Teen Boys Arrested In Gun Threat On School Bus Driver

By Corey Pein on October 1st, 2009

This just in from Santa Fe Police Department spokesman Sgt. Jason Wagner:

** NEWS RELEASE **

Santa Fe Police Detective Sergeant Louis Carlos announces that on Tuesday, September 29, 2009, the Crimes Against Children Unit arrested and charged three (3) juvenile males involved in an incident in which a Santa Fe Public Schools bus driver was assaulted with a handgun.

On Friday September 25, 2009, the adult victim was driving children to school when he observed several juveniles fighting near De Vargas Middle School. The bus driver stopped the bus and told the boys to stop fighting. One of the juvenile males produced a handgun and threatened the bus driver. The bus driver immediately drove away and the juvenile suspects fled the scene.

Through his investigation, Detective John Van Etten arrested and charged the three juvenile males. Charges of Conspiracy, Aggravated Assault on a School Official, Tampering with Evidence, Resisting Arrest and Bringing Contraband to a Place of Imprisonment were filed against the three juveniles. All three are currently detained at the Santa Fe County Youth Detention Center.

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Police Ask For Help Solving Gilbert Roybal ‘Homicide’

By Corey Pein on September 23rd, 2009

Eleven days after the attack that claimed the life of Gilbert Roybal, the Santa Fe Police Department is offering a reward for information about the suspect. Details below:

Entered Wednesday September 23rd, 2009 :: 01:16 p.m.
Please contact Crime Stoppers if you have info regarding the Gilbert Roybal homicide.

505-955-5050

Santa Fe Police ask for assistance from the public regarding the Gilbert Roybal homicide. Mr. Roybal was struck by another male on Sandoval Street in front of the Hilton Hotel. Both Roybal and the suspect were on foot, the suspect was in his early to mid 20’s, clean cut about 5′9″ to 6′ tall wearing a white shirt with a design on the front. This occurred September 11th which was the Friday during Fiestas. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $1000.00 dollars for information and callers can remain anonymous. If you have information please call Crime Stoppers at 505-955-5050.

Contact Information:
Jason Wagner
Criminal Investigations
505-955-5044
jrwagner@santafenm.gov

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New Santa Fe Police, Fire Chiefs

By Corey Pein on April 29th, 2009

Deputy Chief Aric Wheeler = Police Chief Aric Wheeler

Fire Marshal Barbara Salas = Fire Chief Barbara Salas

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