More new details in the Walmart shooting ordeal in Roswell. Police now say they’ve also arrested the victim’s girlfriend, 22 year old Zayleen Thyberg. Thyberg reportedly turned herself in Tuesday night after a warrant was issued charging her with tampering with evidence. Her boyfriend, Steve Soltero, was shot and killed inside the Walmart last Friday. … Read more
A judge has formally granted permission to attend in-person university classes – to the teenager accused of disposing of her newborn infant in a hospital trash can in Artesia. Alexee Trevizo appeared at the court hearing via Zoom, addressing several motions that were filed in her murder case. Trevizon contends that the child was stillborn, … Read more
New details about the officer-involved shooting in the parking lot of the Artesia Public Safety Building. New Mexico State Poclie say two men – citizens – began arguing in the parking lot of the public safety complex at about 9:30 on October 12th. During the confrontation, one of the men pulled a gun and opened … Read more
The 18 year old man wanted for shooting and killing another teenager inside the Roswell Walmart store – has been apprehended. Joshua Ray Martinez was captured at an apartment near Southeast Main Street and Hobbs late Monday afternoon, according to a statement from RPD. Police responded to the store Saturday night and found 19 year … Read more
An ongoing investigation has resulted in charges being filed against multiple people, as well as charges expected to be filed against additional people, in connection to numerous instances of catalytic converters being stolen from vehicles. As the investigation continues and more people are charged, the Roswell Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is asking citizens who … Read more
The Roswell Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance as it investigates incidences of someone offering handyman or small construction services, taking money to perform a specified project, and then failing to show up to do the job and cutting off contact with the person who paid for the work. RPD is asking for contact … Read more
Citizens will see City of Roswell Water Maintenance and Transmission crews out and about locating waterlines that contain lead so they can be replaced with non-lead lines. This project is being done to meet a mandate from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requiring the elimination of waterlines that contain lead. Roswell’s drinking water is lead-free … Read more
Roswell’s Coffee with a Cop event is this Thursday from 9-to-11 a.m. Have a cup of joe while you meet your local law enforcement. Ask questions you may have, and chat about how police officers serve and protect our community… and how you can help, too. Coffee with a Cop in Roswell takes place Thursday … Read more
The American Planning Assocation New Mexico Chapter will hold their annual statewide conference in Roswell during the third week of this month. The Roswell Convention Center will be the primary venue for the four-day event, beginning October 17th. Anyone can attend the event, but registration is required. This year’s topic will be “New Mexico’s Response … Read more
City of Roswell Animal Services has temporarily stopped taking in pets from the public to address an unusually high presence of upper respiratory infections that was discovered on Wednesday, Sept. 27. This was in conjunction with a report from a local veterinarian that canine distemper virus (CDV) was identified in a dog from the shelter. … Read more