Gabrielle Arsiage/News-Sun A juvenile theft ring in Lovington was busted Tuesday. Five juveniles were arrested by Lovington Police and are accused of stealing approximately $17,250 worth of inventory from a Loving-ton Tobacco and Vape store, according to LPD detectives. A 15-year-old male of Hobbs was arrested on Feb. 22 and charged with larceny over $2,500, under $20,000, a third-degree felony; …

Two Lea inmates accused of attacking guard in escape attempt FOR THE NEWS-SUN Two Lea County jail inmates have been charged with kidnapping and conspiracy against a correctional officer. On March 6, Lovington police allege two inmates attack a 40-year-old correction officer in an attempt to escape the Lea County Detention Facility in Lovington. The two briefly overpowered the guard, …