Shoplifting Part II : Police respond to skyrocketing shoplifting problem GABRIELLE ARSIAGA NEWS-SUN Shoplifting, and in some cases shoplifting with assault, has gained a local spotlight with retailers reporting an uptick heading into the Christmas holiday shopping season, and some shop owners allowing workers to carry concealed weapons to protect themselves. There were 68 shoplifting incidents reported for the months …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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, …

Hobbs Police Department officers arrested a Hobbs man on burglary charges after he allegedly broke into a home while a child was present. Mario Aranda, 55, of Hobbs, was arrested on June 22 and charged with burglary of a dwelling, a third-degree felony; criminal damage to property and fugitive from justice, both fourth-degree felonies. Hobbs Police Department officers responded to …