01-29-12
Missing Ruidoso Man Found Deceased
On January 29th, 2012, at around 2:00 P.M., the body of missing Ruidoso
resident, Kenneth Payne, was discovered by a woman who was walking
her dog in the wooded area behind Inspiration Heights located in Ruidoso
Downs, NM. Mr. Payne had been missing from Ruidoso since January 20th.
resident, Kenneth Payne, was discovered by a woman who was walking
her dog in the wooded area behind Inspiration Heights located in Ruidoso
Downs, NM. Mr. Payne had been missing from Ruidoso since January 20th.
Ruidoso Police Department detectives, along with the Office of the Medical
Investigator, responded to the scene. Initial investigation shows Mr. Payne
died from exposure to the elements. The medical investigaotr's office will
determine whether or not an autopsy will be conducted in this case.
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02-16-12
Man Arrested For Breaking Into Elementary School
The Ruidoso Police Department was alerted by school officials of the White
Mountain Elementary School, located at 203 White Mountain Dr, that an
unknown individual had entered the school after hours. Officers located
Mr. Allen inside a classroom of the school. Upon contact with officers,
Mr. Allen fled on foot in an attempt to elude officers but he was quickly
apprehended on school property.
On-going investigation of the incident, RPD Criminal Investigations
Division, has revealed that a computer in the classroom where Mr. Allen
was first seen may have been used to view pornographic websites.
Mr. Allen is currently incarcerated in the Lincoln County Detention Center
pending an arraignment.
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02-16-12
Man Arrested For Breaking Into Elementary School
On February 11th, 2012, James Allen, a 30 year old male, was arrested by
the Ruidoso Police Department for one count of Breaking and Entering
and one count of Resisting/Evading a Police Officer. Mr. Allen's bond has
been set at $5000.
the Ruidoso Police Department for one count of Breaking and Entering
and one count of Resisting/Evading a Police Officer. Mr. Allen's bond has
been set at $5000.
The Ruidoso Police Department was alerted by school officials of the White
Mountain Elementary School, located at 203 White Mountain Dr, that an
unknown individual had entered the school after hours. Officers located
Mr. Allen inside a classroom of the school. Upon contact with officers,
Mr. Allen fled on foot in an attempt to elude officers but he was quickly
apprehended on school property.
On-going investigation of the incident, RPD Criminal Investigations
Division, has revealed that a computer in the classroom where Mr. Allen
was first seen may have been used to view pornographic websites.
Mr. Allen is currently incarcerated in the Lincoln County Detention Center
pending an arraignment.
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