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Law Enforcement News
- Colfax County Sheriff Department Promotes Beto Dominiguez
- Raton Police Department Promotes Two New Officers
Posted March 10, 2024
Colfax County Sheriff Department Promotes Beto Dominguez
On March 1, 2024 Sheriff Baca swore in Detective Dominguez as Lieutenant of the Colfax County Sheriffs Office. Lieutenant Dominguez.
Lieutenant Dominguez has served in law enforcement for the past 17 years, 11 years previously with the Raton Police Departments, and the past 5 1/2 years with the Colfax County Sheriff Department. Lieutenant Dominguez will continue to assist with investigations.
Posted March 7, 2024
Raton Police Department Promotes Two Officers
James Valdez is hereby promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief. James has served in the capacity of Captain for the last 9 years with a total time of service to the City of Raton of 23 years. Deputy Chief Valdez is an invaluable part of our team, the City of Raton and its citizens are well served by him in this position.
Cory Coca is hereby promoted to the rank of Captain. Cory has served in the capacity of Patrol Sergeant for the last 9 years with a total time of service to the City of Raton of 19 ½ years. Captain Coca is another invaluable part of our team; the City of Raton and its citizens are well served by him in this position.
Congratulations Deputy Chief Valdez and Captain Coca!!
Chief Garcia
Thank you to the Raton Police Department for their dedication and service. And, thank you Marty for your coverage of the events.
May 3, 2024
ARRESTS
Andrew Madrid (52 – Raton) – driving while license revoked
TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
Jonathan Cruz (Capulin, NM) – no insurance
Andrew Madrid (Raton) – driving while license revoked
Angelyca Ruiz (Raton) – no insurance
May 2, 2024
ARRESTS
Daniel LaFleiche (56 – Raton) – possession of meth
Jonathon Maestas (41 – Albuquerque) – Union County District Court warrant for probation violation on a charge of possession of a controlled substance
Rick Ortiz (62 – Raton) – Magistrate Court arrest warrant, based on the Criminal Complaint & Affidavit for Arrest, on charges of tampering with public records, perjury, forgery, & making a false report of violation of the Criminal Code
James Shell (41 – Raton) – Magistrate Court warrant for failure to appear on a charge of possession of meth & a Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear on charges of driving while license suspended, no registration, & no insurance
TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
Enriquez Cortez (Ranchos de Taos) – no driver’s license & no registration
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