Socorro County Sheriff's Blotter

The following items were taken from reports at the Socorro County Sheriff's Department.

Nov. 27
A woman from Albuquerque reported at 5 p.m. that unknown suspects had broken out a window on her vehicle while it was parked in the Veguita area. The window had been broken by rocks, and one was still in the vehicle. There was body damage also caused by rocks. No suspects at time of report.
An officer met with both the suspect and the victim at 7:40 p.m. in Escondida. It was learned that the victim had come to pick up her daughter from the suspect, and take her to live in Truth or Consequences. The suspect did not want to release the daughter, and a physical confrontation ensued. Neither one wanted to press charges but wanted the incident documented.

Nov. 29
An officer was dispatched at 6 p.m. to mile marker 144 on Interstate 25 on the report of a stolen ATV and trailer, being pulled by a blue Blazer, which was northbound from the Truth or Consequences area. The vehicle and trailer was located and pulled over. The driver stated he was transporting the trailer and ATV to Albuquerque for a friend. The actual owner of the ATV was contacted and positively identified the items as his. A criminal complaint was issued and the suspect is to appear in Magistrate Court Dec. 17 on the charge of receiving stolen property.

Nov. 30
An officer responded at 8:15 a.m. to a call from Polvadera, where a man had been found deceased. It was learned that the deceased had numerous medical problems. OMI was called to the scene and the victim was pronounced. An officer investigated an abandoned vehicle at mile marker 163 on Interstate 25 at 9 a.m. The vehicle had extensive damage to the entire front end. A number was found and the owner was called. It was learned that the vehicle had been stolen from the Albuquerque area. The victim came to the location and recovered the vehicle. It is unknown where the vehicle sustained damage.

Dec. 1
A Veguita woman reported at 4 p.m. that she found that jewelry and two saddles had been taken from her residence and storage shed. She gave the name of a possible suspect. The items had been taken sometime over a one month period the suspect was staying at her residence.

Dec. 3
A woman in San Antonio reported at 4 a.m. that the suspect arrived at her house intoxicated. She said he consumed more alcoholic beverages after he got there. She stated that he asked for some paperwork and when she could not produce it he battered her, and then attempted to batter her sister. She had physical evidence of being battered. The suspect was placed under arrest and taken to the detention center.

Dec. 4
A Veguita man reported at 10:27 a.m. that someone had broken the window to his shop. He stated that he heard his dogs barking at midnight, but did not see any suspicious characters in the area. No suspects at time of report.

Dec. 5
A driver was pulled over at 8 p.m. for a traffic violation on Interstate 25 at mile marker 177. An NCIC check showed that the Los Lunas man had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was transported to the detention center.
A man in Veguita reported at noon that someone made entry into his home by breaking a window and opening the front door. Taken from the residence was audio/video equipment. No suspects at time of report.
A driver was pulled over at 11:45 p.m. in the vicinity of Wheeler and Monterey in Veguita and could not produce a driver’s license. An NCIC check showed that his license was suspended/revoked, plus he had a warrant for his arrest. He was taken to the detention center.

Dec. 6
An officer responded at 7:23 a.m. on the report of a deceased person in Lemitar. The person had numerous medical problems. OMI was called to the scene and the victim was pronounced.

Dec. 7
A man in San Antonio reported at 7:20 p.m. that he was westbound on Highway 380 when his left rear window was shattered. He stated that he believed someone fired a small projectile, like a BB or pellet, towards his vehicle and struck the window. He checked the area but could not see anyone. No suspects at time of report.
A woman came to the Sheriff’s Department at 2 p.m. stating that she had a warrant for her arrest and wanted to turn herself in. A check confirmed the warrant.
An officer met with adult probation officers who placed an arrest order on the suspect due to his having a positive “UA.” He was placed under arrest and transported to the Socorro County Detention Center.

Dec. 8
A vehicle driven by a Socorro man was westbound on Highway 380 at 9:30 a.m. when it hit a patch of black ice. The driver lost control of the vehicle which exited the roadway at mile marker 47 and struck a guardrail, causing damage to both the guardrail and the vehicle.
A vehicle driven by a Mesquite, Nevada, woman was traveling westbound on Highway 60 at mile marker 125, when it entered a high wind area, and gusts of wind pushed the vehicle off the roadway, causing the tractor-trailer to overturn. There were no injuries and a tow truck was called to the scene. Due to high winds the semi was moved to a safe area, but the tow had to be postponed until the winds died down.

Dec. 9
A Socorro man reported at 4 p.m. that unknown suspects killed two full grown cows and a calf. It appeared that another animal had been killed and possibly taken by the suspects. Evidence at mile marker 137 on Highway 60 indicated that this other animal had been dragged to a waiting vehicle and taken away. No suspects at time of report.

Dec. 10
A Veguita man reported at 3 p.m. that he found a dead cow on the boundary of his property on Lopez Road. He was concerned with the odor and wanted to remove the cow from his property. It is unknown who owns the cow. The man had the cow removed.

Dec. 13
An officer was dispatched at 11 a.m. to the Fort Craig rest area on Interstate 25 on a report of vandalism. The complainant stated that someone threw a rock through a window, which was double-paned. The rock was located inside the lobby area. Damaged was estimated at $300.
A man in Veguita reported at 3:30 p.m. that a black gooseneck trailer had been taken from property in Belen. The officer met with the victim’s neighbor who stated that he had been called, and said that a box truck was seen taking the trailer from the yard. The unknown suspect rammed the gate when leaving the yard with the trailer. The victim stated that he has had other items taken off the property in the past.

Socorro County Sheriff's Blotter