9-26-2025 5:33pm

Alamogordo's Darren King Arrested for Sexual Crimes Against Minor

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo's Darren King Arrested for Sexual Crimes Against Minor - AlamogordoTownNews.org via APD

Alamogordo, NM —A 50-year-old Alamogordo resident has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies following an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old child, according to a news release issued by the Alamogordo Police Department.

The investigation began on September 17, 2025, after authorities received a report of an alleged assault that occurred on or about August 6, 2025, in the 1300 block of Jefferson Avenue. Detectives from the Alamogordo Police Department launched an immediate inquiry, gathering evidence and conducting interviews related to the incident.

As a result, Darren King was taken into custody and charged with the following offenses:

• Three counts of Criminal Sexual Penetration of a Minor (13–18 years of age)

• Intimidation of a Witness

• Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor

King was booked into the Otero County Detention Center, where he remains pending his initial court appearance. The case is expected to proceed through the 12th Judicial District Court, with further details to be released as the investigation continues.

Community Response and Broader Context

The arrest follows a series of recent prosecutions in Alamogordo and Las Cruces related to child sex abuse.

This case also comes amid broader statewide discussions about child protection, trafficking prevention, and institutional accountability—especially in light of recent legislative proposals to investigate systemic abuse, such as Rep. Andrea Romero’s push for a truth commission into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch.

Sources and Citations

• Alamogordo Police Department News Release

• 2nd Life Media AlamogordoTownNews.org Coverage

• KALH Radio News

• NewMexicoConservativeNews.com