ARTESIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
May 26
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
12:39 a.m. – Officer dispatched to the 1100 block of West Runyan Avenue in reference to suspicious activity.
1:28 a.m. – Officer dispatched to North 10th Street and West Texas Avenue in reference to suspicious activity.
LARCENY
6:56 a.m. – Officer dispatched to 1201 W. Merchant Ave. in reference to larceny.
May 25
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE
8:54 a.m. – Officer dispatched to Jaycee Park in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
ACCIDENT
9:05 a.m. – Officer dispatched to South First Street and Castleberry Road in reference to an accident with injuries.
ALARM
9:33 a.m. – Officer dispatched to 904 Monterrey Way in reference to a burglary alarm.
ANIMAL BITE
12 p.m. – Officer dispatched to the Artesia Animal Shelter in reference to an animal bite.
GRAFFITI
12:04 p.m. – Officer dispatched to 407 W. Bullock Ave. in reference to graffiti.
SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT
12:27 p.m. – Officer dispatched to the 900 block of South 13th Street in reference to a suspicious subject.
STOLEN VEHICLE
12:30 p.m. – Officer dispatched to 503 W. Washington Ave. in reference to a stolen vehicle.
FAMILY DISTURBANCE
2:19 p.m. – Officer dispatched to the 700 block of West Lolita Avenue in reference to a family disturbance.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
3:02 p.m. – Officer dispatched to the 300 block of South Roselawn Avenue in reference to disorderly conduct.
VANDALISM
5:15 p.m. – Officer dispatched to 1803 W. Centre Ave. in reference to vandalism.
ACCIDENT
6:03 p.m. – Officer dispatched to the 700 block of West Hank Avenue in reference to an accident without injuries.
MISSING PERSON
7:29 p.m. – Officer dispatched to West Funk Road in reference to a missing person.
BARKING DOG
8 p.m. – Officer dispatched to the 1000 block of North 15th Street in reference to a barking dog.
STRUCTURE FIRE
8:37 p.m. – Officer dispatched to 3513 W. Quay Ave. in reference to a structure fire.
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
9:34 p.m. – Officer dispatched to the 900 block of West Missouri Avenue in reference to a suspicious subject.
11:08 p.m. – Officer dispatched to South Sixth Street and West Runyan Avenue in referenced to suspicious activity.
BREAKING AND ENTERING
11:33 p.m. – Officer dispatched to 806 W. Centre Ave. in reference to breaking and entering in progress.
11:51 p.m. – Officer dispatched to 806 W. Centre Ave. in reference to breaking and entering in progress.
EDDY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
May 26
ALARM
12:07 a.m. – Deputy dispatched to Artesia Metals in reference to a burglary alarm.
May 25
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
10:02 a.m. – Deputy dispatched to North Park Trailer Park in reference to suspicious activity.
RECKLESS DRIVING
3:39 p.m. – Deputy dispatched to North First Street and West Richey Avenue in reference to reckless driving.
MISSING PERSON
5:02 p.m. – Deputy dispatched to North Park Trailer Park in reference to a missing person.
6:45 p.m. – Deputy dispatched to West Funk Road in reference to a missing person.
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
9:16 p.m. – Deputy dispatched to Oak Street in reference to suspicious activity.
ALARM
11:29 p.m. – Deputy dispatched to Artesia Metals in reference to a burglary alarm.
RECKLESS DRIVING
11:53 p.m. – Deputy dispatched to North First Street and West Richey Avenue in reference to reckless driving.
ARTESIA MAGISTRATE COURT
Judge Daniel Reyes Jr.
Charges of battery against a household member dismissed with prejudice against Efrain Ramirez, 57, of Artesia.
Luis Uribe-Lara, 19, of Artesia, found guilty of aggravated DWI (second offense), reckless driving, possession of alcohol by a minor, and driving without a license. Sentenced to 47 days in ECDC and three years of supervised probation. Total fines and fees $1,366.
Becky A. Duran, 37, of Hobbs, bound over to district court on charges of unlawful taking of a motor vehicle.
Caleb Herrera, 25, of Artesia, found guilty of aggravated DWI (first offense), unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon, negligent use of a deadly weapon, stop or yield intersection violation, and no proof of insurance. Sentenced to seven days in ECDC and one year of supervised probation. Total fines and fees $719.
Alfonso D. Hernandez, 30, of Artesia, found guilty of DWI (first offense), expired registration, and no evidence of registration. Sentenced to 90 days in ECDC. Total fines and fees $388.
Charges of battery against a household member nolle prosequied against Owen Saylor, 50, of Artesia.
Austin Boone, 44, of Artesia, bound over to district court on charges of aggravated fleeing from a law enforcement officer and driving on a revoked license.
Valentin Gutierrez, 35, of Artesia, found guilty of concealing identity, no seatbelt, and open container. Sentenced to 182 days in ECDC. Total fines and fees $271.
Jonathan Carter, 24, of Artesia, found guilty of shoplifting. Sentenced to two days in ECDC and 362 days of supervised probation. Total fines and fees $123.
Lance Pacheco, 32, of Artesia, found guilty of speeding (over 16 mph) and not wearing a seatbelt. Total fines and fees $312. In a separate case, Pacheco is scheduled to appear for preliminary examination June 22 on charges of possession of a controlled felony narcotic.
James Gillium, 33, of Roswell, found guilty of use or possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana (under one ounce). Sentenced to 41 days in ECDC and 319 days of supervised probation. Total fines and fees $326.
Steven Hernandez, 33, of Artesia, scheduled to appear for preliminary examination June 1 on charges of burglary of a vehicle, unauthorized use or theft of the card of another, and theft of a credit card.
Michael C. Sloan, 33, of Artesia, found guilty of probation violation and failure to pay fines. Sentenced to 39 days in ECDC.
Crystal Bravo, 35, of Artesia, found guilty of disorderly conduct and resisting, evading or obstructing an officer. Sentenced to three days in ECDC and 361 days of supervised probation. Total fines and fees $176.
Charles Stroud II, 29, of Artesia, scheduled to appear for pretrial conference July 6 on charges of battery against a household member.
ARTESIA MUNICIPAL COURT
Judge Kaye L. Kiper
Jabar T. Raglin found guilty of interference with officers. Sentenced to 10 days in the Artesia Detention Center. Total fines and fees $229.
Amy N. Romero found guilty of battery. Sentenced to 90 days of supervised probation with the ECDC Alternative Sentencing Unit. Total fines and fees $229.
Scott A. Maynard found guilty of shoplifting. Sentenced to 20 days in the Artesia Detention Center. Total fines and fees $229. In a separate ruling, Maynard was found guilty of failure to appear. Total fines and fees $129.
Oliver Ortiz found guilty of operators and chauffeurs must be licensed. Total fines and fees $54.
Charges of mandatory use of seatbelts dismissed with prejudice against Harley M. Thatcher.
Ray Segura found guilty of unlawful use of a suspended license. Sentenced to four days in the Artesia Detention Center. Total fines and fees $229.