Combats drug-related crime

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea announced on Oct. 21 that the DEA will direct resources to help reduce violent crime in communities throughout the country.

Under this initiative, called Project Safeguard, the DEA will identify and prioritize ongoing drug trafficking investigations with a nexus to violent crime.

“Drug trafficking and violent crime are inextricably linked,” Shea said. “From the extreme levels of violence in Mexican cartels, to the open air drug markets in American cities, drug traffickers employ violence, fear, and intimidation to ply their trade.

“Neighborhoods across our...

Hotspot businesses to be temporarily closed; retail hours limited; safety requirements for food and drink establishments enhanced
SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico’s amended emergency public health order is in effect as of Oct. 23.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state health and workplace safety officials earlier this week detailed new enhanced mitigation efforts to crack down on COVID-19 throughout New Mexico, a targeted and moderated approach that is intended to break the chain of escalating statewide infections and prevent the virus from overwhelming state hospitals without enacting wholesale business closings.
The state’s newest mitigation efforts include an enhanced strategy...

Gallup Police Department asks for the public’s help in locating Leah Haudley.

Haudley, 14, was last seen about 10 pm on Oct. 19. She reportedly left Sun Valley Apartments after a disagreement with her guardian. She is estimated to be about 5’3” tall and weigh 100 pounds.

She was last seen wearing gray sweatpants, a gray sweater and a blue bandana. Authorities suspect she may have been seen with one Kyle Austin, 22, in the Gallup area.

If you have any information about this person’s whereabouts, contact Metro Dispatch at (505)722-2231.

 

FEATURED DWI

Carlettes Henry

Sept. 25, 9:27 pm

Aggravated DWI (Second)

Multiple officers converged on a spot near Glenn’s Bakery late in the evening of Sept. 25 to deal with a suspected drunk driver.

McKinley County Undersheriff James Maiorano made a traffic stop at 901 W. Hwy. 118 about 9:19 pm. Shortly afterward, Maiorano requested assistance with the stop.

Deputy Terence Willie arrived and met with Maiorano, who advised him that he had pulled the driver over when he saw one of his headlights was out. Maiorano noted the window of the vehicle would not roll down and there was an open container of Southern Comfort in the driver door side pocket.

Maiorano asked the driver...