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Slap on the Wrist: One Defendant Who Didn’t Avoid Prison

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    Chris Ortiz, 41, of Española, was one of three offenders in the 22-case sample reviewed by the SUN who was sentenced to jail...

Slap on the Wrist: What To Do When A Child Is Being Sexually Abused

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This article accompanies a SUN investigation showing how suspects in child rape and molestation cases rarely serve time in prison. Click here to read...

Rodellas Not Suspected in Rash of Hernandez Burglaries

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    Española Police officer Eugene Rodella and his brother Gabriel are not suspects in two burglaries at the home of a Chili couple, according...

Police Blotter: Rude Beggar Terrorizes McDonald’s Employees

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    Espanola Police, Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s deputies, State Police and Ohkay Owingeh Tribal Police officers responded to the following calls: Thief Can’t Outrun Cops Monday,...

Police Blotter: Pizza-Pie Scammer Caught in the Act

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    Espanola Police, Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s deputies, State Police and Ohkay Owingeh Tribal Police officers responded to the following calls: Drunkard Threatened With Tire...

Did Deputy Politick at Scene of Burglary?

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    A Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Department deputy allegedly told the victims of a Nov. 24 burglary whom to vote for in next year’s...

Motion Filed To Dismiss Jail Guard Rape Case

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 The lawyer retained by former Española Jail guard Joey Montoya to represent him in his rape case has motioned to dismiss the charge, arguing...

Police Blotter: Woman and Dog Smell Like Pastries, According to Man Who Makes No Sense

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    Española Police, Ohkay Owingeh Tribal Police, Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s deputies and State Police responded to the following calls: Peeping Tom Monday, Nov. 9     •...

Lovato Faces Trial

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    The passenger who was riding in politically-connected lawyer Carlos Fierro’s car the night Fierro struck and killed a pedestrian will stand trial for...

Rodella Brother in Hot Water Again: Allegedly Threatens Witness

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    One of the Rodella brothers accused of beating up two Española business owners last month allegedly threatened to kill one of them last...

Killing May Be Related To Earlier Argument

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    A shooting involving homicide victim Anthony Garcia’s brother that occurred two and a half weeks before Garcia’s murder might have led to the...

Police Blotter: MVD Customer in Murderous Rage

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    Española Police, Ohkay Owingeh Tribal Police, Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s deputies and State Police responded to the following calls: Homeless Man Has Wheels Monday, Nov....
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