PASSED OUT DRUNK - W/KIDS

2/12, Yatahey

Three parents were arrested at T&R Market Gas Station on Highway 491 at 10:20 pm. McKinley County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Monty Yazzie was dispatched; responding to a call from the security officer who witnessed a van pull into the gas station and park. Charges include DWI and child abuse, first offense, for placing several children in a dangerous situation.

Yazzie approached the vehicle to find three sleeping adults with five minors. Yazzie woke the female driver, Stephanie Cleveland, 34, and placed her under arrest for DWI and child abuse. Stephanie Cleveland had her son in the vehicle. Two male passengers, Justin Slinkey, 41...

The McKinley County Sheriff’s Office hours of operation will be changing effective March 5. The office will be open Monday through Thursday. New office hours effective also March 5 will be 7 am to 6 pm.

The McKinley County Sheriff’s office will be closed on Fridays. This does not include patrol. They will continue to work 24/7. Taking calls through metro dispatch at (505) 722-2231. For emergencies call 911.

The McKinley County Sheriff’s office will also be changing the hours that we provide fingerprinting effective March 6. Hours will now be Mon. - Thurs. 8 am - 12 pm and 1 pm - 5 pm.

 

Gallup Police Department received a report of gunshots heard near the Catherine Miller Elementary School at 12:04 pm on Feb. 15.

Gallup Police Officers Norman Bowman and Ryan Blackgoat arrived at the location and had the school go on lockdown. The area the gunshots were heard was from the Navajo Reservation area and Navajo Police were notified.

Navajo Police, New Mexico State Police, and Gallup Police searched the area north of the school for suspects. State Police deployed a helicopter and drone to assist in the search. No contact was made with anyone in the area.  The students and staff of Catherine Miller Elementary School were released on time and unharmed.

Any sex offender who needs to update information on Fridays will need to call the sex offender registration office phone and leave a message with a return phone number. Your call will be returned the following Monday.

The sex offender registration phone number is (505) 722-8514, which is available 24/7. It is your responsibility as a registered sex offender to notify the McKinley County Sheriff’s Office of any changes. Any questions contact: Judith Grijalva McKinley County Sheriff’s Sex Offender Compliance Office, 300 B West Nizhoni Blvd., or call (505) 722-8514.