Sheriff's Blotter

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

Jan.4
A Socorro man reported at 11:45 a.m. that the license plate off his 2003 Class C motor home parked at an RV park in San Antonio was missing. He stated that it appeared that the plate was forcibly removed. The bracket holding the plate was broken at the frame. No suspects at time of report. The plate was a permanent New Mexico plate.
Jan. 6
Deputies from the Socorro County Sheriff’s Department and the Magdalena Marshal’s office conducted a search warrant on a residence on County Road 91 in Lemitar. The Marshal’s office had learned of weapons stolen in the Magdalena area were being kept there. Weapons and a controlled substance, and drug paraphernalia were found in a vehicle at the address. The weapons were identified as those taken from the Magdalena area.
Jan. 7
A woman on Abeyta Street reported at 11 a.m. that she received e-mails from the suspect in regards to placing a food order. She stated that during the course of the e-mails the female suspect asked for up front money. The victim became suspicious and called police. The officer learned that the suspect was attempting to use a credit card that was not hers, and the credit card had been flagged by the credit card company. The officer was unable to obtain any further information on the suspect. An agent of the credit card company stated that the credit car fraud unit would handle the incident. The victim was advised of the status of the credit card.
A woman in Veguita reported at noon that animals belonging to the suspect have broken down her fence and eaten her trees. It was learned that the suspect had agreed to cover the damages. The woman was advised that this matter was civil, and she stated she wanted the report to pursue in civil court.
A Socorro man reported at 4 p.m. that persons unknown had cut the lock on a gate and entered property on East frontage Road in Lemitar. The suspects then pried open the workshop and entered. He stated he was unsure if what, or if anything, was missing until a full inventory is taken. He is to forward that inventory list to the officer when completed.
Two vehicles were traveling north on Interstate 25 at 7:12 p.m. A cow wandered into the roadway at mile marker 122 and was struck by both vehicles. The vehicles sustained moderate to heavy damage. No injuries to the drivers or passengers.
Jan. 8
A Socorro woman reported at 11:19 a.m. that unknown suspects had caused damage to her vehicle on Church St. It had one long scratch on the left side, hood, and the right front headlight. No suspects at time of report.
A deputy met with a Bureau of Land Management officer at 1 p.m. who reported that a vehicle had been located on BLM land and no one was anywhere near it. It was believed the vehicle belonged to an 80 year old female and there was concern for her safety. It was later learned that the lady was fine and in Belen.The vehicle was towed from the area and charges are pending through the BLM ranger.
Jan. 12
An officer responded at 9 a.m. to a residence in Veguita on the report of an unattended death. The complainant stated that she went to give the deceased her medication and found that she had died. The victim had a long history of medical problems. OMI was called to the scene and the deceased was pronounced.
A La Joya woman reported at 10 a.m. that unknown suspects tore the screen of her east side window and gained entry into her home. Suspects took a Wii game console, a hunting knife, and approximately $100 in loose bills and change. Footprints were located and followed to another residence where suspects attempted to break in. No suspects at time of report.
Jan. 22
Vehicle 1 pulled into the northbound lane from the rest stop at mile marker 167 on Interstate 25 at 8:50 a.m. Vehicle 2, a semi tractor trailer, occupied that lane, and vehicle 1 became lodged under the trailer up against the rear wheels. Vehicle 1 sustained heavy damage, and its occupants were transported by ambulance to the hospital where they were treated and released.
Jan. 23
A complainant from Socorro reported at 1 p.m. that someone had broken into the vending machines at the Walking Sands Rest Area at mile marker 167 on Interstate 25. Padlocks were cut and entry was made into the beverage machine. An unknown amount of money and/or beverages were taken. The snack machine was broken into but not damaged.
A Bosque man reported at 5:45 p.m. that someone broke into his house by prying open the back door and stole some jewelry. He stated that the jewelry was of different types and values. The thief left the residence the way he came. No suspect at time of report.

Sheriff's Blotter