Archive for September, 2006
Saturday, September 23rd, 2006
Deadline Passes
The deadline set by the Las Cruces Blackmailer passed yesterday (Friday) with no consequences. The Blackmailer had threatened the city with random shootings if not paid “cash.” The amount of money demanded has been withheld from the public.
The local paper reported that school attendance was down, but there was little other sign of people’s behavior being affected.
Here’s the 24-hour tip line for any information about the case:
(505) 635-9934
Tags: Blackmail Deadline Passes
Friday, September 22nd, 2006
Guard on Standby
In response to threats to city residents by an unknown blackmailer, the Las Cruces National Guard has been placed on standby.
Tags: National Guard
Friday, September 22nd, 2006
Reptile Rescue Fundraiser
On September 11, thugs who remain uncaught broke into the facilities of Las Cruces Reptile Rescue and killed and stole numerous reptiles. They also trashed the facility beyond use.
A fundraiser for the organization will be held Sunday, September 24, from 2 to 4 pm at the Court Youth Center.
For more details, call (505) 680-6675 or (505) 680-6082.
About 15 snakes and 30 turtles remain missing. If you have any information on this crime, call (505) 525-1911.
Tags: Reptile Rescue Fundraiser
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
