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3 hours ago
- Yahoo
'We just lost a great soul': Hundreds pay respects to Bloomfield police officer killed in the line of duty
Jun. 9—BLOOMFIELD — People from across New Mexico and the country congregated at Bobcat Stadium Bloomfield on Monday to say goodbye to fallen police officer Timothy Ontiveros, who was fatally shot in the line of duty last month. Some donned their uniforms and black outfits, while others wore cowboy boots and Bloomfield High School Bobcats football jerseys as they remembered the man who loved to serve others, ride his motorcycle and talk local football. At about 9 a.m., the sound of sirens roared as police SUVs and motorcycles escorted the hearse carrying Ontiveros' body down U.S. 550 then East Pine Avenue for the funeral service. As they entered the school parking lot, they rode by Bloomfield High School senior running back Lito Hutchens. "He would always look at my faults and give me a way to correct them," Hutchens said. Hutchens said he remembered a recent conversation with Ontiveros, who told him he was proud of the football team for taking home the New Mexico Class 4A state championship last season, and how he was hoping "we could bring in another." "We lost a great man, not only a man, a great father figure," he said. "He was very respected and well-known. He was loved by everybody. And I think overall, we just lost a great soul in this community." Behind the hearse were dozens and dozens of law enforcement vehicles from across the state and country, including the Navajo Nation Police Department. Navajo Nation police officer Izzac Larry, who attended trainings with Ontiveros, said he will "remember his grit, his determination and enthusiasm for the job." At about 10:55 p.m., May 26, Ontiveros pulled over Dennis Armenta, 58, for a traffic violation near North Jordan Street and U.S. 64. Armenta refused to roll down his window or provide identification to Ontiveros, Bloomfield Police Department Chief Phillip Francisco said. Minutes later, after officers broke the window to take him into custody, Armenta shot Ontiveros with a handgun. A second officer then shot and killed Armenta. Ontiveros died as a result of his injuries on June 1 at University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque. He served with respect and left with honor, Francisco said on Monday. While there were officers at the service who never met Ontiveros, Larry said, "when something like this happens, we're all brothers and sisters" and "we want to show you're in our thoughts, and we want to show up with you guys." Inside the stadium, the hearse parked underneath a hoisted American flag as San Juan County emergency vehicles were in the end zone. Ontiveros had served with Bloomfield police since December, after previously working for Farmington police. He was also a volunteer firefighter with the Aztec Fire Department. Deidre Bryan remembered her neighbor as a "super sweet" man with a big smile and heart. Before her grandmother died, Bryan said he would help her grandmother, who was battling dementia. "He was always there with her," Bryan said. After the service, Ontiveros' best friend Seth Collins stood by the 2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ontiveros bought in Durango, Colorado, a month ago. "He had to have it because it has the three wise men and Jesus' star (Star of Bethlehem) on top," Collins said. Collins invited his family to pose with him on the bike that was given to him. "I wish I could say more," he said, "I'm just choked up, sorry." Another service for Ontiveros is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, 504 S. Alice Ave. in Monahans, Texas, his hometown.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
'We just lost a great soul': Hundreds pay respects to Bloomfield police officer killed in the line of duty
Jun. 9—BLOOMFIELD — People from across New Mexico and the country congregated at Bobcat Stadium Bloomfield on Monday to say goodbye to fallen police officer Timothy Ontiveros, who was fatally shot in the line of duty last month. Some donned their uniforms and black outfits, while others wore cowboy boots and Bloomfield High School Bobcats football jerseys as they remembered the man who loved to serve others, ride his motorcycle and talk local football. At about 9 a.m., the sound of sirens roared as police SUVs and motorcycles escorted the hearse carrying Ontiveros' body down U.S. 550 then East Pine Avenue for the funeral service. As they entered the school parking lot, they rode by Bloomfield High School senior running back Lito Hutchens. "He would always look at my faults and give me a way to correct them," Hutchens said. Hutchens said he remembered a recent conversation with Ontiveros, who told him he was proud of the football team for taking home the New Mexico Class 4A state championship last season, and how he was hoping "we could bring in another." "We lost a great man, not only a man, a great father figure," he said. "He was very respected and well-known. He was loved by everybody. And I think overall, we just lost a great soul in this community." Behind the hearse were dozens and dozens of law enforcement vehicles from across the state and country, including the Navajo Nation Police Department. Navajo Nation police officer Izzac Larry, who attended trainings with Ontiveros, said he will "remember his grit, his determination and enthusiasm for the job." At about 10:55 p.m., May 26, Ontiveros pulled over Dennis Armenta, 58, for a traffic violation near North Jordan Street and U.S. 64. Armenta refused to roll down his window or provide identification to Ontiveros, Bloomfield Police Department Chief Phillip Francisco said. Minutes later, after officers broke the window to take him into custody, Armenta shot Ontiveros with a handgun. A second officer then shot and killed Armenta. Ontiveros died as a result of his injuries on June 1 at University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque. He served with respect and left with honor, Francisco said on Monday. While there were officers at the service who never met Ontiveros, Larry said, "when something like this happens, we're all brothers and sisters" and "we want to show you're in our thoughts, and we want to show up with you guys." Inside the stadium, the hearse parked underneath a hoisted American flag as San Juan County emergency vehicles were in the end zone. Ontiveros had served with Bloomfield police since December, after previously working for Farmington police. He was also a volunteer firefighter with the Aztec Fire Department. Deidre Bryan remembered her neighbor as a "super sweet" man with a big smile and heart. Before her grandmother died, Bryan said he would help her grandmother, who was battling dementia. "He was always there with her," Bryan said. After the service, Ontiveros' best friend Seth Collins stood by the 2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ontiveros bought in Durango, Colorado, a month ago. "He had to have it because it has the three wise men and Jesus' star (Star of Bethlehem) on top," Collins said. Collins invited his family to pose with him on the bike that was given to him. "I wish I could say more," he said, "I'm just choked up, sorry." Another service for Ontiveros is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, 504 S. Alice Ave. in Monahans, Texas, his hometown.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Second suspect arrested in fake drug deal turned shooting at Love's
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — A second suspect has been arrested in a fake drug deal that turned into a shooting at Love's Truck Stop about 10:45 p.m. on Friday, May 30. Rahab Ontiveros has been charged in connection with the shooting of Pedro Martinez. According to the arrest affidavit, before the shooting, Jose 'Pelon' Perez had asked Ontiveros to sell Martinez some truck equipment. However, Martinez didn't pay Perez the agreed-upon amount. New details in the Love's Travel Stop shooting suspect's arrest after car chase Later, Martinez reached out to Ontiveros, looking to buy methamphetamine. Ontiveros went to a store and bought bath salts, which she and Perez planned to say was meth. They agreed to meet at Love's Truck Stop. Martinez and his girlfriend arrived at the Love's Truck Stop, where Martinez's friend, Marcelino Romero, joined them later. Perez and Ontiveros arrived in separate vehicles. Ontiveros also asked a friend of hers, Jose Salas, to be there, and in exchange, she would buy him a beer. Once everyone was there, Martinez's girlfriend went inside Love's. Ontiveros approached Martinez to make the fake drug deal. Martinez had Romero inspect the 'drugs', who quickly found out they were fake. At this point, Perez jumped out of his vehicle with his gun drawn and began firing. Multiple witnesses on the scene said they heard four to eight gunshots from the southside parking lot at Love's Truck Stop. Ontiveros got in her car and left the scene. Romero also left the scene. Perez, who was still armed, ran to Salas, who was not in on the plot and was driving away, and forced him to drive somewhere at gunpoint away from the scene. Ontiveros said she had taken the revolver to her residence on Borton, wrapped it in gray sweats, given it to her son, and told him to hide it. The gun, a Heritage Rough Rider .22 caliber long-barrel revolver, was located in a creek bed near the residence. Ontiveros has been charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Serious Bodily Injury and is being held in the Wichita County Jail on a $750,000 bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Time of India
New Mexico police officer dies following traffic stop shooting
Representative image (AP) ALBUQUERQUE: A police officer from northwestern New Mexico has died, several days after being critically injured when a man opened fire during a traffic stop. Law enforcement agencies gathered Sunday to escort the body of Bloomfield police officer Timothy Ontiveros from an Albuquerque hospital, where he had undergone multiple surgeries over recent days. Ontiveros had pulled over a man for a traffic violation on Memorial Day. Authorities said the man refused to roll down his window or provide identification. After negotiations failed, officers opted to arrest him and broke a window to take him into custody. The man subsequently began shooting, hitting Ontiveros and narrowly missing a second officer at the scene. That officer returned fire, striking and killing the suspect. Authorities said the man had a record that included previous arrests for assault, trespassing, resisting an officer, and threatening hospital staff. Ontiveros, 33, previously worked for the Farmington Police Department and was a volunteer firefighter for the neighboring community of Aztec. A GoFundMe page was set up to help his family. "In his short time with the agency, he demonstrated kindness, professionalism, and dedication to the safety of the community he served," Bloomfield Police Chief Phillip Francisco said Sunday in a social media post. Ontiveros had joined Bloomfield police in December. Francisco asked for the community's support as the department navigated what he called a tremendous loss. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham also mourned the loss of the officer. "His death is a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers our law enforcement officers face every single day," she said in a statement Sunday.
02-06-2025
New Mexico police officer dies following traffic stop shooting
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- A police officer from northwestern New Mexico has died, several days after being critically injured when a man opened fire during a traffic stop. Law enforcement agencies gathered Sunday to escort the body of Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros from an Albuquerque hospital, where he had undergone multiple surgeries over recent days. Ontiveros had pulled over a man for a traffic violation on Memorial Day. Authorities said the man refused to roll down his window or provide identification. After negotiations failed, officers opted to arrest him and broke a window to take him into custody. The man subsequently began shooting, hitting Ontiveros and narrowly missing a second officer at the scene. That officer returned fire, striking and killing the suspect. Authorities said the man had a record that included previous arrests for assault, trespassing, resisting an officer and threatening hospital staff. Ontiveros, 33, previously worked for the Farmington Police Department and was a volunteer firefighter for the neighboring community of Aztec. A GoFundMe page was set up to help his family. 'In his short time with the agency, he demonstrated kindness, professionalism, and dedication to the safety of the community he served,' Bloomfield Police Chief Phillip Francisco said Sunday in a social media post. Ontiveros had joined Bloomfield police in December. Francisco asked for the community's support as the department navigated what he called a tremendous loss. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham also mourned the loss of the officer. 'His death is a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers our law enforcement officers face every single day,' she said in a statement Sunday.
