ARTESIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Feb. 4
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
2:58 a.m. – Officer dispatched to the 900 block of West Chisum Avenue in reference to suspicious activity.
LARCENY
4:07 a.m. – Officer dispatched to 1114 S. Fourth St. in reference to larceny.
ACCIDENT
8:18 a.m. – Officer dispatched to South 24th Street and West Mann Avenue in reference to an accident without injuries.
Feb. 3
ARREST
10:20 a.m. – Carol B. Morales, 51, of Artesia, arrested on a municipal warrant for failure to pay.
ALARM
8:10 a.m. – Officer dispatched to 700 N. 10th St. in reference to a burglary alarm.
BREAKING AND ENTERING
8:41 a.m. – Officer dispatched to 1010 N. Roselawn Ave. in reference to breaking and entering.
LARCENY
9:59 a.m. – Officer dispatched to Wal-Mart in reference to larceny.
11:09 a.m. – Officer dispatched to 301 N. 13th St. in reference to larceny.
FRAUD
12:30 p.m. – Officer dispatched to 1009 W. Hermosa Drive in reference to fraud.
HARASSMENT
1:10 p.m. – Officer dispatched to the 1400 block of West Mahone Drive in reference to harassment.
RESTRAINING ORDER
1:25 p.m. – Officer dispatched to the 100 block of West Logan Avenue in reference to a restraining order violation.
NEIGHBORHOOD PROBLEM
3:29 p.m. – Officer dispatched to the 1600 block of West Briscoe Avenue in reference to a neighborhood problem.
FRAUD
3:40 p.m. – Officer dispatched to Wal-Mart in reference to fraud.
HARASSMENT
5:19 p.m. – Officer dispatched to the Public Safety Complex in reference to harassment.
LIVESTOCK
5:28 p.m. – Officer dispatched to South 38th Street and West Missouri Avenue in reference to livestock in the roadway.
SHOPLIFTING
6:04 p.m. – Officer dispatched to Kmart in reference to shoplifting.
SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT
6:24 p.m. – Officer dispatched to the 1500 block of West Ray Avenue in reference to a suspicious subject.
ANIMAL BITE
8:42 p.m. – Officer dispatched to the 1600 block of West Washington Avenue in reference to an animal bite.
RECKLESS DRIVING
9:19 p.m. – Officer dispatched to First and Main streets in reference to reckless driving.
STABBING
9:20 p.m. – Officer dispatched to Artesia General Hospital in reference to a stabbing.
SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT
10:12 p.m. – Officer dispatched to the 1500 block of West Hank Avenue in reference to a suspicious subject.
SUSPICIOUS FIRE
11:54 p.m. – Officer dispatched to North First Street and West Yucca Avenue in reference to a suspicious fire.
EDDY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Feb. 4
ALARM
3:47 a.m. – Deputy dispatched to 43 East Jackson Road, No. 2, in reference to a burglary alarm.
Feb. 3
AUTO BURGLARY
8:45 a.m. – Deputy dispatched to 71 E. Blevins Road in reference to an auto burglary.
9:49 a.m. – Deputy dispatched to 42 W. Blevins Road in reference to an auto burglary.
11:10 a.m. – Deputy dispatched to 42 W. Blevins Road in reference to an auto burglary.
LIVESTOCK
2:28 p.m. – Deputy dispatched to Lake Arthur Highway and Compress Road in reference to livestock in the roadway.
SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT
4:51 p.m. – Deputy dispatched to the 1600 block of Oak Street in reference to a suspicious subject.
LIVESTOCK
10:46 p.m. – Deputy dispatched to Depco Road in reference to livestock in the roadway.
ARTESIA MAGISTRATE COURT
Judge Daniel Reyes Jr.
Jayson R. Vargas, 20, of Artesia, bound over to district court on charges of battery upon a peace officer, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer, and battery against a household member.
Mason Lucero, 21, of Roswell, bound over to district court on charges of receiving or transferring a stolen motor vehicle, altering or changing engine or other numbers, use or possession of drug paraphernalia, concealing identity, speeding, no proof of insurance, driving on a suspended license, turning movements and required signals, improper display of a registration plate, expired registration, and driver’s license not in possession.
Charges of driving on a revoked license nolle prosequied without prejudice by the prosecutor against David Banuelas, 26, of Roswell.
ARTESIA MUNICIPAL COURT
Judge Kaye L. Kiper
Ernestine Lopez found guilty of operators and chauffeurs must be licensed and obedience to signs designating one-way streets and alleys. Total fines and fees $83.
Hector C. Morales found guilty of contempt of court, failure to pay fines. Sentenced to two days in the Artesia Detention Center.
Sara L. Duran found guilty of contempt of court, failure to comply with conditions of supervised probation. Sentenced to complete 65 days of supervised probation as originally sentenced. In a separate ruling, Duran was found guilty of three counts of contempt of court, failure to pay fines. Sentenced to four-and-a-half days in the Artesia Detention Center.
Jerry M. Romero found guilty of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor and/or drugs. Sentenced to 365 days of supervised probation. Total fines and fees $489.
Jeremiah D. Perez found guilty of unlawful use of a suspended license. Sentenced to four days in the Artesia Detention Center. Total fines and fees $229. In a separate ruling, Perez was found guilty of two counts of contempt of court, failure to appear for sentencing. Total fines and fees $58.
Javier Delgado found guilty of interference with officers and prowling. Sentenced to 60 days in the Artesia Detention Center. Total fines and fees $358. A charge of contempt of court, failure to appear as ordered was dismissed with prejudice.