Farmington police activity during November 2025 resulted in thousands of documented incidents, ranging from traffic stops and welfare checks to serious violent crimes, according to a newly released monthly report from the City of Farmington. The report provides a detailed breakdown of calls for service, officer-initiated activity, arrests, evidence processing, and notable incidents handled throughout the month.

Overall, the Farmington Police Department recorded 5,383 total incidents during the reporting period. Additionally, officers responded to 3,510 calls for service and initiated 1,873 incidents through proactive enforcement and patrol activity.

Farmington police activity by call type

Traffic-related enforcement made up a substantial portion of Farmington police activity. Officers conducted 664 traffic stops, making it the most common officer-initiated incident. Close patrols followed closely behind with 657 incidents, reflecting routine patrol and visibility efforts across the city.

Meanwhile, calls for service were led by animal complaint and investigation calls, totaling 313, followed by welfare checks at 272. Reports of unwanted subjects accounted for 202 calls, while suspicious person or vehicle incidents reached 199. These categories highlight the volume of quality-of-life and public safety calls officers handled throughout the month.

Accident-related responses were also significant. Police documented 176 crashes without injuries and 26 crashes involving injuries, indicating ongoing traffic safety concerns. In addition, 35 DWI arrests were made during November, including 12 alcohol-related crashes.

Violent crime and emergency responses

Several serious incidents were documented in the November report. On November 4, officers investigated a fatal burglary-related case involving the theft of a large dump trailer from a property on County Road 7500. The investigation remains ongoing, and no charges have been finalized.

Another fatal incident occurred on November 4 following a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle near East 20th Street and Chaco Avenue. Despite life-saving efforts, the motorcyclist was pronounced deceased. The crash investigation was handled by Farmington police.

Later in the month, officers responded to a shots fired call at Memory Gardens on November 19. Although no victims were struck by gunfire, one individual was arrested on several misdemeanor charges after evidence linked him to firing multiple rounds. Extreme Risk Firearms Protection Order paperwork was filed in connection with the incident.

In a separate case, an aggravated battery investigation on November 29 resulted in felony charges after officers responded to reports of two individuals suffering head and facial injuries. Evidence collection, including DNA sampling, was conducted as part of the investigation. All suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

Arrests, investigations, and enforcement actions

Farmington police officers made 634 offense reports during November, which included 567 supplements and 286 adult and juvenile arrest segments, resulting in 1,487 merged reports. Additionally, officers served 114 warrants, while 138 warrants remained active by the end of the month.

The department also issued 655 traffic citations, along with 34 non-traffic municipal citations. Parking enforcement accounted for another 51 tickets, reflecting continued attention to traffic and code compliance issues.

School safety responses were also documented. On November 12, officers investigated a reported weapon threat at a local school. After an investigation, no weapon was found, and the student was released to a parent. Juvenile authorities were notified as part of the standard protocol.

Evidence processing and public records

Evidence technicians processed 439 pieces of evidence or property during November, bringing the total number of items in evidence to 25,517. No items were sent to auction during the reporting period, while 427 items were destroyed in accordance with department procedures.

Public transparency efforts continued, with 524 public records inspections conducted and 727 public records requests closed. The department also processed 47 formal public records requests under the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA).

Readers interested in related local reporting can review prior San Juan Pulse coverage of Farmington public safety trends for additional context.

For official data, the full November 2025 report is available through the City of Farmington’s Police Department monthly reports portal.

What happens next

Farmington police activity data for December 2025 will be released in the coming weeks. City officials typically use these reports to evaluate staffing needs, patrol strategies, and public safety priorities. Residents can expect continued reporting on crime trends, enforcement activity, and transparency efforts as new data becomes available.