Roswell Crime & Safety Monitor

GPS jamming from White Sands Missile Range disrupted a Beech C-90 air ambulance flight from Roswell, causing the May 14 crash near Ruidoso that killed...

Homicide Investigations

• 🔥 Body Found Under Bridge: Roswell Police are investigating as a homicide the death of a 56-year-old homeless man whose...

• Roswell police are investigating the death of a 56-year-old homeless man found under the South Main Street Hondo River Bridge as a homicide or...

Detective Matthew Shappard was awarded the Medal of Valor for exceptional patrol and detective performance. This honor highlights exemplary service within the Roswell Police Department.

Roswell police blotter for June 5-11 notes Edward Artis Clay charged with criminal damage to property of a household member in the 2800 block of North Main Street on June 11.

New Mexico State Police released body and dash camera footage showing events leading to a deadly officer-involved shooting in Roswell. The video release directly advances transparency around such incidents in the area.

Statewide fentanyl risks are escalating for first responders handling unknown substances at overdose scenes.

• NM ranks #1 nationally for drug...

No police calls, arrests, traffic incidents, or court cases reported for Roswell, New Mexico or Chaves County today. The available article covers an unrelated Georgia case.

This incident involves a traffic stop and drug possession arrest in Roswell, Georgia, which falls outside the New Mexico and Chaves County focus area.

A body was discovered in a Chaves County field, with an investigation currently underway.

Double homicide in Roswell leaves two men dead inside a car near Alice Reischman Smith Park.

• Victims: 19-year-old Joseph Romero and 20-year-old...

Critical Incidents

• 🔥 Reported Shooting: Live coverage of a reported shooting near Misty Run Dr and O'Connor Rd in Roswell with advice to avoid...

Live video from the scene captures a reported shooting near Misty Run Dr and O'Connor Rd in Roswell, with the broadcast advising the public to avoid the area if possible.

The Roswell Police Department announced the death of Officer Daniel Irvin, occurring around 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday. This incident underscores the risks faced daily by local officers for public safety awareness.

Roswell lands on the Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities in New Mexico 2026 list with a total crime rate of 37.90 per 1,000 residents and violent crime rate...

• Deadly Incident: Both directions of 380 East closed east of Roswell after a fatal crash
• Traffic Impact: Full shutdown affecting travel through Chaves County
• Official Response: Chaves County Sheriff's Office confirms active scene response

The Roswell Police Department published its official blotter covering May 8-14, with full records accessible at rpdp2c.org. All named suspects remain presumed innocent pending further proceedings.

Two reports cover crashes at or near Darby Road intersections involving police, but differ on key facts.

• Injury Count: One notes a single off-duty...

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