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Hobbsan arrested for drug trafficking

By Michael
December 14, 2021
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Gabriella Arsiage News-Sun Hobbs Police Department officers arrested Robert Delgado, 39, of Hobbs, on Dec. 4 after he was pulled over and found to be in possession of a gun, 142 blue round pills believed to be fentanyl pills and $728. According to the report, Delgado was stopped by officers for a parking violation and an invalid registration plate. When …

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Tired of being a victim

By Michael
December 12, 2021
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Tired of being a victim In this part one of  our series on the skyrocketing problem of  shoplifting in southeast New Mexico, Hobbs business owners say shoplifters are becoming more aggressive and leaving them with big losses GABRIELLE ARSIAGA NEWS-SUN According to the FBI, each year around 27 million people are involved in shoplifting incidents in the United States. Of …

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Hobbs youth charged with kidnapping

By Michael
December 7, 2021
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Hobbs youth charged with kidnapping Mother, boy also arrested in connection with Nov. 2 shooting GABRIELLE ARSIAGA NEWS-SUN A 15-year-old Hobbs male was arrested by Hobbs police on Dec. 2 and charged with kidnapping after police reviewed video footage connected to a Nov. 2 incident involving a pellet gun. Police also arrested Karen Gomez in connection with the Nov. 2 …

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Juvenile arrested in middle school shooting

By Michael
December 4, 2021
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Juvenile arrested in middle school shooting GABRIELLE ARSIAGA NEWS-SUN A 12-year-old male, of Hobbs, was arrested by Hobbs police on Dec. 1 for accessory to aggravated battery after a Nov. 2 incident involving shooting a pellet gun at students, staff, and parents coming out of Highland Middle School. According to the HPD report, as students and staff were leaving school …

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Sheriff’s office creates new patch to support Santa Program

By Michael
November 17, 2021
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As the colder weather begins to roll in, so does the holiday spirit and the season of giving — at least at the Lea County Sheriff’s Office. Seven years ago, the LCSO created a “Santa Program” after it was brought to their attention that a family wouldn’t be having a Christmas. “We had a family that came to our attention …

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Faster emergency response, zero cost

By Michael
November 15, 2021
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Joining LCCA will improve police response time, modernize police units in Lovington LOVINGTON — On Monday Lovington Commissioners heard a plan that will not only improve police response time, but could modernize police patrol units and save the city close to $1 million. Lovington Police Chief David Miranda recommended to the commission to accept the offer from the county to …

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Hobbs duo accused in copper wire theft

By Michael
November 3, 2021
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Hobbs Police Department officers arrested two suspects after the duo allegedly stole approximately $700 worth of loose, unstripped copper wire from a local business. Isaiah Nickson, 30, of Hobbs, was arrested on Oct. 28 on a warrant for larceny over $500 under $2,500, a fourth-degree felony. Beverly Baca, 24, of Hobbs, was arrested on Oct. 9 and charged with larceny …

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Mother blames child for her striking him

By Michael
October 28, 2021
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On Oct. 22, Hobbs Police Department officers arrested Nicolette Dobbins, 30, of Hobbs, on a custodial interference charge that stemmed from charges in Sept. of her allegedly hitting a child in the head with a board — causing a laceration to the child’s forehead and then she threw a knife at the child causing a cut on his back. Dobbins …

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Pot law puts K9 cops out of business

By Michael
October 27, 2021
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Due to recent changes in New Mexico law regarding the legalization of recreational marijuana, law enforcement departments around the state are having to retire some of their K9 canines. According to acting Police Chief David Miranda with the Lovington Police Department, LPD retired and unknowingly ended their K9 program temporarily on Oct. 20, with all three of their canines being …

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$3,750 worth of microwave ovens stolen from Hobbs apartment complex

By Michael
October 22, 2021
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Hobbs Police Department officers arrested a Hobbs man after he allegedly stole approximately $3,750 worth of microwave ovens from an apartment complex located at the 3500 block of North Fowler. Huriel Oceguera-Salcido, 33, was arrested on two warrants for burglary of a structure and receiving or transferring stolen vehicles, both fourth-degree felonies. On Monday, HPD officers responded to the 3500 …

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