Las Cruces police have apprehended and charged two teenagers suspected in an overnight crime spree that resulted in three stolen vehicles and burglary attempts - one successful - of three cannabis shops. The two boys, ages 16 and 17, are each charged with multiple offenses: two counts of attempted commercial burglary, ...

Las Cruces police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that critically injured a 67-year-old woman Tuesday morning. Shortly before 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Las Cruces police and fire personnel were dispatched to the report of a two-vehicle crash that occurred at the intersection of El Paseo Road and Farney L...

The Las Cruces Police Department is now accepting applications for its next training academy. The 22-week paid Academy, the 57th for the Las Cruces Police Department, is anticipated to begin in January 2027. The 22-week Academy is preceded by a six-week pre-academy. Applications for Police Cadet are available online be...