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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
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Man dead in officer-involved shooting with New Mexico State Police in T or C
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. (KRQE) — New Mexico State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting from Tuesday in Truth or Consequences. According to NMSP, shots were fired between an officer and a wanted man, who was fatally struck. A NMSP officer pulled over a white GMC pickup truck being driven by 75-year-old Dennis Ritchie Jones, of Las Cruces, at about 12:09 p.m. A query ran on Jones' license plate showed he had an active arrest warrant for probation violation involving sexual assault out of Arizona. Story continues below Larry Barker Investigation: Free rides on the New Mexico justice train Tech News: A bond stronger than science: Family works in tandem at Verus Research National: 'Largest fentanyl bust ever': DEA recovers millions of pills in ABQ According to NMSP, an altercation ensued during the traffic stop. An officer fired in Jones' direction. Jones fled from the scene in his truck. A pursuit began on NM Highway 181 – north of Truth or Consequences. An officer caught up to the vehicle stopped in the middle of High Winds Road. NMSP says an officer gave commands to Jones, who started firing at the officer. The officer returned fire. Jones was pronounced dead on the scene. The officer was not injured. 'The officer has been placed on standard administrative leave. New Mexico State Police act solely as factfinders in their investigation and conduct an unbiased and impartial investigation. In officer-involved shootings, NMSP thoroughly documents the scene, collects evidence, and interviews officers, subjects, and witnesses. In turn, NMSP compiles facts as detailed as possible and forwards all reports to the appropriate district attorney for their review. The New Mexico State Police does not determine whether an officer's actions were justified; this determination rests solely with the district attorney's office.' — New Mexico State Police NMSP says the identity of the officer will not be released until interviews have been completed. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
New Mexico State Police release video of fatal police shooting in Truth or Consequences
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police have released video of a traffic stop that turned deadly in Truth or Consequences. An NMSP officer stopped 75-year-old Dennis Jones, who had a warrant out for his arrest, but when he pulled a gun on the officer, things took a turn. Juvenile sentenced for 2024 vehicular homicide in Española Dennis Jones had an active arrest warrant for violating his probation in Arizona for sexual assault. When the officer stopped him and told him to step out of the car, police said he drew his gun, and that's when shots were fired. Jones then led the officer on a high-speed chase. Just moments later, Jones stepped out of the car, and the officer told him one last time to back down. Jones began firing, and an officer fired back. Jones died on scene. The district attorney's office is still investigating the incident. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Health
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Veterans resource event coming to Truth or Consequences
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A resource event for veterans and their families will be held in Truth or Consequences Wednesday. Story continues below Crime: Albuquerque man shot at Smith's after intervening in suspicious activity Don't Miss: Immunocompromised stray receives 'life-altering' treatment at Animal Humane National: Education Department offers $25K for staffers to quit The Las Cruces Mobile Vet Center is hosting the event to provide information about VA benefits and resources, including VA health care eligibility and enrollment, suicide prevention efforts, disability compensation, VA home loans, and HUD-VASH housing assistance. The New Mexico Department of Veterans' Service will be able to help with VA benefit claims. The Veterans Resource Pop-Up Event will be held at New Mexico State Veterans' Home, located at 992 S. Broadway St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you're a veteran in crisis or concerned about one, you can contact the Veterans Crisis Line to receive 24/7 confidential support. To reach responders, dial 988 then press 1, chat online at or text 838255. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
