Archive for September, 2006
Friday, September 22nd, 2006
Las Cruces Police Statement
The Las Cruces Police Department has issued this statement to the public:
Hello, I’m Las Cruces Police Chief Harry Romero.
As I’m sure you are aware, the city of Las Cruces has received letters from a suspected extortionist demanding a certain amount of money.
The letters state that if the demand for money is not met, Las Cruces residents will be shot at random.
The citizens of Las Cruces should know that we are doing everything possible to identify and apprehend the person responsible for writing these letters.
We are using the most advanced forensics and technical equipment available to examine the documents.
We are receiving many leads each day and are vigorously perusing each one of them.
Local, state and federal authorities are united in this effort. We will not stop in this pursuit of justice.
We are confident that with the public’s assistance, we will arrest and prosecute the person responsible for making these threats to the fullest extent of the law.
Everyone needs to know that making threats of violence against the good people of Las Cruces is a serious crime and that will not be tolerated.
Here’s the 24-hour tip line for any information about the case:
(505) 635-9934
Tags: Las Cruces Police Statement
Friday, September 22nd, 2006
LCPD Issues Video
The Las Cruces Police Department has issued a video message by Chief Harry Romero to the citizens of Las Cruces regarding the Las Cruces Blackmailer.
Tags: LCPD Video
Friday, September 22nd, 2006
$51,000 Reward
The reward for information leading to the capture and prosecution of the Las Cruces Blackmailer has been increased to $51,000.
The previous amount has been doubled, thanks to five local businesses. The businesses are:
First Community Bank
Borman AutoPlex
Sisbarro Dealerships
Bravo Chevrolet Cadillac
Jack Key Motors
Here’s the 24-hour tip line for any information about the case:
(505) 635-9934
Tags: Las Cruces Blackmailer, Reward Doubled
Thursday, September 21st, 2006
Whole Enchilada Fiesta
The 26th annual Whole Enchilada Fiesta will be held September 22-24.
The event offerings include music, a motorcycle and car show, parade, carnival, boxing, and the world’s largest enchilada. All kinds of food and drink will be available.
The location is the Meersheidt/Hadley Sports Complex in Las Cruces. Here’s a map:
See the Whole Enchilada Fiesta web site for more details.
In light of the threats by the Las Cruces Blackmailer, the security at the Fiesta will be extensive.
Tags: Whole Enchilada Fiesta, Las Cruces Blackmailer
Thursday, September 21st, 2006
Full Police Alert
Las Cruces officials have cancelled all vacation time for city police and say that every available officer will be on duty today and Friday.
County, State, and Federal law officers will also be on duty.
Here’s the 24-hour tip line for any information about the case:
(505) 635-9934
Tags: Full Police Alert
Wednesday, September 20th, 2006
Deadline Friday
No pun intended.
Friday, September 22, is the deadline given by the Las Cruces Blackmailer. He says he must be paid by that date, or he starts shooting citizens:
We basically came or were told to come and obtain… cash. …if they did not meet our deadline with the $ reesidents of your city would be randomly selected and shot.
The deletions are by authorities, to hold back information.
The Las Cruces Police Department says they will mobilize full resources leading up to Friday.
Friday is the first day of the annual Whole Enchilada Fiesta, which typically attracts 50,000 or more visitors. The organizers plan to have extensive security to protect the attendees.
Here’s the 24-hour tip line for any information about the case:
(505) 635-9934
Tags: Blackmail Deadline Released
Tuesday, September 19th, 2006
$26,000 Offered
A reward of $26,000 has been offered for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person trying to blackmail Las Cruces.
To report any information, call (505) 635-9934.
Tags: Reward Offered
Tuesday, September 19th, 2006
Blackmail Letter Released
Here’s a photocopy of the blackmail letter sent to the Las Cruces Sun-News. The black areas cover details not being released. The author’s writing style appears to be intentionally manipulated.
The text was posted in this blog entry.
Tags: Photocopy Blackmail Letter
