Alamogordo Police Weekly Activity Log: Drug Offenses, Warrants, and Domestic Incidents Dominate January 5-11, 2026 Arrests

The Alamogordo Police Department (APD) has published its weekly activity summary for the period of January 5 to January 11, 2026, providing insight into the department’s enforcement priorities and community safety efforts during the early post-holiday period. The log focuses on major incidents and arrests, though it does not capture every call for service handled by officers.

Key categories of crimes and arrests reported include:

• Drug-Related Offenses: A prominent focus, with charges involving possession of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and other controlled substances; possession of drug paraphernalia; trafficking or distribution; tampering with evidence (frequently connected to narcotics cases); and related firearms violations by felons. Several operations involved joint efforts with the White Mountain Drug Task Force.

• Warrants and Violations: One of the most common arrest triggers, including outstanding Magistrate, Municipal, and District Court warrants—often for failure to appear (FTA) or failure to pay fines/fees (FTP). Arrests also stemmed from probation violation orders and assists with adult probation services.

• Domestic Violence and Assault: Multiple cases led to charges of aggravated battery against household members, assault (including aggravated forms with intent or deadly weapons), and associated criminal damage to property stemming from domestic-related disputes.

• Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Traffic Violations: DWI arrests occurred, some from routine traffic stops and others involving crashes. Related charges in these incidents included reckless driving, open container violations, and other traffic misdemeanors resulting in custody.

• Property Crimes and Theft: Incidents addressed shoplifting, trespassing (commonly at businesses or private properties), burglary or breaking-and-entering elements, and property damage. Some encounters escalated to include resisting arrest or obstructing officers.

• Disorderly Conduct, Battery, and Public Order Violations: Charges encompassed disorderly conduct, simple battery, concealing identity, resisting/evading/obstructing law enforcement, and disturbances from public altercations or fights.

Other notable mentions in the log included isolated felony-level charges tied to broader investigations, such as firearms-related violations or evidence tampering.

The APD continues to emphasize proactive enforcement in areas like narcotics, warrant service, and domestic violence response, consistent with patterns observed in recent weekly reports (including heightened focus during and after holiday seasons). All individuals referenced in the log are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

For the full details, including specific incident narratives, the official PDF is available on the City of Alamogordo’s website: https://www.ci.alamogordo.nm.us/DocumentCenter/View/17867/January-5-2026-to-January-11-2026-PDF.

Community members seeking additional information can contact the APD Records Division at 575-439-4300 or submit requests online through the city’s portal. This regular transparency release supports public awareness of local law enforcement activities in Alamogordo.

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