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Two Alamogordo Men and Two Juveniles Arrested for Multiple Auto Burglaries in Greenwood Neighborhood - AlamogordoTownNews.org
4-01-2026 8:03pm
Two Alamogordo Men and Two Juveniles Arrested for Multiple Auto Burglaries in Greenwood Neighborhood
Chris Edwards
Editor
Alamogordo, NM – March 31, 2026 – The Alamogordo Police Department announced the arrest of two adult suspects and two juveniles following a quick response to reports of suspicious activity in the 1300 block of Greenwood on Monday, March 30, 2026.
Officers attempted to make contact with individuals acting suspiciously in the area. The suspects fled, prompting a search of the neighborhood. During the search, officers apprehended Lennexx Vaughns and Gavin Colmenero, along with two juveniles, who were found unlawfully entering vehicles prior to the officers’ arrival.
Vaughns and Colmenero were booked into the Otero County Detention Center on the following charges:
• 5 Counts of Auto Burglary
• 1 Count of Attempt to Commit Auto Burglary
• 2 Counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor
• 2 Counts of Conspiracy
• 1 Count of Resisting, Evading or Obstructing an Officer
• 1 Count of Public Nuisance
The two juveniles were charged with:
• 5 Counts of Auto Burglary
• 1 Count of Conspiracy
• 1 Count of Resisting, Evading or Obstructing an Officer
• 1 Count of Public Nuisance
The juveniles were released to their respective parents or guardians.
This incident comes amid ongoing concerns about property crimes, including auto burglaries, in Alamogordo. Recent police logs have noted multiple thefts from unsecured vehicles, often involving items left inside cars. APD has previously encouraged residents to lock vehicles and avoid leaving valuables in plain sight to deter such opportunistic crimes.
Both adult suspects appeared for first appearance hearings on April 1, 2026, via Google Meet in Otero County Magistrate Court before Judge A. Richard Greene.
All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. No additional details about the specific items taken or any victim statements were released in the initial news release.
Alamogordo Town News / 2nd Life Media will continue to follow developments in this case, including any court outcomes or additional charges. Residents are reminded to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to the Alamogordo Police Department at (575) 439-4300.
Sources: Official Alamogordo Police Department News Release (March 31, 2026), APD Facebook posts, Otero County Magistrate Court docket information. For the latest police logs and crime updates, visit AlamogordoTownNews.org or tune in to KALHRadio.org
