Alamogordo NM
5-03-2026 9:41am

Alamogordo Town News Alamogordo Police Department Weekly Activity Summary: April 20–26, 2026

The Alamogordo Police Department released its weekly activity log covering April 20 to April 26, 2026. The report highlights a range of incidents including arrests, citations, juvenile referrals, and ongoing investigations. Below is a categorized summary of key activities. Individual names are not included per standard reporting practices for this overview.

Warrant-Related Arrests and Compliance Issues

• Multiple adults were arrested or served on Municipal, Magistrate, District, and federal court warrants. Charges included failure to appear, failure to pay fines, probation violations, and failure to comply with conditions of release.

• Several individuals were released on their own recognizance or held pending hearings in respective courts.

• One extraditable warrant for controlled substances out of Colorado was served at the detention center.

Violent Crimes and Domestic Incidents

• Several arrests for Battery and Battery Against a Household Member, including cases involving disturbances and domestic calls. Some led to incarceration pending bond or Magistrate Court hearings.

• One arrest on warrants for Aggravated Battery on a Household Member, Abuse of a Child, Intimidation of a Witness, and related charges.

• Additional charges included Aggravated Assault (Deadly Weapon), False Imprisonment, and Harassment.

• Multiple juvenile referrals to the Juvenile Probation Office (JPO) for Battery, Aggravated Assault, and related offenses, often stemming from school incidents. Juveniles were typically released to parents or guardians.

Property Crimes

• Shoplifting/Larceny: Several Non-Traffic Citations issued for shoplifting, including incidents at retail locations. One case also involved removal of shopping carts.

• Auto Burglaries: Multiple reports of vehicles entered unlawfully. Items taken included firearms, cash, and loose change. At least one juvenile arrest linked to auto burglary, larceny of a firearm, tampering with evidence, unlawful possession of a handgun, and trafficking a controlled substance.

• Trespassing: Numerous citations and arrests for criminal trespass, including park closure hours violations.

• Criminal Damage and Related: Charges for criminal damage to property and scavenging.

• Burglary/Theft: One reported commercial burglary with cash stolen; a suspect was developed. Additional identity theft and forgery arrests.

Drug and Firearm-Related Offenses

• Arrests for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm through agency assists with task forces.

• Juvenile referrals for cannabis possession in restricted areas.

• Firearm-related: Arrests for negligent use of a firearm, unlawful possession of a handgun, and shots-fired incidents. One adult charged with negligent use of a deadly weapon.

• Federal warrants served for possession and use of controlled substances, plus one for possession and distribution of child pornography (turned over to federal authorities).

Traffic and DUI Incidents

• Multiple Driving Under the Influence (DUI) arrests following traffic stops; individuals booked or cited to appear in Municipal Court.

• Routine traffic stops also uncovered warrants and other violations.

Other Incidents and Citations

• Disorderly Conduct: Several arrests or citations from disturbance calls.

• Interference with Public Officers and resisting/obstructing: Charges in school and operational contexts.

• Fraud and Forgery: Multiple counts in one warrant arrest.

• Tampering with Public Utilities: Criminal summons issued.

• Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor: Related to firearm discharge investigation.

• School-based disturbances led to juvenile referrals for battery and interference offenses.

• One operation with the White Mountain Drug Task Force resulted in multiple arrests, including assaults on peace officers and child abuse charges.

Overall Notes

The week featured a mix of proactive warrant services, response to disturbances and property crimes, and collaborative efforts with task forces. Many cases involved repeat contacts via warrants. Juvenile matters were referred appropriately to JPO, with most released to guardians. Investigations continue into several burglaries and thefts.

This summary is based on the official Alamogordo Police Department weekly log and does not represent a complete list of all calls for service.

For full details, refer to the department’s activity logs on the City of Alamogordo website. https://coa-utilities.com/DocumentCenter/View/18026/April-20-to-April-26-2026-PDF

Residents are encouraged to secure vehicles and report suspicious activity promptly.

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