
"Fatal Stabbing of Las Cruces Police Officer by Suspect with Extensive Criminal History"
Armando Silva, the suspect accused of killing Las Cruces police officer Jonah Hernandez, has a history of drug charges, kidnapping, and aggravated assault. Despite multiple run-ins with the law, including a previous stabbing incident, charges against Silva have been dropped multiple times, raising concerns about the New Mexico Criminal Justice System. The community is grieving the loss of Officer Hernandez, and the Las Cruces Police Department is focused on healing.