A repeat Hobbs offender was sentenced to six years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being in possession of firearms and ammunition. Ruben Flores, 41, was arrested on July 5, 2019 for receipt, transportation, or possession of a firearm or destructive device by a felon, a fourth-degree felony; and negligent use of a deadly weapon, a misdemeanor. He pleaded …

Hobbs Police Department officers arrested three individuals after they were allegedly caught shoplifting from a retail store. Jerry Nessmith, 33, of Lovington, was arrested on Aug. 22 and charged with conspiracy, a fourth-degree felony. Cheyenne Wyllys, 27, of Hobbs, was arrested on Aug. 22 and charged with shoplifting over $500 under $2,500, a fourth-degree felony. David Mojarro, 42, of Lovington, …