Man accused in Tuesday’s fatal stabbing in Las Cruces arrested
The Las Cruces Police Department arrested a man it believes to be responsible for Tuesday's fatal stabbing of Lawrence Patrick Rubio. James Melendrez, 31, was arrested and is charged with an open count of murder, according to police. He is initially being held without bond at the Doña Ana County Detention Center.
Las Cruces Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing Near Seventeenth Street and Picacho Avenue
Las Cruces police are probing a fatal stabbing near Seventeenth Street and Picacho Avenue. The 26-year-old male victim died at the scene; the suspect fled on foot.
Man arrested after fatal Las Cruces stabbing
A man who’s believed to be responsible for a fatal stabbing was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 4 in Las Cruces, according to the Las Cruces Police Department. James Michael Melendrez, 31, is charged with an open count of murder after police arrived to find Lawrence Patrick Rubio,
Police make arrest after deadly stabbing in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14) — Police in Las Cruces made an arrest in connection to the deadly stabbing on Tuesday. The man who died was identified as Lawrence Patrick Rubio. The incident happened on the Seventeenth Street and Picacho Avenue around noon. Officers arrested 31-year-old James Michael Melendrez.
Police search for fatal stabbing suspect in Las Cruces
An investigation is underway after a man was fatally stabbed in Las Cruces. The stabbing took place on North 17th Street, near Picacho Avenue. Police also said it happened just before noon on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Police investigating apparent stabbing in Las Cruces
Las Cruces Police are investigating a possible stabbing that happened Tuesday morning, Feb. 4 along Picacho Avenue, a police spokesperson said. The incident happened just before noon along the 1900 block of Picacho.
Ex-Las Cruces Police officer on trial for killing man at gas station
The trial of a former Las Cruces Police officer accused of shooting and killing a man in 2002 got underway Tuesday, Feb. 4 in Las Cruces. Brad Lunsford is facing a charge of voluntary manslaughter with a firearm enhancement.
Jury trial for former Las Cruces police officer
Jury trial for former Las Cruces police officer
Trial begins for Las Cruces cop charged in on-duty shooting
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Man charged with murder in Las Cruces
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26-year-old man dies at scene of Las Cruces stabbing; suspect fled on foot
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