Deputy reinstated in Taos County after leave review
Deputy Lori Garcia was ordered reinstated with back pay after a hearing found no proof she abused sick leave. The investigation continues into alleged retaliation by Sheriff Charlie Martinez and a 1997 sexual harassment case involving Lt. Eddie Martinez. A drive-by shooting damaged Garcia’s patrol car but caused no injuries.
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Taos County
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Garcia
Bruce A. Kelly
Kelly
Martinez
Tom Blankenhorn
Eddie Martinez
Sheriff's Office
Jimmy Glascock
Louise Trujillo
Trujillo
U.S. District Court
Albuquerque
Operation SPEED holiday traffic crackdown in Taos County
New Mexico State Police announce Operation SPEED during the holidays from December 24 to New Year’s Eve. Patrols will cover all Taos County highways targeting traffic and seatbelt violations and will include DWI sobriety checkpoints. Authorities urge defensive driving and to avoid drinking and driving.
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New Mexico
S.pe.e.d
Taos County
Holiday thefts prompt car and home burglary cautions
A 2001 black BMW was reported stolen from Hatchery Road on December 12. Outdoor Christmas decorations were stolen from Paseo del Pueblo Sur. Four commercial burglaries and several reports of broken car windows occurred this week along with attempted home burglaries. Citizens are urged to hide purchases, and alert neighbors when away to deter theft during the holidays.
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Hatchery Road
Paseo del Pueblo Sur
Bullets Hit Taos Magistrate Court Building in Drive By
Taos police responded to shots fired calls Monday night into Tuesday morning. Seven rounds penetrated the Magistrate Court walls near the front door, three rifle casings and fragments recovered. No injuries, no suspects. suspect description calls it random. Tips urged to Taos Police Detective Barry Holfelder.
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Taos Magistrate Court
Taos
Magistrate Court
Barry Holfelder
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