Archive for the 'Crime' Category
Saturday, June 14th, 2008
Organ Mountains Fire
A fire, apparently arson, started today about 5:30 on the Las Cruces side of the Organ Mountains. The origin was evidently just south of Dripping Springs.
By late evening about 400 acres had been burned. Several homes were evacuated. The old sanatorium ruins at Dripping Springs are evidently not at risk.
June 17 — The fire is basically out. Fire fighters from as far away as Lincon and Silver City helped fight it.
Saturday, November 4th, 2006
Deadline Passes
The deadline set by the Las Cruces Blackmailer passed yesterday (Friday) at 7 pm with no consequences.
This was the second deadline set by the extortionist.
Here’s the 24-hour tip line for any information about the case:
(505) 635-9934
Tags: Blackmail Deadline Passes
Wednesday, November 1st, 2006
Friday — 7 pm
According to the local paper, the deadline given by the Las Cruces Blackmailer is 7 pm, Friday, November 3. If the blackmailer isn’t paid an undisclosed amount by that time, he (or she) threatens to start shooting school children.
“More bodies will fall. Now they will fall in school yards. Don’t believe us? Try us again.”
Police are taking this threat extremely seriously. Schools are being kept locked, outside activities are banned, and extra police are patrolling schools.
A letter released to parents by the Las Cruces Public Schools requested that parents cooperate with the following new security measures:
* Please sign in when visiting our building.
* Doors will be locked, please enter through the front door only.
* Help us look for suspicious cars, people or anything out of the ordinary around our campus.
Here’s the 24-hour tip line for any information about the case:
(505) 635-9934
Tags: Extortionist Deadline Released, Las Cruces Blackmailer
Wednesday, November 1st, 2006
Authorities Take Precautions
The threats to local school children by an unknown extortionist are being taken very seriously by the police and local authorities.
School doors will be locked, and outside activities cancelled or curtailed. Additional police will be present at schools.
If you have any information about this crime, call the 24-hour tip line:
(505) 635-9934
Tags: Las Cruces Extortionist
Tuesday, October 31st, 2006
“More Bodies Will Fall”
The Las Cruces Blackmailer has sent the local paper a new letter threatening to shoot Crucens unless paid a large sum of money.
Here are the details of his previous extortion attempt:
The Blackmailer had previously set a deadline of September 22. That day passed with no consequences. The local paper states that the Blackmailer has set a new deadline in early November.
It quotes the new letter as saying:
“More bodies will fall. Now they will fall in school yards. Don’t believe us? Try us again.”
This could be a reference to the tragic shooting of a child several days ago. No one has been identified and arrested in that crime, but authorities are saying they don’t think it’s related to the threats.
A reward of $51,000 is offered for information leading to the capture and prosecution of the person or persons responsible.
Here’s the 24-hour line for reporting tips:
(505) 635-9934
Any kind of information could be valuable.
Tags: Las Cruces Blackmailer, Deadline, Reward, Tip Line
Saturday, September 30th, 2006
Reptile Killers Caught
The thugs who broke into Las Cruces Reptile Rescue and killed and stole dozens of reptiles have been caught. Both are 17 and have confessed.
These two also trashed the facility beyond use, and stole considerable property.
Sadly, they will not be punished for their extreme cruelty. The New Mexico animal cruelty statue explicitly excludes reptiles. This needs to be changed immediately.
These thugs were caught with 19 stolen turtles — strange how their parents did not notice the sudden, huge influx of turtles into their home… nor the new bicycle… nor the other stolen property suddenly acquired by their kids.
The 10-foot albino Burmese python, Gloria, stabbed extensively “in the neck” by the thugs appears to be recovering. They claim the 15 snakes still unaccounted for were released into the desert — if true, they will not survive out of their habitat.
Tags: Reptile Killers Caught, Python, Animal Cruelty
Wednesday, September 27th, 2006
Reward Offered for Reptile Killers
A $1,000 reward has been offered for information on the thugs who broke into the Las Cruces Reptile Rescue facility and killed many of the animals. Here are some details of the attack:
The killers (there had to be more than one) used several knives, a fireplace poker and at least 2 frying pans to beat the animals to death. They hit the animals so hard that they broke off the handles of both frying pans. They also injured several turtles by smashing stones onto their shells.
If you have any information on these heartless goons, call:
(505) 526-8000 or (800) 897-2746.
These numbers can be called 24/7.
Tags: Reward Offered, Reptile Killers
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
