Alamogordo Town News Weekly Police Activity Recap March 30 – April 5, 2026

Alamogordo Town News continues its commitment to keeping local residents informed with a complete, anonymized recap of all incidents handled by the Alamogordo Police Department during the week of March 30 to April 5, 2026. This report draws directly from the official weekly log released by the department. Officers responded to a wide range of calls, including property crimes, traffic violations, domestic disturbances, juvenile referrals, and several arrests on outstanding warrants. Multiple individuals were incarcerated at the Otero County Detention Center pending court appearances, while several juveniles were referred to the Juvenile Probation Office and released to guardians.

No fatalities or major injuries were reported beyond one unattended death ruled as natural causes. For the complete official document, including any additional case details, click here:

http://www.alamogordofd.com/DocumentCenter/View/17997/March-30-to-April-5-2026-PDF

Crime Recap by Type (all incidents listed anonymously and grouped by offense):

Criminal Sexual Penetration & Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor

One referral to Juvenile Probation Office for one count of Criminal Sexual Penetration and one count of Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor (March 30). Subject to appear in court when summoned.

Making a Bomb Scare

One summons issued to Magistrate Court (March 30). Subject to appear when summoned.

Shoplifting

Three incidents: two subjects charged and incarcerated at OCDC following shoplifting calls at business premises (March 30); one additional summons to Municipal Court (April 5).

Trespassing

Multiple charges, including paired with shoplifting (two incidents, March 30) and paired with forgery/breaking and entering (one incident, March 31). Subjects incarcerated where applicable.

Possession of a Controlled Substance & Drug Paraphernalia

Multiple incidents, including two counts of possession plus paraphernalia (March 30, agency assist); additional possession charges paired with criminal damage to household property (March 30 and others).

Unattended Death

One incident on Pecan Drive (March 30). APD, AFD, and AMR responded to CPR in progress; death ruled natural causes. Case closed.

Auto Burglary & Attempted Auto Burglary

Seven auto burglary incidents (totaling multiple counts); two attempted auto burglary counts. Several paired with conspiracy, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, resisting/evading/obstructing, and public nuisance (primarily March 30 public contact; one additional on April 5). Several juveniles involved and released to guardians.

Criminal Damage to Property

Multiple incidents, including damage to household member property, damage over $1,000, and general criminal damage calls. Several subjects arrested and incarcerated; others received non-traffic citations (NTCs).

Resisting, Evading, or Obstructing an Officer

Seven incidents, often paired with other charges such as auto burglary, disorderly conduct, or reckless driving. Multiple arrests and incarcerations.

Public Nuisance

Three incidents, primarily tied to the March 30 auto burglary group.

Disorderly Conduct

Five incidents, including juvenile referrals to JPO (released to guardians) and adult arrests or citations. One paired with battery upon a peace officer.

Forgery, Breaking & Entering

One arrest on Magistrate warrant for forgery, breaking and entering, and two counts of trespassing (March 31); additional failure-to-pay-fines warrant served.

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)

Four incidents: paired with speeding (March 31), open container and wrongful use of public property (March 31), and two standalone traffic-stop DWIs (April 1 and April 4). All subjects incarcerated at OCDC pending court.

Battery Against a Household Member & Interference with Communications

Multiple incidents, including one paired with kidnapping and aggravated battery against a household member (April 1). Subjects arrested and transported to OCDC.

Reckless Driving

One incident paired with resisting/evading/obstructing (April 1).

Cannabis Within a Restricted Area (School Property)

Two juvenile referrals to JPO (one at Alamogordo High School on April 1; one on school property April 3). Both released to guardians.

Unlawful Use of a License

One arrest following traffic stop (April 1).

Outstanding Warrants

Multiple arrests throughout the week for failure to appear, failure to comply, failure to pay fines, and other warrants from local, county, and out-of-state courts (Lincoln County, El Paso County, Tularosa, Sierra County, etc.). Subjects incarcerated pending court appearances.

Animal Nuisances / Animals at Large

Several non-traffic citations issued for animals at large and animal nuisances (April 2 and April 4).

Other Citations & Referrals

Additional municipal citations for disorderly conduct and related offenses.

Alamogordo Town News thanks the Alamogordo Police Department for its continued transparency in sharing these weekly logs. Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity immediately by calling 911 or the non-emergency line. Stay safe, and check back with Alamogordo Town News and KALH Radio for the latest local updates.

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