Magdalena Marshal's Blotter

Information for the following items was provided by the Magdalena Marshal's office.

Mar. 25
An officer stopped a vehicle at 1:24 a.m. on Highway 107 and arrested a female for DWI. She blew a .10 blood alcohol level.

Mar. 28
Officers were called at midnight to mile marker 117 on Highway 60 where a vehicle struck an elk. The elk was put down by the officers. There were no injuries and the vehicle was towed.

Apr. 2
Officers were called at 10 a.m. to a two vehicle accident at mile marker 101 on Highway 60. Upon arrival ambulances and a fire truck were called to assist. Five people were injured and transported to Socorro General Hospital for treatment. While one vehicle was turning off the roadway, another vehicle came up from behind and struck the turning vehicle causing the accident.

Officers, with assistance from New Mexico State Police, set up a checkpoint at 3 p.m. on Highway 60, west of Magdalena. 318 vehicles were checked. 16 citations were issued for minor traffic violations. Two persons were arrested on outstanding arrest warrants.

An officer spotted a subject at 7 p.m. walking on Spruce Street who was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant from Valencia County. The subject was arrested and taken to the Socorro County Detention center.

Apr. 5
An officer was called at 3:15 p.m. to the Market Place where a shoplifting had occurred. The merchandise was sold at another local business. The suspect has been charged with the crime.

Apr. 9
A checkpoint was set up at 3 p.m. on Highway 60 at mile marker 111 by the Marshal’s office. 259 vehicles were checked. 11 citations were issued. Five persons were arrested and turned over to U.S. Border Patrol.

Apr. 10
Officers set up a checkpoint at mile marker 112 on Highway 60 at 3 p.m. 182 vehicles were checked. Nine citations were issued. One person was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Socorro Magistrate Court.

Apr. 15
An officer took a report at 11:30 a.m. of a possible arson case on South Main St. The case was closed when it was discovered a burnt sheet had blown into the yard of the complainant.

Apr. 16
An officer stopped a subject at 3:01 p.m. who was wanted on three outstanding warrants from Socorro Magistrate Court. The subject was taken to the Socorro County Detention Center.

Apr. 18
An officer was called at 3 a.m. to a residence on South Chestnut on a domestic. Upon arrival the officers questioned a male and female. Alcohol was an issue. The case is pending.

An officer was called at 9:43 a.m. to assist the Magdalena EMS on Elm Street. Upon arrival the deputy contacted the Office of Medical Investigator for a 91 year-old female. A report was filed.

Apr. 19
An officer stopped a vehicle at 7:30 p.m. for weaving at Highway 60 and Kelly Road. The driver was arrested for DWI and charged with roadways in traffic. A blood test was taken from the driver due to narcotics use.

Apr. 26
An officer was called at 1:30 p.m. to the Eagle Nest RV Park on a report of criminal damage to property. A report was taken and charges are pending.

Magdalena Marshal's Blotter