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Farmington Police Department

Farmington man involved in pedestrian crash reportedly killed woman on road in January

Farmington man involved in pedestrian crash reportedly killed woman on road in January

San Juan County DA removes him from pre-prosecution diversion program

August 21, 2026

Update: Farmington Police identify rollover crash victim

Update: Farmington Police identify rollover crash victim

Vehicle discovered hours later

August 12, 2026

Farmington police share strategies to combat crime in the Animas District

Farmington police share strategies to combat crime in the Animas District

An unhoused man and a transient share their thoughts

Farmington council denies liquor license sale

Farmington council denies liquor license sale

Public safety concerns raised as reason

Albuquerque man arrested for allegedly molesting Farmington child

Albuquerque man arrested for allegedly molesting Farmington child

Police Detectives began investigation in April

Farmington man arrested in connection with death of 33-year-old former girlfriend

Farmington man arrested in connection with death of 33-year-old former girlfriend

Melvin Becenti reported woman’s death in 2024; allegedly gave inconsistent statements to police

Farming police evidence technician killed in head-on crash

Farming police evidence technician killed in head-on crash

FPD Chief Steve Hebbe announces passing of Stacy Peters

Shiprock man accused of child sex crimes

Shiprock man accused of child sex crimes

Alleged abuse took place last year in Farmington

Aztec mom arrested after reportedly bribing victims in son’s home invasion case

Aztec mom arrested after reportedly bribing victims in son’s home invasion case

$1,000 offered to two witnesses testifying against Alex Arnold

Farmington resident charged with involuntary manslaughter in death of man struck by police cruiser

Farmington resident charged with involuntary manslaughter in death of man struck by police cruiser

Avery Betsuie to be held in jail due to prior criminal history

Shiprock man charged with assault

Shiprock man charged with assault

Suspect allegedly pulls knife on three Farmington Fire EMTs

San Juan County Commission hears about behavioral health programs

San Juan County Commission hears about behavioral health programs

Commissioners hear comprehensive report on services

February 9, 2025

Injured Farmington officer, La Plata County agree to dismiss lawsuit

Injured Farmington officer, La Plata County agree to dismiss lawsuit

Joseph Barreto initially sought $3.5 million after he was allegedly shot by jail escapee

October 8, 2024

Farmington police conduct active shooter training at Farmington High School

Farmington police conduct active shooter training at Farmington High School

Training among many maintained by department to provide collaborated safety efforts in schools

Driver extricated from vehicle after crash at U.S. Highway 64

Driver extricated from vehicle after crash at U.S. Highway 64

Two-vehicle crash Friday knocks down utility pole

Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony honors officers’ sacrifice

Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony honors officers’ sacrifice

National Police Week honors officers who died in line of duty

Update: A two-vehicle crash results in truck rollover

Update: A two-vehicle crash results in truck rollover

Small car collides with pickup at Villa View Drive and Main Street

Full-scale drill planned for Saturday at San Juan College

Full-scale drill planned for Saturday at San Juan College

Many agencies will participate in the annual drill

October 4, 2023

Dotson family ‘distressed’ by officers’ reinstatement

Dotson family ‘distressed’ by officers’ reinstatement

Family’s attorneys issue statement

Traffic patrols being ramped up

Traffic patrols being ramped up

Farmington police hope to curb accidents, racing on roadways

Police provide updates on staffing, complaints

Police provide updates on staffing, complaints

Recruiting improves, but retention remains a concern

Citizen Police Advisory Committee heard citizen complaints

Citizen Police Advisory Committee heard citizen complaints

Citizen journalists voice complaints about FPD, press meetings, public building policies

Rookie speed trap

Rookie speed trap

New officers train in traffic stops

Holiday crime shows slight improvement from last year in most areas

Holiday crime shows slight improvement from last year in most areas

Calls for fires increased