On Wed. 01/17 a 37-year-old male Corrales resident was arrested for Battery Against a Household Member. If you or a loved one are a victim of domestic violence please reach out for help. Call 9-1-1 for emergencies,
505-891-7226 to speak with an Officer concerning non-emergency situations, and view the extensive list of resources available on the New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence website:
Also on Wed. 01/17 a Village resident reported being scammed into making a bitcoin funds transfer by someone who claimed to be a federal law enforcement officer and stated that the payment would keep the government from seizing the victim’s bank accounts. Law enforcement agencies do not demand payment in this manner. Do not transfer funds to anyone without verifying who you’re dealing with. More information about cryptocurrency scams can be found at this link:
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-cryptocurrency-and-scams
At about 5:00PM on Thu. 01/18 Officers responded to a report of a driver passed out behind the wheel of a running vehicle on the 3700 block of Corrales RD. The 33-year-old Rio Rancho man was found to be under the influence of alcohol (a breath test disclosed that he was over twice the legal limit) and he was arrested on charges of Aggravated DWI, Open Container and Driving with a Revoked License.
On Sat. 01/20 a citizen reported that funds had been fraudulently transferred out of his credit union account and he doesn't know how his data had been compromised. Remember to stay vigilant about safeguarding your personal and financial information both on paper and online.
https://consumer.ftc.gov/identity-theft-and-online-security
Thank you, have a safe week and remember:
SEE IT, HEAR IT, REPORT IT!