The preliminary investigation indicates that at approximately 7:47 p.m., a SCPD officer conducted a traffic stop on a black GMC Suburban near the intersection of Market Street and Texas Street for no insurance. Upon approach of the vehicle, the driver identified as Ruben De La O, 36 years of age, pointed a firearm at the officer and fired at least one time at him. As the officer retreated for cover, De La O fled the scene in his vehicle. Another SCPD officer observed the vehicle travelling south on New Mexico Highway 90 headed towards Lordsburg, New Mexico. The officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the vehicle fled, and a pursuit was initiated.
By News Editor And Partners
• 2 hours ago
Alamogordo, NM - On Wednesday, April 28, 2021, New Mexico State Police Investigation Bureau agents, the New Mexico State Police Tactical Team and officers from the Fugitive Apprehension Unit assisted the Anaheim Police Department from California in tracking down a murder suspect in Alamogordo, NM. The male suspect who was identified as William Lepere (64) from Alamogordo, NM was wanted in a cold case murder which occurred in the 1980’s in Anaheim California.
During the investigation, a search warrant was obtained and served by the New Mexico State Police on Lepere’s residence. Lepere was taken into custody and arrested without incident. He was transported to the Otero County Detention Center where he was booked on murder charges. Lepere is currently being held without bond pending extradition back to California. For information on the charges out of California, please reach out to the California Anahei
New Mexico officials arrest man facing murder charges for 1980â²s cold case William Lepere, arrested and charged in 1980 s cold case (Source: NMSP) By Tamlyn Cochran | May 3, 2021 at 2:58 PM CDT - Updated May 3 at 3:05 PM
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KFDA) - The New Mexico State Police have arrested a man who is facing murder charges for a 1980â²s cold case.
On Wednesday, April 28, New Mexico State Police Investigation Bureau agents, the New Mexico State Police Tactical Team and officers from the Fugitive Apprehension Unit helped Anaheim officials in tracking down the suspect in Alamogordo.
The suspect was identified as 64-year-old William Lepere.