Carlsbad Crime

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Recent Crime News

• 'Keeping Kids Safe' child safety fair planned

  Friday | via Carlsbad Current-Argus 

  At the beginning of next month, a top child safety program will be hosting a child safety fair to help local parents develop records of their children, including fingerprints and photographs that could aid in a police investigation.

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• GOP candidates appear in forum

  Friday | via Carlsbad Current-Argus 

  In the words of incumbent Republican State Representative Cathrynn Brown, District 55, the GOP in New Mexico need pick up only five or six seats to gain control of the state House of Representatives.

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  Related Topix: Immigration Reform, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Representative Harry Teague, Democrat, Eddy County, NM, Carlsbad, NM

• Carlsbad man faces federal drug charges

  Thursday May 24 | via Carlsbad Current-Argus 

  A Carlsbad man arrested on federal charges during a large drug raid in the area in 2005 was arrested Thursday by the local drug task force and U.S. Marshals Service for violating his parole in relation to the drug crime. 6 comments

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• Local News Briefs: Police unsure of stabbing motive

  Wednesday May 23 | via Carlsbad Current-Argus 

  At 8:30 p.m. May 16, two Carlsbad men - who have yet to be publicly identified due to the ongoing investigation - were apparently discussing a mutual acquaintance in an alley in the 100 block of North Mesa Street when a 47-year-old Carlsbad man involved in the discussion was stabbed oncein the abdomen.

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• New Mexico News Minute

  Monday May 21 | via KVII-TV Amarillo 

  A former Las Cruces basketball coach who is accused of having child pornography on his computer has been charged with 15 counts of sexual exploitation of children.

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• Second Dog In Carlsbad, NM Gets Rabies In 2012

  Tuesday May 15 | via KMID 

  A second case of canine rabies has been reported in Carlsbad, NM. The New Mexico Department of Health has confirmed that an 8-year-old dog recently died from rabies.

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• U.S. Marine wants to help students avoid bad choices

  Sunday May 13 | via Carlsbad Current-Argus 

  A former United States Marine will be making his way to Carlsbad this week to share his personal experiences and set an example for local middle school students on how to make choices to keep out of trouble and out of harms way.

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  Related Topix: Prison, Carlsbad, NM, Education Etc., Drugs, Family, Adolescents and Pre-Teens, US Military, US Marine Corps

• News Briefs: Rainy weather blamed for multiple crashes

  Friday May 11 | via Carlsbad Current-Argus 

  The recent rainy, overcast weather was cited in the majority of the 18 car crashes Carlsbad police responded to this week, officials said Friday.

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  Related Topix: Carlsbad, NM, Weather

• Too Good for Drugs and Violence program plans city-w...

  Friday May 11 | via Carlsbad Current-Argus 

  Fifth-graders city-wide will be graduating over the next month, not only from elementary school, but from the anti-drug/violence program they participate in throughout the year.

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  Related Topix: Carlsbad, NM, Eddy County, NM

• Local News Briefs: Multiple vehicle thefts brings sl...

  Wednesday May 9 | via Carlsbad Current-Argus 

  Phillip Rios, 31, of the 2300 block of Livingston, is facing commercial and auto burglary charges as well as larceny, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and criminal damage to property over $1,000 following an incident early Saturday morning.

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• Local police, sheriff's office announce traffic 'min...

  Friday May 4 | via Carlsbad Current-Argus 

  With the help of state grants, the Carlsbad Police Department will be conducting a mini blitz on multiple traffic offenses in order to keep the residents of Carlsbad safe this weekend.

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• Don't invite auto burglars, police urge

  Wednesday May 2 | via Carlsbad Current-Argus 

  Lock your car doors and take your valuables inside, police urge, as a spike in auto burglaries hit Carlsbad this week. 12 comments

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• Police warn of spike in auto break-ins

  Wednesday May 2 | via Carlsbad Current-Argus 

  Lock your car doors and take your valuables inside, police urge, as a spike in auto burglaries hit Carlsbad this week.

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• Dozens escape sinking riverboat in Carlsbad

  Apr 8, 2012 | via Alamogordo Daily News 

  Dozens of sightseers had to be rescued after a riverboat taking them for a tour on the Pecos River in Carlsbad sank in the middle of the river, officials said.

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  Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation, Boating