Archive for the 'Shooter' Category
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
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
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
