investigation, 32-year-old Ernesto Robles, 32-year-old Vanessa Renteria, and 30-year-old Samantha Martinez, were taken into custody on August 11, 2025. All three were booked into the Otero County Detention Center and are awaiting court proceedings. A fourth suspect has been identified, and a warrant for their arrest remains active.
These arrests highlight the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to address kidnapping and related crimes in the Alamogordo area. While Alamogordo is a small town it has a growing crime problem and citizens must remain vigilant.
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