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NMSP involved in officer-involved shooting in Hobbs

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HOBBS, N.M. — Two New Mexico State Police Officers were involved in a shooting that left one man dead Jan. 6.

On Jan. 6, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting involving the NMSP.

State Police Agents learned that at approximately 6 pm, two NMSP...

U.S. Attorney's Office, FBI investigate suspected child sexual abuse

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ALBUQUERQUE — The FBI is investigating allegations of child sexual abuse involving a minor against a man in Vanderwagen.

Nolin Leupp, 26, appeared before a federal judge Dec. 31 and will remain on conditions of release pending trial, which has not been scheduled, on charges of receiving child sexual abuse material.

According to court documents, on Dec. 8, a witness reported a suspected sexual assault involving Leupp and a minor victim. The witness further disclosed concerning communications between Leupp and the victim, including Snapchat messages of a sexual nature and plans to meet late at night.

During a subsequent interview on Dec. 19, Leupp admitted to a romantic relationship...

U.S Attorney, FBI announce additional charges for serial murderer, sexual abuser

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ALBUQUERQUE — Federal prosecutors have filed six additional charges against Labar Tsethlikai, an enrolled member of Zuni Pueblo, for kidnapping and assault with a dangerous weapon.  The additional charges are part of a larger series of violent crimes committed by Tsethlikai against Native American men across New Mexico between 2022 and 2024.  The added charges correspond to five additional victims.

Tsethlikai, 51, now faces a 17-count second superseding indictment charging him with five additional counts of kidnapping and one count of assault with a dangerous weapon as follows:

Count 5: Kidnapping of a man on or about May 19, 2023, in McKinley County 
Count 11: Kidnapping of a man...

Missing juvenile

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UPDATE: Kyesha has been found.

Gallup Police are asking for the public's help in finding Kyesha Talk.

Kyesha is 16 years old. She is five feet and five inches tall, and weighs about 130 pounds. She has brown eyes and light brown hair.

Kyesha was last seen leaving for Gallup High School on the morning of Dec. 5. She was wearing blue jeans, a black hoodie, and white shoes with some black on them. She may be staying with a boyfriend by the name of “Ace” on the west side of Gallup.

Anyone with information on Kyesha's whereabouts is asked to call Metro Dispatch at (505) 722-2002 or the Gallup Police at (505) 863-9365.


NMSP investigate quadruple homicide in Belen

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BELEN, N.M. — The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate a quadruple homicide that occurred at a residence on Camino Escondido in Belen on Dec. 14.

Agents learned that at around 3:30 am., the Valencia County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from Diego Leyva, 16, who told the dispatcher he had killed his family. When deputies arrived, Diego walked out of the residence with his hands in the air and was extremely intoxicated. He was taken into custody without incident. Deputies entered the residence to find Leonardo Leyva, 42, Adriana Bencomo, 35, Adrian Leyva, 16, and Alexander Leyva, 14, all deceased from suspected gunshot wounds. A handgun...

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