Author: San Juan Pulse Newsroom
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Fraud Case Moves Forward in San Juan County
The Steven Meador fraud case is moving forward in San Juan County, with court records showing a preliminary examination scheduled for mid-January in Farmington. Prosecutors allege that Steven Michael Meador fraudulently obtained multiple motor vehicles during a September 2023 transaction. The case remains active and unresolved. Court filings show the charges stem from an alleged…
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San Juan County aggravated battery, fentanyl charges filed
San Juan County charges have been filed following a Farmington Police investigation into an alleged violent altercation and suspected drug possession, according to court records. The case was formally filed in the Eleventh Judicial District Court on January 8, 2026, and stems from an incident reported on November 29, 2025. Prosecutors allege the incident involved…
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Farmington crash data shows East Main Street hotspots
Farmington crash data released by the Farmington Police Department shows more than 100 traffic-related incidents within a five-mile radius of East Main Street over a one-year period. The data covers crashes and DWI cases reported between December 1, 2024, and November 30, 2025, centered around 934 E. Main Street. The figures provide insight into where…
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Farmington Police Allege Armed Robbery, Evidence Tampering in Early Morning Incident
Farmington police arrested a 40-year-old man early Wednesday morning following an alleged armed robbery and evidence tampering incident near Browning Parkway and Main Street, according to a sworn statement of probable cause filed in Farmington Magistrate Court. Court records identify the defendant as Matt Thomas Lemon, who was taken into custody on January 7, 2026,…
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Farmington criminal sexual contact case filed in magistrate court
A Farmington criminal sexual contact case filed in San Juan County Magistrate Court outlines allegations stemming from a late-night gathering at a Farmington residence and a subsequent police investigation that included witness interviews, a hospital interview, and the execution of a search warrant. Court records identify Michael John Buckley-Nix, 22, as the defendant named in…
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San Juan County Burglary Case Filed Against Aztec Man
Burglary charges were filed in San Juan County after investigators alleged an unauthorized home entry in Aztec, New Mexico, according to a sworn statement of probable cause. Court records identify Jerome Marez, 40, as the defendant in the case, which involves the reported theft of gaming equipment valued at more than $500. The San Juan…
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Farmington Police Activity Report for November 2025
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…
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Farmington Approves New Speed Camera Program to Reduce Speeding
The Farmington speed camera program is officially moving forward after a unanimous vote by the Farmington City Council on December 9, 2025. City leaders say the program is designed to slow speeding drivers, improve road safety, and collect better traffic data across the city. The decision followed a detailed presentation from city staff and representatives…
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