BAD CHECK AND GREEN LEAVES
Gallup, May 28
Officers Alana Bradley and Molina were called out around 2:15 pm to the Penny Pinchers after someone named Jamal reported two females and a male inside a red passenger car trying to cash a fraudulent check. Jamal said there was a woman inside the store, and a woman outside...
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Man arrested in bloody Walmart stabbing
In a twist of irony, a man that was a victim of a stabbing earlier this week, stabbed a man at Gallup Walmart June 5.
Gallup Police arrested Fernando Largo, 28, of Sundance, N.M. on one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and two counts of tampering with evidence.
The call came into Gallup Police shortly before 4:30 pm, to 1650 West Maloney Ave., in reference to a man who was bleeding profusely from his head.
Patrolman Julio Yazzie was the first officer to arrive on scene and requested paramedics to treat the man’s wound, according to GPD spokesperson Lt. Erin Toadlena-Pablo.
“This victim had lacerations to the head area and informed officers that he was stabbed...
Gallup Police arrested Fernando Largo, 28, of Sundance, N.M. on one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and two counts of tampering with evidence.
The call came into Gallup Police shortly before 4:30 pm, to 1650 West Maloney Ave., in reference to a man who was bleeding profusely from his head.
Patrolman Julio Yazzie was the first officer to arrive on scene and requested paramedics to treat the man’s wound, according to GPD spokesperson Lt. Erin Toadlena-Pablo.
“This victim had lacerations to the head area and informed officers that he was stabbed...
WEEKLY DWI REPORT
Garrett Begay
May 26, 2:21 am
Aggravated DWI (3rd)
McKinley County Sheriff Sgt. Tammy Houghtaling was given an alert to watch for a light blue Ford Escape that was traveling east on Highway 118 and was swerving all over the road and into incoming traffic lanes.
Houghtaling reached Highway 118 and traveled west before the Ford Escape passed her several minutes later. She turned around to pursue the vehicle as it swerved in traffic lanes on Highway 118 and then south on Highway 400, where it eventually stopped.
Houghtaling made contact with the driver, Garrett Begay, 46, of Ft. Wingate. She asked him if he knew why she was trying to stop him, to which he replied that he was...
May 26, 2:21 am
Aggravated DWI (3rd)
McKinley County Sheriff Sgt. Tammy Houghtaling was given an alert to watch for a light blue Ford Escape that was traveling east on Highway 118 and was swerving all over the road and into incoming traffic lanes.
Houghtaling reached Highway 118 and traveled west before the Ford Escape passed her several minutes later. She turned around to pursue the vehicle as it swerved in traffic lanes on Highway 118 and then south on Highway 400, where it eventually stopped.
Houghtaling made contact with the driver, Garrett Begay, 46, of Ft. Wingate. She asked him if he knew why she was trying to stop him, to which he replied that he was...
Honoring the fallen on Memorial Day
Gallup hosts traditional events; dedicates new veterans cemetery
Each year, Memorial Day commemorations pull the community together as people reflect on and show their appreciation for the members of the military who serve their country past and present.
In Gallup, dubbed one of the most patriotic towns in America during the Rand McNally “Best of the Road” contest, it’s no different. Following the placement of wreaths at Hillcrest Cemetery and a parade, residents and visitors converged at the McKinley County Courthouse Square May 27.
COURTHOUSE SQUARE CEREMONY
The ceremony started with a moment of a silence for Sen. John Pinto, D-McKinley/San Juan, who passed away...
Each year, Memorial Day commemorations pull the community together as people reflect on and show their appreciation for the members of the military who serve their country past and present.
In Gallup, dubbed one of the most patriotic towns in America during the Rand McNally “Best of the Road” contest, it’s no different. Following the placement of wreaths at Hillcrest Cemetery and a parade, residents and visitors converged at the McKinley County Courthouse Square May 27.
COURTHOUSE SQUARE CEREMONY
The ceremony started with a moment of a silence for Sen. John Pinto, D-McKinley/San Juan, who passed away...
Weekly Police Activity Report
A BITING WINDOW-BREAKER
Gallup, May 20
For unknown reasons, at least according to a police report, Latefa Hicks, 25, of Yah-Ta-Hey, N.M., went on a rampage at the Hacienda Motel, 2510 E. Highway 66.
Gallup Police Officer Alana Bradley responded to the scene shortly before 2 pm and spoke to victim Mario Casias, 46, who was staying in one of the rooms. He told police that as he sat on the bed in his room an object came hurtling through the window, which turned out to be a cinder block. He then witnessed Hicks pick up another block and throw it through the window.
When he opened the door, Hicks charged at him. Despite attempts to force her off from him, she sunk her teeth into his...
Gallup, May 20
For unknown reasons, at least according to a police report, Latefa Hicks, 25, of Yah-Ta-Hey, N.M., went on a rampage at the Hacienda Motel, 2510 E. Highway 66.
Gallup Police Officer Alana Bradley responded to the scene shortly before 2 pm and spoke to victim Mario Casias, 46, who was staying in one of the rooms. He told police that as he sat on the bed in his room an object came hurtling through the window, which turned out to be a cinder block. He then witnessed Hicks pick up another block and throw it through the window.
When he opened the door, Hicks charged at him. Despite attempts to force her off from him, she sunk her teeth into his...
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