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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 2016
Page
2
Former Sandoval County Sheriff's Office deputy Fred Switzer, 70, faces battery charges after a court complaint says he slapped a handcuffed teen four times in the back of a patrol car last August. An internal probe led to his firing. a supervisor witnessed the incident and reported it.
FBI Albuquerque officials link a short heavyset Hispanic man in his 20s with a beard to two Albuquerque Bank of America robberies on Jan 29 and Feb 5 and a third heist at 4201 Crestview Drive SE on Feb 13 in Rio Rancho. The note demanding cash was used. reward offered up to $1000 for information. Reports include suspect attire and vehicle details. bank robbery penalties can reach 20 years.
A Rio Rancho Police digest lists individuals charged with offenses from January 13 to January 21. Names include Quentin Kewanwytewa for shoplifting, Daniel Wilson for DWI-related misdemeanors, Randall Brown on warrants and meth possession, Eric Munoz for paraphernalia and prohibited use, Zechariah Garcia for violation of a protection order and other felonies, Eugene Brown for shoplifting, and Collin Green for drug paraphernalia possession. Compiled by Ann Powers.
The SandRidge oil project on two acres west of Rio Rancho faced a unanimous county planning panel vote to deny the zone map amendment after finding inadequate information on production aspects. Officials cited issues covering access, traffic safety, emergency services, compatibility, water use, waste disposal, and alignment with the comprehensive plan. Opponents urged reapplication. The matter may return to the planning and zoning commission on March 23 for further consideration.
Circulation Manager Alex Raab of Community Newspapers can be reached at 823-3172 or araab rrobserver.com. Publisher Rockford M. Hayes is reachable at 891-7170 or rhayes rrobserver.com.
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