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Law Enforcement News
- Law Enforcement Partners
- Officer Jou Graduates from New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy
- Colfax County Sheriff’s Office Sponsors Crisis Intervention Training
- Vigil Maldonado Detention Center Receives Accreditation
- Colfax County Sheriff Department Conducts Joint Training Exercise
- Gerald Lucero Arrested on Multiple Charges
- Deputy Grosvenor Receives First-Ever Leadership Award from Law Enforcement Academy
- Colfax County Sheriff Department Promotes Beto Dominiguez
- Raton Police Department Promotes Two New Officers
November 20, 2024
ARRESTS
Justin Goss (34 – Raton) – possession of Fentanyl, possession of meth, resisting, evading, or obstructing an officer, & a District Court bench warrant for failure to comply with conditions of release on a charge of possession of a controlled substance
Lanora Padilla (25 – Raton) – two Magistrate Court bench warrants for failure to comply with conditions of probation on charges of battery on a household member
TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
Johnny Pacheco (Raton) – expired registration
Larry Ulibarri (Raton) – expired registration
CALLS FOR SERVICE (November 19)
Animal call – 1
Audible alarm – 1
Child abuse – 1
Forgery/fraud/embezzlement – 1
Hang up/misdial – 1
Officer issuing warrant – 2
Traffic control – 1
Traffic stop – 1 (verbal warning)
Welfare check – 1
November 19, 2024
ARRESTS
Ryan Holland (43 – Ruidoso, NM) – District Court bench warrant for failure to comply with conditions of probation on underlying charges of larceny, burglary of a vehicle, & tampering with evidence
NON-TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
15 year old female (Raton) – battery
CALLS FOR SERVICE (November 18)
Animal call – 2
Child abuse – 1
Fight – 1
Larceny – 1
Officer issuing citations/warrant – 1
Robbery – 1
Threats/harassment – 1
Traffic stop – 3 (verbal warnings)
Vandalism/criminal damage – 1
November 18, 2024
ARRESTS
Daniel LaFleich (57 – Raton) – breaking & entering
Elijah Martinez (23 – Raton) – Department of Corrections arrest order for violating conditions of probation on a current conviction of attempted robbery
Adam Mitchell (51 – Raton) – battery on a household member
Jordan Trujillo (28 – Raton) – possession of meth
TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
Nicolas Cardenas (Cimarron) – no insurance
Wendy Harrera-Rentenia (El Paso, TX) – no insurance & driver to be licensed
Brandon Martin (Raton) – no insurance
Amanda Young (Raton) – expired registration & no insurance
CALLS FOR SERVICE (November 15-17)
Accident – 3
Animal call – 4
Assault/battery – 1
Assist other agency – 3
Burglary/breaking & entering – 2
Check property – 2
Check Subject – 2
Check vehicle – 1
Civil standby – 2
Frequent patrol – 1
Intoxicated driver – 1
Larceny – 1
Missing person – 1
Robbery – 1
Silent alarm – 1
Suspicious subject – 1
Threats/harassment – 1
Verbal confrontation – 1
Welfare check – 1
November 15, 2024
ARRESTS
Christy Gaughran (58 – Raton) – battery against a household member
Mateo Tapia-Muniz (20 – Raton) – Magistrate Court bench warrant for failure to appear in court on a charge of aggravated battery
CALLS FOR SERVICE (November 14)
Animal call – 1
Assault/battery – 2
Assist other agency – 1
Check subject – 1
Hang up/misdial – 1
Larceny – 1
Noise disturbance – 1
Public assist – 1
Remove subject – 2
Restraining order violation – 1
Suspicious vehicle – 1
Threats/harassment – 1
Welfare check – 1
November 14, 2024
ARRESTS
Derrick Romero (38 – Raton) – District Court bench warrant for failure to comply with conditions of probation on an underlying charge of failure to register as a sex offender
TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
Jordan Trujillo (Raton) – no registration & no insurance
CALLS FOR SERVICE (November 13)
Accident – 2
Animal call – 2
Escort – 1
Forgery/fraud/embezzlement – 1
Hang up/misdial – 1
Officer issuing citations/warrants – 1
Threat/harassment – 1
Vandalism/criminal damage to property – 1
November 13, 2024
ARRESTS
Christy Gaughran (58 – Raton) – criminal trespass
NON-TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
11 year old female (Raton) – possession of marijuana on school property
13 year old male (Raton) – battery
CALLS FOR SERVICE (November 12)
Accident – 2
Animal call – 2
Audible alarm – 1
Drug activity – 1
Check vehicle – 1
Remove subject – 1
Verbal confrontation – 1
Welfare check – 1
November 12, 2024
ARRESTS
Darrel Cardenas (36 – Raton) – battery against a household member
Rhain Cordova (26 – Holman, NM) – Mora County Magistrate warrant for arrest, based on finding probable cause, on charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, false imprisonment, criminal damage to property of a household member, & criminal trespass
Kallista Dorrance (28 – Raton) – Magistrate Court bench warrant for failure to pay court fines on charges of no insurance & expired registration
Patricia Johnson (43 – Raton) – battery against a household member
Matthew Leyba (31 – Albuquerque) – criminal trespass
CALLS FOR SERVICE (November 7-11)
Disabled/unattended vehicle – 13
Public assist – 12
Assist other agency – 6
Welfare check – 6
Animal call – 5
Threats/harassment – 4
Accident – 3
Assault/battery – 3
Check property – 3
Check vehicle – 3
Remove subject – 3
Audible alarm – 2
Disturbance – 2
Frequent patrol – 2
Motorist assist – 2
Silent alarm – 2
Suspicious subject – 2
Burglary/breaking & entering – 1
Forgery/fraud/embezzlement – 1
Hang up/misdial – 1
Vandalism/criminal damage to property – 1
Verbal confrontation – 1
November 7, 2024
ARRESTS
Louis Padilla (35 – Raton) – Magistrate Court bench warrant for failure to pay court fines on a
charge of driving while license suspended
NON-TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
Patience & Jesse Urquijo (Raton) – 4 counts each of failure to enforce compulsory school
attendance
CALLS FOR SERVICE (November 5-6)
Hang up/misdial – 4
Officer issuing citations/warrants – 3
Welfare check – 3
Animal call – 2
Forgery/fraud/embezzlement – 2
Public assist – 2
Assist other agency – 1
Audible alarm – 1
Check property – 1
Disturbance – 1
Domestic fight – 1
Drug activity – 1
Lost/found property – 1
Missing person – 1
Silent alarm – 1
Speeding/reckless driver – 1
Law Enforcement Partners
Posted November 19, 2024
Public Service Announcement
The Raton Police Department is currently collaborating with Law Enforcement Partners of Bowling Green, Ky to create a department calendar for 2025. They will be calling local businesses in our area to seek sponsorship for advertising space on the calendars. This is not a scam; Law Enforcement Partners is acting in collaboration with the Raton Police Department. If you have any questions about the collaboration, you can contact Chief John Garcia or Captain Cory Coca at 575-445-2704.
Officer Jou Graduates from New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy
Posted November 18, 2024
The Raton Police Department announced that Officer Sean Jou has graduated from the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy. Over the course of four challenging months, Officer Jou demonstrated remarkable mental and physical resilience. His leadership skills were recognized with the Director’s Award of Leadership, as he served as the class leader throughout his training. The Raton Police Department and our community will benefit from Officer Jou on the job.
Raton Police Department Press Release
September 19, 2024. Chief John Garcia
Colfax County Sheriff’s Office Sponsors Crisis Intervention Training
August 30. 2024 the Colfax County Sheriff’s Office sponsored a week-long Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) at the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish office in Raton.
We were joined by the Public Safety Psychology Group (PSPG) from Albuquerque, which provided essential training to help law enforcement recognize and respond to individuals in crisis. The class was open to all local agencies free of cost. Officers from our agency, the Vigil Maldonado Detention Center, Detention officers from Curry County, and the Huerfano County Sheriff’s Office participated in hands-on scenarios, honing their verbal de-escalation skills and building confidence in handling situations involving mental illness.
The Colfax County Sheriff’s Department is committed to improving our response to those in need and ensuring the safety and well-being of our community.
Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Receives Accreditation
Posted August 5, 2024
Office of the County Manager
August 5, 2024
Press Release-VMDC Accreditation
On August 1, 2024, Colfax County Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center (VMDC) Warden, Regina
Slade received official notification and congratulations on receiving accreditation by the New
Mexico Adult Detention Professional Standards Council.
Warden Slade and her staff worked hard to meet the Professional Standards required to
achieve accreditation.
In July of 2022 Warden Slade was promoted to Warden. Colfax County Manager, Monte Gore
mandated that the new warden would get the jail accredited. This process took two years to
accomplish. Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center is the first smaller jail to achieve full
accreditation with the New Mexico Adult Detention Professional Standards Council.
Warden Slade said this was a difficult process, however she has a sense of accomplishment.
Warden Slade also acknowledges previous Wardens for their hard work and moving things
forward. Warden Slade appreciates Colfax County Leadership and the County Attorney for their
help and support in getting the facility accredited.
This is an outstanding achievement for Colfax County to receive this prestigious recognition.
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Colfax County Sheriff Department Conducts Joint Training Exercises
Posted June 24, 2024
On June 21, 2024 the Colfax County Sheriffs office conducted a joint training with the following agencies:
Union County Sheriff’s Office, New Mexico State Police, Angel Fire Police, State Parks Police, Union County Emergency Manager, Raton Fire Department, Des Moines EMS, Grenville EMS, and Capulin EMS.
The training was held in Des Moines New Mexico at the local school. The purpose of the training was focused on the recovery of victims after the aftermath of an active shooter and or major crisis. TAC*ONE Consulting did a great job and we look forward to future trainings in our area.
Gerald Lucero Arrested on Multiple Charges
Posted June 5, 2024
Colfax County Sheriff’s Office Press release update
update regarding the arrest made on June 2, 2024. The suspect in custody has been identified as Gerald Lucero.
Lucero faces multiple charges, including:
Three counts of assault with intent to commit a violent felony
Three counts of resisting, evading, or obstructing a peace officer
One count of reckless driving.
The Colfax County Sheriff’s Office appreciates the cooperation and assistance from New Mexico State Police in ensuring the safety and security of Colfax County residents.
Further updates on this case will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Deputy Grosvenor Receives First-Ever Leadership Award from Law Enforcement Academy
June 5, 2024 – The following is provided by the Colfax County Sheriff’s Department.
We are thrilled to announce the return of Deputy Grosvenor to our office! After completing the New Mexico Law Enforcement class #207 on June 4th, 2024, Deputy Grosvenor has returned with even more knowledge, skills, and a prestigious honor.
Not only did Deputy Grosvenor graduate from the academy but also received a special recognition—the first-ever Leadership Award bestowed by the academy! The award was chosen and awarded by the NMLEA Academy Director Sonya Chavez. Throughout the rigorous training, Deputy Grosvenor exhibited exceptional leadership qualities, serving as the class leader from the 3rd week until the completion of the academy.
We couldn’t be prouder of Deputy Grosvenor’s accomplishments and are excited to see the positive impact he will continue to make within our community and office.
Please join us in welcoming Deputy Grosvenor back with open congratulating them on this remarkable achievement!
Posted March 5, 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.
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