Sheriff's Blotter

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

June 12
A Lemitar man reported at 1 p.m. that he had left a trailer house on the property of the suspect. He and the suspect had been together and have children together. He stated that he left his pickup on the property as well, and when he went to check on his property found that all four tires on the truck were slashed and a tire rim had been thrown through the front windshield. Also, the interior of his trailer had graffiti, floor damage and furniture damage.

June 13
A woman in Lemitar reported at 6:30 a.m. that the suspect and she had argued and the suspect became irate and broke the windshield of her vehicle. The officer met with the suspect who admitted to the damage and stated that he had already contacted someone to replace the windshield. 

June 15
An officer was dispatched at 10:24 a.m. to a residence on Mt. Carmel in regards to a domestic dispute, and learned that the suspect was attempting to gain entry into the home. She was throwing rocks at the home and kicking the front door. The victim was standing behind the door when she kicked it open and he received a laceration to the lip area. The suspect was placed under arrest and transported to the detention center.

June 16
Vehicle 1 was backing out from a private drive at 3:30 p.m. and struck vehicle 2 which was parked on Park Street. Damage was sustained by both vehicles.

An officer was dispatched to the Socorro County Detention Center at 9 p.m. to help with an unruly and combative prisoner. It was learned that he threatened officers with harm if they tried to move him. The officer asked him to move to another cell and he started to comply. He then threatened the officer and would not enter the cell. The officer Tased him in order to prevent injury to himself, the deputy and other detention officers. The suspect was then placed into his cell without further incident. 

June 17
An officer pulled over a vehicle at 12:20 a.m. for a traffic violation on Interstate 25. A check on the driver showed she had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. She was placed under arrest and transported to the detention center.

A complainant reported at 3 p.m. that the last time he saw his wife was two days prior, and that he learned that his missing wife had gotten a ride to the Lemitar truck stop, where she hitched a ride. He stated he does not know where she is, and said he had received a letter from her stating that she was relinquishing custody of their children prior to her leaving. The missing woman was entered into NCIC.

Sheriff's Blotter