New Mexico State Police are on a manhunt for 33-year-old Jaremy Smith of South Carolina, the suspect in the fatal shooting of Officer Justin Hare. Smith is considered armed and dangerous and is wanted for first-degree murder, armed robbery, and other charges. The shooting occurred when Hare responded to a motorist with a flat tire on Interstate 40, and the suspect shot him without warning, then fled in the patrol vehicle. The suspect has ties to New Mexico and a long criminal history, while the car he was driving belonged to a woman who was found dead in South Carolina.
New Mexico State Police have identified Jaremy Smith as the suspect in the shooting of Officer Justin Hare, who was killed while offering assistance to a motorist with a flat tire. Smith, with a criminal history, is also linked to the death of a South Carolina paramedic. An arrest warrant has been issued for Smith, who is considered armed and dangerous. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact NMSP, 911, or Crime Stoppers.
Jaremy Smith, the suspect in the murder of a New Mexico State Police officer, has been linked to the death of South Carolina first responder Phonesia Machado-Fore. Smith, from Marion County, South Carolina, was driving Machado-Fore's car when the trooper was killed. Warrants have been issued for Smith in the murder of Officer Justin Hare, who was fatally shot while responding to a call on Interstate 40. Machado-Fore's body was found in Dillon County, South Carolina, and an autopsy is scheduled. Federal, state, and local authorities collaborated to identify the suspect and locate Machado-Fore.
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder, tampering with evidence, and assault on a police officer in connection to the shooting death of a 13-year-old girl in Questa, New Mexico. The boy allegedly shot the girl while they were listening to music at a home, and then dragged her body outside. The boy's father, who owned the guns in the home, was also charged with negligent making a firearm accessible to a minor resulting in death.
A New Mexico State Police sergeant, Sam Clouthier, has been arrested for possession of child pornography after more than 30 explicit images of children under the age of 10 were found on his cell phone. Clouthier admitted to viewing the illegal material for some time and is currently on administrative leave.
New Mexico State Police are investigating a fatal plane crash near Santa Fe, where a small twin-engine plane crashed into an unoccupied home after reporting left engine failure to the tower. The pilot is the only confirmed fatality, and the public is advised to avoid the area while emergency services are on the scene.
An officer from the Alamogordo Police Department in New Mexico is in critical condition after being shot during a traffic stop. The suspect fled the scene and was involved in a crash before fleeing on foot. Shots were fired during the pursuit, resulting in the injury of the officer and the suspect. The New Mexico State Police is conducting a criminal investigation, while the Alamogordo Police Department is reviewing the actions of the officers involved.
A suspect, identified as 26-year-old Lance Aguilar, was shot and killed by Taos police after he shot and injured another officer during a trespassing call in Taos, New Mexico. Aguilar attempted to steal a truck at gunpoint and fired into it when unsuccessful. He then engaged in another shootout with police before being shot and taken to the hospital, where he later died. Aguilar had a criminal history dating back to 2014. The investigation is ongoing, and no information has been released about the woman who was with Aguilar or if she will face charges.
Jonathan Lujan, who was driving under the influence of alcohol, rear-ended a pickup truck on I-25 near Isleta Pueblo, causing a rollover crash that killed the driver of the truck, Hector Beltran. Beltran's two passengers were taken to the hospital. Lujan has been booked into jail and faces multiple charges, including homicide by vehicle. This is Lujan’s second DWI in the last two months.
A man died and two others were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 25 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The driver of the Jeep SUV, Jonathan Lujan, was arrested for charges related to a DWI. The crash is still under investigation, but authorities suspect alcohol and speed were contributing factors.
Three people were killed and five others were injured in a shooting between two motorcycle gangs during the Red River Motorcycle Rally in New Mexico. The shooting occurred after an altercation between the Bandidos and the Water Dogs motorcycle gangs. All those who died and were injured were members of a motorcycle gang. Three people have been arrested in relation to the shooting. New Mexico State Police will step up enforcement during the weekend by adding security, having roving patrols, and ensuring bars will not be overserving anyone.
Multiple people were shot during the 41st annual Red River Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally in New Mexico. The shooting occurred on Main Street outside the Motherlode Saloon, and the incident is described as an "active shooting." The number of victims is unknown, and the New Mexico State Police are investigating the incident.
Multiple victims were shot in Red River during Memorial Day Weekend, while the 41st Annual Red River Memorial Motorcycle Rally was being hosted in the town. The number of people shot is unknown, and the scene is currently active, according to New Mexico State Police.
A Colorado motorcycle rider, identified as 58-year-old Robert Shepherd, died in a crash on southbound I-25 in Los Lunas, New Mexico, after a car hit the rear of his motorcycle. The driver of the car did not suffer any injuries, and alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the crash. The incident is still under investigation by the New Mexico State Police.
Body camera footage has been released by the Farmington Police Department showing a deadly shooting at the wrong address. The officers were dispatched to 5308 Valley View Ave for a domestic violence call, but went to 5305 Valley View Ave instead. The responding officers discharged their weapons, killing homeowner Robert Dotson, 52, who answered the door with a firearm in his hand. None of the officers identified themselves until after shots were fired. Dotson's wife also pointed a gun out the door and shot in the direction of officers. The officers are on paid administrative leave pending the investigation.
